Outback helps raise funds for Dream Center, one meal at a time
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Dream Center raised money Friday for a new facility, one meal at a time. Outback Steakhouse was open for lunch, serving 20 dollar meals. $10 of each went to the…
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Sex offender manhunt continues in McNairy County
UPDATE -- U.S. Marshals captured Lucas Wilson Feb. 21 in Henderson. See the updated story here. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A registered sex offender convicted of victimizing a…
Take an inside look at THP's crackdown on distracted drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News joined members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol Friday in their newest campaign to keep drivers safe and focused on the road. Starting this week, members…
Woman charged in Huntingdon drug bust
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — Alert community members are credited with shutting down a suspected drug house in Huntingdon. A Thursday raid not…
Seniors hand out flowers for 'Random Acts of Kindness Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seniors in north Jackson came up with their own improvised act of kindness to mark a special day. Feb. 17 marks Random Act of Kindness Day across the country.…
State officials visit West Tenn. to educate elderly about scams
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State officials visited West Tennessee Friday to help educate the elderly about scams. Rep. Jimmy Eldridge teamed up with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to help…
Carroll Co. man appears on statutory rape charges
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man appeared Friday morning in court on multiple sex charges. Jason Nolin was indicted last month on counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, aggravated…
Police: Search of Huntingdon home yields cocaine, meth
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A search of a woman's home results in multiple drug charges after investigators reportedly find cocaine and meth. Beverly Cole, 44, is facing charges after a Thursday afternoon search of her home on Williams Street, according to…
State updates graduation requirements report after backlash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Education has clarified its findings in a recent report that found one in three high school students graduated without meeting the state's requirements. The Tennessean reports the department said in a memo…
Second suspect charged in armed robbery of Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second suspect is now facing charges in a December armed robbery of a Jackson gas station. Xavier Martin is charged…
Dr. Eric Jones interviews to be leader of the JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn-- A veteran of the Jackson-Madison County School System is now seeking a higher position. "Now to possibly be sitting here talking to you about superintendency blows my mind," Superintendent Candidate…
They call her 'Cornbread': RIFA volunteer serves city for decades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will recognize an African American making an impact in our community. Step inside…
Jackson State Community College officially welcomes new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of searching, the president's office at Jackson State Community College is once again occupied. Dr. Allana Hamilton was officially welcomed to campus Thursday. "Historically I've…
TCAT campuses participate in national signing day for tech students
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Future students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology were treated like five-star athletes Thursday during the National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day. "We had 23 students…
Elementary students graduate from DARE program
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- With all the pomp and circumstance, fifth graders at East Side Elementary School graduate from a 10-week program. The D.A.R.E. "Keepin' it Real" program is teaching students how…
