Union Summer Music Camp educates, brings fun for kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sound of music is rising on Union University's campus. "They tell me how excited they are and they can't wait to come, and that's exciting to…
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Madison Co. Fire Dept. gets first-ever ladder truck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department recently purchased its first ladder truck, according to Chief Eric Turner. “It's a late '80s model truck,” Turner said. “We are…
Nashville officer suspended over Black Panthers Facebook pic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a veteran Metro Nashville police officer has been suspended for posting a Black Panthers photo as the profile picture on his personal Facebook page. The police department confirmed to news outlets that Officer Christopher…
JMC school board holds work session, discusses updates on schools
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School Board met for a work session, Monday night and discussed updates on schools and if they will be ready when school begins in August. Superintendent…
Community comes together to talk about racial tension in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of people gathered Monday night in downtown Jackson to talk about issues gripping our country and community. The Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the NAACP hosted a special meeting…
Kids at Star Center's art camp create works of art
JACKSON, Tenn.-School will not be back in session until August, but dozens of West Tennessee kids are not waiting until then to learn. The Star Center's art camp is under way…
Officers work to ID woman killed by train in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The investigation continues in Gibson County after a woman was hit by a train Monday morning. The fatal incident happened near Cades Atwood Road near…
Humboldt woman says she lost $1K in free-money scheme
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A concerned WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer reached out to us convinced she's become a victim of a free-money scheme. Veronica Dickson wants to warn others not to…
West Tenn. trainers hit streets for 'Pokemon Go'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you see people wandering around town holding their phones up and intently staring at them, no, they're probably not searching for a signal or Face-Timing — they're…
Bolivar fire official named Chief of the Year
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Bolivar Fire Chief Lynn Price was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. Price was recognized for his work in making…
Gibson Co. kids enjoy learning on college campus
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Monday morning, parents dropped their students off for their first day of College for Kids. "In fact, when we walked in he was actually asking me…
Jackson man charged with TennCare fraud by doctor shopping
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing charges in Crockett County on accusations of doctor shopping for prescription drugs and using TennCare as payment. Calvin Jones, 57, is charged with two counts of…
Installation process begins in Union's bell tower
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The toll has been electronic since its construction in 2000, but soon real bells will chime from the inside of Miller Tower on Union University's campus. "Electronics…
Jackson Police Department shares 'Running Man Challenge' video
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared a video Monday showing off the department's dancing skills. The JPD version of the "Running Man Challenge" viral video features officers…
Judge revokes bond for Jackson burglary, theft suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of breaking into Jackson businesses will stay behind bars for now. Andrew Kim faces multiple counts including burglary, theft and vandalism. [caption id="attachment_162583" align="alignleft"…
