#SaveJackson initiative kicks off to show one love to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Hub City church is working to show love to their community, one plate at a time. The Zion Church in Jackson is kicking off their #SaveJackson initiative.…
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Weakley County woman arrested following meth bust
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an update from Weakely County as a woman has been arrested in connection with Monday's meth bust in Sharon. According to the…
Woman jailed, charged with prostitution
JACKSON, Tenn.-An undercover prostitution sting in west Jackson, Wednesday lands a woman behind bars. Kiara Coburn is charged with prostitution after investigators responded to an online advertisement, arranging a meeting with an…
United Way celebrates diamond anniversary in a big way
JACKSON, Tenn.-One of West Tennessee's oldest nonprofit organizations celebrated a big birthday Friday night, with one of football's biggest stars. The United Way of West Tennessee celebrated 75 years of service to the region. The festivities at the Carl Perkins…
Man accused of aggravated child abuse, arrested by Gibson Co. deputies
KENTON, Tenn.-Gibson County deputies have arrested a man accused of sending a 5-month-old child to the hospital in critical condition. Braxton Edwards faces a count of aggravated child abuse in the…
Caretaker charged with abuse against child with special needs
JACKSON, Tenn -- Trusted to serve and help, Timothy Powell, a now former employee with A Plus Care Solutions made his first court appearance, Friday. A video shows Powell shoving…
Jackson-Madison Co. maintenance crews work overtime to ready schools for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With only the weekend standing in between students and the start of another school year, maintenance crews are working overtime to make sure schools are ready for…
The Dream Center receives special donations for women, children at the center
JACKSON. Tenn.-Just in time for the start of school, a special donation today for the women and children who call The Dream Center home for now. The Jackson Firefighters Association made…
Haslam drops $150K into PAC for Tennessee legislative races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has opened his wallet for state legislative campaigns throughout the state. According to the final campaign finance reports to be filed before the Aug. 4 primary, Haslam gave $150,000 to his political…
New bell carillon tolls at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn.-Two weeks after a 49 bell carillon is installed in Miller Tower at Union University, the bells tolled for the first time, Friday. At noon, the bells tolled 12 times…
Man charged following raid by SWAT officers
JACKSON, Tenn.-WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has continuing coverage on the SWAT raid on Hatton Street, Thursday afternoon. Friday, Marcus Rhodes was formally charged in Jackson City Court on weapons and…
Shoppers save big time during tax-free weekend
JACKSON, Tenn -- If you love a good deal this weekend is for you. You can shop across the state and not pay sales tax on most things. Folks in…
Local artists hope to draw crowds downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Murals add character to a downtown area, each celebrating something unique. But Katie Howerton wanted to create something new, making sure the 7-3-1 area code gets the…
THP collects canned goods
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol collected food Thursday and Friday for needy families. “So many of us don't realize that there are children that are hungry,” Lt. Brad…
Friends speak out after victim identified in Martin Dollar General fire
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Friends speak out after officials identified the body found inside a Dollar General that caught on fire early Wednesday morning. The Martin Police Department identified Ruby…
