HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Witnesses painted an emotional picture Friday morning in a Haywood County courtroom while the parents of Elia Hernandez held up a photo of their now deceased 17-year-old daughter. "They started yelling and me trying to push…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The writer who penned a new book about a West Tennessee legend stopped by WBBJ Friday to talk about his latest project. Robert D. Broughton has written several stories about the life of Buford Pusser, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local caretaker is charged with stealing a checkbook from one of her patients. Cecilia Manuel is accused of taking nearly $10,000 from the victim's account by forging more than 40 checks. She is…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Residents made finishing touches Friday afternoon in downtown Savannah for a magical Christmas weekend ahead and the Christmas on Main extravaganza. The canopy of lights turns on Friday night for Christmas cheer. "We have planned for an entire…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some cell phone users in the Savannah area reportedly are experiencing a loss of service. The Savannah Police Department confirmed the problem and said it's due to a technical issue involving two towers. The problem reportedly is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say DNA sent to the TBI lab helped them catch an alleged criminal. Justin Yodushock faces charges of felony vandalism and burglary of a motor vehicle after a car at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime face of West Tennessee and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will be inducted into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame. Tom Britt is one of five people to be inducted Dec. 8 during the ceremony at the Murfreesboro…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It's Christmas time here in West Tennessee, and one local community is coming together under the blue lights to help those who need it most. Blue lights flashed Friday morning in downtown Union City, but there was no…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christmas parade has been rescheduled due to the possibility of inclement weather. The parade will start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, according to Tony Black, executive director of recreation and parks for the city…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- An accused arsonist in Obion County is now catching heat from the law. "Someone is going around setting all the fires, everyone's hay is on fire," witness Jerry Cunningham said. Thursday, Obion County Emergency Officials spent the…
PARIS, Tenn.- An iconic West Tennessee landmark is getting an upgrade just in time for the holidays. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tennessee is getting a new lighting system that will light the tower up in just about any color…
MILAN, Tenn.- The holiday season is here and what better way to usher in the Christmas holiday than with a parade. Thursday night in Milan, residents young and old gathered along the streets for the sights and sounds of the…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Union University Orchestra held its annual concert Thursday night. The orchestra is comprised of 40 musicians, with about 60 people in attendance. In order to join the orchestra, you do not have to be a music major at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you decorate for the holidays, you may think of red and green, but some in Madison County are adding in blue. "We felt like something needed to be done to let our local law enforcement know,…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A unique case out of Henry County as an arrest is made in what authorities said is the largest cattle theft case the county has ever seen. "It wasn't too many years ago this was actually…
