JACKSON, Tenn. — Christmas came early this year in West Tennessee as people came out to enjoy the second annual Christmas in the City. More than 60 non-profit vendors sold everything from home-baked goods, gifts and artwork at the event in…
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association, LANA, hosted their 24th annual holiday home tour. The tour included a weekend of events to kick off the holiday season. Families and friends skipped breakfast Saturday morning and went straight to…
A Hardeman county man is charged with first degree murder in connection to a Savannah homicide. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Billy Lynn Tomlinson was arrested Saturday night.…
JACKSON, Tenn -- A community comes together to help East Tennesseans in need. "It's a good feeling to go and help people," volunteer Melissa Lowrance said. Friday, two different organizations had people from all over West Tennessee coming together to drop…
HENDERSON, Tenn.-Tennessee's biggest sports hero spoke Friday night at Freed-Hardeman University. NFL MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion and Tennessee Volunteer, Peyton Manning spoke at FHU for their 2016 Scholarship Benefit Dinner. The event is a fundraiser for scholarships for students…
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…
