Decatur Co. man accused of threatening people with handgun
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Decatur County man is behind bars on accusations of pulling a gun and threatening to kill two people. Decatur County deputies say Oscar Alexander…
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Carroll Co. students honored for ACT scores
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A group of Carroll County students was honored Wednesday for their exemplary ACT scores, with each scoring 29 or higher on the college entry test. The 14 students were hosted…
Jackson Generals welcome kids for 'School Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of West Tennessee kids spent a day at the ballpark for the Jackson Generals' "School Day." Team officials say each student was also given a ticket to an…
U.S. Marshals say attempted murder suspect may be in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals say a man wanted on an attempted murder charge may be in the Brownsville area. Anthony Deshaun Allen is…
2 West Tenn. communities to receive entrepreneur grants
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Six cities across the state of Tennessee were awarded with $50,000 grants. Two of those are right in the heart of West Tennessee. "We want to get…
Union City to launch emergency alert system
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department says a new alert system will send citizens emergency notifications and public service announcements. “You're able to be notified by text message,…
House fails to override Gov. Haslam's veto of 'Bible bill'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state House has failed to override Gov. Bill Haslam's veto of a bill to make Tennessee the first state to designate the Bible as its official book. Forty-three members voted to re-pass the bill, falling…
Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Treasury official says Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity…
Police chief: 'Gangs do not run the City of Chattanooga'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Police in Chattanooga say they are taking steps to stop a rash of gang violence over the last few days. Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher told media outlets on Tuesday that the department is sending more…
Irish folk band 'Brock McGuire' performs at JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Internationally recognized Irish folk band "Brock McGuire" hit the stage Tuesday night at Jackson State Community College. The free show was part of their short U.S. tour. "Brock McGuire" has played with symphonies and even on the…
Milan Police search for burglary suspects
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police search for three suspects after a local business is burglarized and it is what they got away with that has officers wanting to find them…
Superheroes converge to celebrate reading
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of students at Alexander Elementary channeled their inner superhero Tuesday night. The Superhero Bash gave students the chance to dress up as their favorite superheroes and celebrate reading. Teachers, parents…
Local celebrities raise funds for Gibson Co. 4-H, one scoop at a time
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was an evening of local celebrities and ice cream at Maggie Moo's in north Jackson Tuesday night to benefit the Gibson County 4-H Club. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Chief…
Crowds turn out for 9/11 traveling museum in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- This year will mark 15 years since terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. A traveling 9/11 exhibit opened to visitors Tuesday in West Tennessee for a one-day-only showing. "We forget things…
Tenn. lawmakers approve online voter registration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With just a keyboard and the click of a mouse, Tennesseans will soon be able to register to vote from their home computer. A new measure approved by…
