West Tennesseans celebrate 731 Day
JACKSON, Tenn-- Sunday marks a special day for west Tennesseans. It's July 31st, or 731, the same as our area code. This date inspired the "Our Jackson Home" group to mark the…
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College students earn degrees at local college graduations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College and Union University held summer graduation ceremonies Saturday. "I'm still in the moment, not going to lie to you about it, I'm still soaking it in right now," Lane College graduate Dimitri Brockman said. Saturday…
Stop the violence event in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn -- David Morris couldn't be silent any longer about the violence in his hometown. "People always talk about the violence with the police but there are a lot of…
Early voting ends with huge turnout at polls
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Saturday morning was the last day for early voting across the state. In Madison County a line of voters waited outside for the polls to open at 9 a.m. According to election officials 540 voters cast ballots in just…
Man charged with attempted murder of family member
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police make an arrest in the triple shooting that sent three people to the hospital Wednesday night. Fredricus Williams is charged with attempted murder of his cousin at a home on Oakridge Drive. According to court papers, Williams…
Decatur Co. man arrested by U.S. Marshals, accused of violating probation
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-A Decatur County man has been arrested by federal agents, accused of violating his probation. According to U.S. Marshals, Mark Pearcy was picked up Thursday night on a supervised release violation. Pearcy was also picked up by federal…
#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.…
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…
