'Puppy Bowl' raises money for humane society
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the big game just a day away, some of Carroll County's best pups took to the field Saturday to help raise money for a local…
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Mardi Gras parades through downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, kids in Jackson got to shut down parts of downtown for a Mardi Gras celebration. Thanks to Jackson Downtown Development Corporation, kids and their parents were able to…
Union's Edge program kicks off a new semester
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special get-together for the Edge program at Union University helped kick off the second semester of the program. Edge students, along with their mentors and parents made…
Woman jailed on murder charge in death of Marion County boy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a 30-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of murder and child abuse in the death of her boyfriend's son. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Former Super Bowl players in Jackson reminisce experience
It's been a while since Ed 'Too Tall' Jones, Jabari Greer and Artis Hicks have played in a Super Bowl. That doesn't mean their memories are faint. "All the…
New "PhaZZers" save sheriff's office thousands
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in weapons for Madison County deputies is expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The department is replacing their tasers with a generic brand, which they…
Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…
"Live at the Carnegie" showcases Jackson's musical heritage
JACKSON, Tenn.-A concert series kicked off Friday night with a celebration of Jackson's musical heritage. "Live at The Carnegie" brought a priceless collection of antique guitars back to life. As the…
Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…
THP increasing patrols for Super Bowl weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is teaming up this weekend to keep drivers safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Across the state last year, six Tennesseans lost their lives, five due to drunken driving…
Comptroller's report finds 16 issues in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 197-page report reveals more than a dozen issues of money management in McNairy County government — issues ranging from purchasing procedures to cash overdrafts and poor…
National Wear Red Day raises awareness of No. 1 killer in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness against the No. 1 killer in women. According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die from heart disease or stroke per year. Hundreds in Jackson sported…
U.S. Marshals aid Jackson police in arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service helped Jackson police with an arrest Friday afternoon in the 300 block of West King Street. Jeff Love of the Marshals Service confirmed Kacey Rose was arrested around 3 p.m. Marshals say Rose…
Troopers find 29 pounds of meth in Knox County traffic stop
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. -- State troopers arrested a Texas man on felony drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 29 pounds of crystal meth. A trooper stopped a 2003 Chevy Suburban for a traffic violation around…
Deputies see trend of drivers shrugging off school bus safety
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies say they're seeing a trend with drivers running stops signs and illegally passing school buses. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Victoria Taylor took a ride Friday…
