Savannah Bluegrass Festival kicks off 2 days of music
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-"Scottie Baugus and Boone Creek Band" is just one of the acts taking the stage at the 38th annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival at Wayne Jerrolds River Park in Savannah this…
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JFD's "Life Safety House" officially opens
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Hub City training facility that WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first told you about last month has officially opened its doors. The Jackson Fire Department's "Life Safety House" features…
Tennessee Highway Patrol begins holiday enforcement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of people hit the highways Friday in the state of Tennessee. In hopes of keeping everyone safe, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is partnering with members of the…
'Operation Big Squeeze' aids Decatur County VFW
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Lemonade was the drink of choice Friday across Decatur County, all a part of "Operation Big Squeeze." For the second year in a row, local businesses…
Firefighters Freedom Festival set for July 4 holiday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're still looking for Fourth of July plans, thousands are set to flock to Madison County on Monday for the third annual Firefighters Freedom Festival. Preparations were underway…
Jackson Parks & Recreation hosts Summer Youth Olympics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 300 young athletes filled the Oman Arena Friday morning to compete. "Today, the kids are here to have fun," Camp coach Taylor Braxter said. "It is a…
Madison Co. commissioners approve budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners approved a $189 million budget Friday for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will get nearly $21 million, a more than 6…
Police: Man stole cash from St. Jude donation box at Martin restaurant
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Weakley County man is charged with theft after police say he stole cash from a St. Jude donation box at a Martin restaurant. …
Jackson police dept. announces promotion of Deputy Chief Tyreece Miller
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser announced Friday that he has promoted Tyreece Miller to deputy chief of police. Deputy Chief Miller is a Jackson native and joined the…
Wine sales start in Tennessee grocery stores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From boxed to bottled, hundreds of Tennessee grocery stores are now selling wine. "When I was here earlier this week, the signs were up and said they…
Crews respond to burning vehicle along I-40 in Decatur Co.
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Friday morning to a burning vehicle along Interstate 40 in Decatur County near the Benton County line. The vehicle caught fire near mile marker 125, according to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher. Lt. Brad…
'We Back Pat' memorial shirts will fund Pat Summitt Clinic
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Volunteer fans have a new way to "Back Pat Summitt" and Tennessee's work to cure Alzheimer's. Memorial shirts for the Pat Summitt Foundation are now on sale, and 100 percent of proceeds will go toward the Pat Summitt…
Madison Co. commissioners vote to ask for historians' resignation
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Commissioners voted during their Friday meeting to ask the Madison County historian for her resignation. According to an incident report, Linda Higgins was led out of a meeting of the Tennessee Historical Commission earlier this week at…
Park Service uses 'CSI' tactics in response to bear attacks
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- In what amounts to an innocence project for bears, National Park Service rangers are turning to modern forensic technology, including DNA evidence, to make sure they don't kill the wrong bear when a human is attacked…
McKenzie Mayor, board of alderman approve new budget
McKENZIE, Tenn.-The McKenzie mayor and board of alderman gathered Thursday to approve next year's budget. The board passed a balanced budget, coming in at around $6.9-million. The city had more sales…
