Union University hosts 'Super Bowl of Book Sales' this week
NORTH JACKSON -- If you're looking for literature, more than 20,000 books are for sale this week at Union University. It's being called the "Super Bowl of Book Sales" in the Grant…
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Man found guilty in 2012 Crockett Co. murder
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in a 2012 homicide. A jury found Antonio Toomes guilty of first-degree murder in the October 2012 death of Matthew McKnight. Toomes also was found guilty of…
NWS releases more info on Crockett Co. tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has released more details about the tornado that struck the area Tuesday evening. The EF-1 tornado's path was reportedly 100 yards wide and spanned just more than two and a half miles,…
Martin fire officials say blaze at Damron's began in BBQ pit area
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Fire officials say the blaze at Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company appears to have began in the restaurant's pit area and that no outside investigation is needed. The business was closed at the time of the fire, and…
Jackson police honor Citizen's Police Academy graduates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police recognized members of the Citizen’s Police Academy on Wednesday in a special ceremony at the department. Lenore Ventimiglia was one of several volunteers recognized. “We're serious…
Centennial Bank celebrates 100th anniversary
TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- Centennial Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary on Wednesday. Staff at their Trezevant location dressed up like people from 1916. The bank served cake and punch at all eight of…
Crockett Co. High School, Middle School closed for rest of week
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County High School and Middle School both will remain closed for the rest of the week due to damage from Tuesday's storm system, according to Director of Schools Bobby Mullins. The decision on whether to…
RAW VIDEO: Home security camera captures Crockett Co. tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jennifer Turnage's home surveillance cameras captured the final moments of the approach of the tornado that tore through Alamo Tuesday evening before the camera feed was…
North Side HS head football coach resigns
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School's head football coach Tab Vowell is resigning after 11 total years at the 'Reservation.' Vowell shared the news with his team on Wednesday. "It's just…
NWS confirms tornado in Crockett Co.; some schools to reopen
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down Tuesday in Crockett County. The tornado reportedly had a track three or three and a half miles long…
State Senator Brian Kelsey stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-One of the first people to announce his candidacy for congressman Stephen Fincher's seat, makes a campaign stop in Jackson. State Senator Brian Kelsey met with voters from the Hub City, Tuesday. The Republican from Germantown has served in…
Scam warning from Weakley Co. officers
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-A scam warning from officers in Weakley County after a resident reported getting a call from someone saying she was behind on her property taxes and her house was going to be auctioned off. Officers said if you…
Medical emergency may have caused Hwy 18 crash
JACKSON, Tenn.-A scare in south Jackson after a man crashes along Highway 18. Police said he was unresponsive when they arrived. The crash happened near Old Malesus Road just after 5 p.m., Tuesday. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the…
Schools, homes damaged during severe weather
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Strong storms left a path of extensive damage in a number of West Tennessee communities Tuesday night. Crockett County was hit hardest by the severe weather,…
Weakley Co. BBQ restaurant catches fire, seriously damaged
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- A Weakley County restaurant catches fire, sustaining serious damage. Martin firefighters were called to Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company on Main Street early Tuesday evening. Officials said no…
