JSCC President Bruce Blanding announces retirement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College President Bruce Blanding announced Thursday that he plans to retire at the end of December 2016. Blanding made the announcement…
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Publicist: Pop superstar Prince dies at 57
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) -- Pop music superstar Prince has been found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis. His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press the music icon was found dead at his home Thursday in Chanhassen. The singer,…
Henry Co. deputies ask for help to ID alleged 'prowler'
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are asking the public to help identify a man they refer to as a "prowler" who they say has entered at least two homes. The…
North Side HS names former Tennessee Titan as new head football coach
JACKSON, Tenn. -- North Side High School leaders have announced the school's choice for their new head football coach. Donnie Nickey, a former Tennessee Titan, will serve as the school's head football coach, according to Principal Jason Bridgeman. Nickey will…
Union City Police and the DEA announce National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department, the Obion County Prevention Coalition and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have announced they will give the public another opportunity to prevent drug abuse and theft by safely disposing expired, unused,…
Local pharmacy shut down after undercover drug sting
BELLS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee pharmacy is raided and shutdown after a lengthy undercover investigation. The owners and workers are now behind bars, accused of selling thousands of prescription…
JPD: Driver loses control, car runs into vacant house
JACKSON, Tenn.-There were some scary moments in east Jackson, Wednesday night after a driver runs into a house on Fairmont Avenue in east Jackson. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News just…
Jackson attorney censured by Tennessee Supreme Court
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson attorney has been censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The court said Angela Hopson continued representing clients after having her license suspended last September for not paying her professional privilege tax. Her license was reinstated in November.…
Plans of new TN State Museum revealed with stop in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-A statewide tour to unveil plans for a new Tennessee State Museum makes a stop in the Hub City, Wednesday night. Residents and officials from across West Tennessee gathered…
Local competitive hip-hop team prepares to compete in world championship
JACKSON, Tenn.-"Eye of the Storm", a local competitive hip-hop team from "Glory Gymnastics" performed for their parents, Wednesday night before they compete in the world championship. The group will make the…
Hikers discover body floating in Tenn. River near Big Sandy
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials recovered a body from the Tennessee River on Wednesday after it was spotted by hikers. The Benton County Sheriff's Office responded to the report around 3…
Bible bill fails veto overturn in State House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a 43-50 vote in the Tennessee House on Wednesday, the so-called "Bible Bill," seeking to make the Bible the official book of the state, has reached the…
Madison Co. Budget Committee requests input from school system
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met Wednesday as they continue to work on building a budget for the next fiscal year. Members took an overall view of how funds…
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…
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…
