'Night of Heart' raises awareness of heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a lot of heart and hoping to raise money and awareness about heart health, West Tennessee Heart and Vascular hosted the seventh annual "Night of Heart" on…
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Humboldt Relay for Life draws hundreds to fight cancer
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An annual event brought out hundreds for a night of fun to fight a disease that affects millions. The annual Humboldt Relay for Life was held…
Annual Father-Daughter Ball raises money for Girl Scouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Father's Day is just days away, and for many dads across the area they were enjoying Friday evening at the annual Father-Daughter Ball. Dozens of dads and their…
Milan boutique makes clothing donation to Jackson's Dream Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Milan business donates to one of Jackson's biggest dreams. Jeff Newbill and Rhonda Moubray, both from the Corner Boutique in Milan, made a donation to Jackson's…
2 local groups join for Veterans Day events fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Taking advantage of the warm weather, two West Tennessee groups teamed up Friday to benefit local veterans. For the fourth year in a row, the West Tennessee Veterans…
Students still learning this summer with Smart Academy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Although school is out for the summer, some students are still in session at Issac Lane Elementary. Friday, students got to showcase their work to parents and family members. For the past two weeks, Issac Lane has…
West Tennessean honored with national Crime Stoppers award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big honor was presented Friday to a member of the Jackson-Madison County Crime Stoppers board of directors. Frank Boyd was honored with the prestigious Crime Stoppers…
Shooting victim who recanted story in court charged with aggravated perjury
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New details on a story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first brought you Thursday, as the victim of a Memorial Day shooting is officially charged with aggravated perjury.…
Benton County deputies searching for fugitive on the run
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officers in Benton County are asking for help finding a dangerous fugitive on the run for a second day. Officers said Joshua Ferguson was in a…
Ways to Beat the Heat
JACKSON, Tenn.-With close to record-breaking temperatures, many people are taking cover to avoid the scorching heat. What about people who have to be outside for work? The main thing is to…
Emergency cooling shelter open in Brownsville through Saturday night
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.--Following the hottest day of 2016, the city of Brownsville has opened an emergency cooling shelter for residents. Located in the W.O.W building at 1113 E. Main Street the…
Dog rescued from cave in Hardin Co. woods
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn -- A dog needed rescuing Friday after being trapped in a 45-foot cave in the Hardin County woods. "I really didn't think he was coming out of that hole," Buddy's…
Car catches fire on busy Interstate 40 in west Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A car goes up in flames on the side of Interstate 40,Thursday afternoon. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer sent us video of the blaze. It happened around 4:30…
Parent who claims teacher verbally abused daughter speaks out at McNairy Co. school board
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-One parent in McNairy County wants to make sure other children do not experience what his child did. He claims a teacher verbally abused his daughter to the point…
Andy Holt to Cover Gun Cost for some residents
JACKSON, TENN -- Just days after announcing he will give away two AR assault rifles for free at a re-election benefit, Andy Holt is not shying away from the spotlight…
