Hunger Action Day highlights everyday efforts of local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national organization has named Sept. 8 as Hunger Action Day. National Hunger Action Day is a chance for people all over the world to raise awareness of…
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Residents react to Lane Avenue gas station shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they are trying to identify a person of interest in a shooting at an east Jackson gas station. Police said a gunman opened fire…
Documents confirm South Side coach suspended without pay
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Documents from the personnel file of South Side High School's head football coach confirm that he is suspended without pay. Brian…
Police seek to ID person of interest in Lane Avenue shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting outside a convenience store on Lane Avenue. The gunfire was reported just before 10 p.m. Police say no injuries have been reported. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, officers…
Pope Elementary to resume classes today
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson-Madison County School System says repairs to the main water line break at Pope Elementary School have been repaired and classes will return to regular schedule today.
South Side High School coach under investigation for inappropriate contact with student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Football practice did not stop Wednesday as the Jackson Police Department confirmed a criminal investigation into the head football coach at South Side High School. School…
Jackson police investigate shooting along Lane Avenue
JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are investigating after a report of gunfire was reported just before 10 Wednesday night in the 300 block of Lane Avenue, adjacent to Lane College. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived on the scene of a…
Here's your sign...don't shoot power lines!
JACKSON, Tenn.-Here is a warning for dove hunters...do not shoot power lines! Utility companies are warning, not only does it create dangerous situations, but you could face stiff fines and legal consequences. You could also cut services to those in…
Two in hospital after three-vehicle Benton County wreck
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-Two people are hospitalized after a chain reaction wreck involving three vehicles in Benton County. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News around 10 a.m. Wednesday, a TWRA semi, pulling…
Lane College holds convocation; kicks off fall semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of students at Lane College filled the school's gym Wednesday in east Jackson for the school's convocation and kickoff for the fall semester. Students joined in prayer and a…
Miss Tennessee wins prelim talent contest for Miss America Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time in 30 years, a "Miss Tennessee" has won the talent preliminary contest in the Miss America Pageant. Grace Burgess, 22, took home the Miss Tennessee…
Madison Co. begins planning phase of construction of new jail
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County officials kick off the planning phase of a possible new jail. And, for the first time, a timeline is released for when that jail could be…
Johnson Controls to downsize, cut 300 jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Around 300 jobs will be lost in West Tennessee after a manufacturer announces plans to stop work at its plant in Lexington. Richard Russell spends Wednesday afternoons sitting on…
Police: Man entered home through window, attacked couple inside
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces burglary and assault charges on accusations of climbing through an unlocked window at a Jackson residence and attacking a woman and man inside. …
Jackson police welcome new recruits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department welcomed seven new recruits to its ranks Wednesday. Chief Julian Wiser administered the oath of office. The new officers will train with the department until they…
