Animals as Easter gifts: Cute commitment or savvy investment?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local store is seeing a change behind the trend of why people are giving animals as gifts for Easter. "We got in about 1,000 this week and have…
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Jury indicts 2 men in shooting death of Clarksville toddler
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two men have been indicted on charges in the killing of a 2-year-old boy and attempted killings of three other people. Media outlets report a Montgomery County grand jury indicted 24-year-old David Wi and 21-year-old Zackery…
'Duo Guitiano' highlights evening at JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An evening of classical guitar and piano was held Thursday night at Jackson State Community College. The "Duo Guitiano" took to the stage at the east Jackson campus, playing…
THP increases patrols ahead of holiday weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The long holiday is already underway and thousands are already hitting the roads across the state. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said with that increased traffic comes increased patrols to…
Man assaulted, robbed outside west Jackson shopping complex
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police search for two suspects in an assault and robbery of a person outside a west Jackson shopping complex. Officers were called to the area near Forked Vine Wine and Spirits on Old Hickory Boulevard just before 7,…
UT Martin grad becomes school's 1st to receive Fulbright Scholarship
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A recent graduate has become the first University of Tennessee at Martin student ever to be selected for a Fulbright Scholarship. Cody Jarman, of Cumberland Furnace in Dickson County in Middle…
Churchgoers gather for 4th day of Holy Week services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For a fourth straight day, West Tennesseans gathered for a special noon church service in celebration of Holy Week. The weeklong string of services is put on by the Jackson Ministerial Association. Thursday's service was held at Light of…
Man charged with ID theft, selling stolen car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court more than three years after police say he sold a stolen car. Marvio Lee…
Man arrested in home invasion now charged in separate burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of three suspects charged with breaking into a home with an elderly woman inside earlier this month appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court on new charges. …
Dog show brings chance for national titles to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs are in the Hub City to compete for a chance to go national. Classes of dogs go paw to paw in the annual Jackson Tennessee…
Former Jackson fireman pleads guilty to criminal impersonation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Jackson fireman accused of impersonating a firefighter to get specialty license plates has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation. Corye Martin has pleaded guilty to one count and the judge dismissed another count, according to court…
Lt. Col. Oliver North to speak at Jackson State Community College Foundation banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Combat-decorated veteran and best-selling author Lt. Col. Oliver North will speak at the upcoming Jackson State Community College Foundation banquet. The banquet will be the foundation's first and will…
Texas fugitive faces new charges after Jackson arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A violent fugitive and known gang member now sits behind bars, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there when the suspect was captured…
2 arrested after man flees during Milan traffic stop
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two men are facing charges after a Wednesday traffic stop for seat belt violations in Milan. Lavokeous Ivory, 22, the passenger, and driver Marcayus Ross, 28, both…
ARJ Manufacturing to change name to Toyota Boshoku
JACKSON, Tenn. -- ARJ Manufacturing LLC will change its name to Toyota Boshoku as of April 1, according to a release from the company. The manufacturing facility on Ridgecrest Road Extended in north Jackson makes seat components for the automotive…
