Powerful storms destroys mobile home and overturns RVs in Kenton
KENTON, Tenn -- A fan blowing in the wind is no comparison to the force that ripped through the area. "It felt like someone had a hold to our bed and shaking…
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U.S. Marshals: One suspect in custody following shooting of Bolivar teen
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-One of the two suspects is now in custody following the shooting of a Bolivar teen. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Antonius Douglas turned himself in to marshals, Wednesday. He was wanted on a count of attempted first…
Downed tree in east Jackson makes for slow commute home
JACKSON, Tenn.-The drive home Wednesday afternoon for some included a detour, due to a downed tree along Whitehall Street in east Jackson. Police blocked both lanes as crews worked to remove the…
Kirkland Cancer Center kicks off Colorectal Cancer Month with "80 by 18" pledge signing
JACKSON, Tenn.-Officials at the Kirkland Cancer Center take a moment to recognize the start of Colorectal Cancer Month. It was marked by a commitment by hospital officials to the "80 by…
Englewood Baptist East holds health and wellness fair
JACKSON, Tenn.-Many across the area took time to get serious about their health, today. A health and wellness fair was held at the Englewood Baptist Church East Campus which featured various…
Storms cause major damage across Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Gibson County took a beating Wednesday morning during those fierce thunderstorms. Between rain and forceful winds, numerous tress were down and thousands were without power. "I guess…
Local expert talks money for 'America Saves Week'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We work hard to put cash in our wallet and money in the bank. So considering it's America Saves Week, why not invest some time to learn…
Tree crashes into family's home in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family is forced from their home after a tree slammed through the roof as storms moved through West Tennessee Wednesday morning. Tiffany King and…
Local fugitives talk strategy of first season of 'Hunted' TV show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the night "The Wolves," as they call themselves, have been waiting for. Lee Wilson and Hilmar…
West Tennesseans turn out for Ash Wednesday services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christians across West Tennessee filled churches Wednesday to take part in special Ash Wednesday services. St. Mary's Catholic Church in west Jackson held a number of services to allow parishioners…
Mobile home leveled in Henry; other homes damaged after storm
HENRY, Tenn. -- The early morning storms ripped through one small Henry County town Wednesday, leveling one home and severely damaging another. Henry resident Victoria Ferguson said everything was…
Authorities identify victim in Henry house fire
HENRY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a Wednesday morning house fire that left one woman dead. Sheriff Monte Belew said that 97-year-old Jane…
Photo gallery: WBBJ viewer storm pics: March 1, 2017
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers sent us some amazing shots from the early Wednesday morning storms and their aftermath.
Judge resets trial date in Holly Bobo case; moves venue to Hardin County
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The trial for one of the men charged with killing a Decatur County nursing student gets delayed. From left: Zach Adams,…
School Closings for Wednesday, March 1
The following school districts are closed Wednesday, March 1: Benton County Schools Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Gibson County High School in Dyer, TN Hardin County Schools McNairy County Schools Perry County Schools The following schools districts are delayed Wednesday,…
