Solar farm to bring jobs to McNairy County residents
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A company is investing in a piece of land in West Tennessee, which will soon become a solar farm owned by McCarthy. It is something McNairy County…
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UT Martin trustees approve out-of-state tuition decrease
MARTIN, Tenn.-The UT Martin board of trustees approved a 33 percent decrease for the out-of-state tuition rate, Friday. With these changes, out-of-state students could potentially save $12,000 or more as compared to previous years. The tuition decrease will apply to…
Mayor hopeful deconstruction on Bemis Mill will resume soon
JACKSON, Tenn.- After numerous calls about trouble with the demolition of the Bemis Mill, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News decided to do a little digging. According to the mayor's office, the deconstruction…
Dream Center gets new addition to playground
JACKSON, Tenn.-Children at the Dream Center were treated to a brand new addition to their playground Friday. It was provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Kaboom, a non-profit that…
4th annual "Month of Miracles" kicks off to promote volunteerism
JACKSON, Tenn.-A springtime tradition continued Friday as the fourth annual "Month of Miracles" kicked off in the Hub City. The "Month of Miracles" was created by the City of Jackson to…
Shiloh Military Park remembers 154th anniversary of historic battle
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-Shiloh National Military Park plans to remember the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh next week. Living history demonstrations and interpretive programs will be available for various audiences…
More details released in Hardin County crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-Investigators have released more details from a wreck that happened overnight Friday in Hardin County. A report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol showed Anthony Surratt of Corinth, Mississippi was driving along Red Sulphur Road near Pickwick, when he…
Early morning shooting in Bradford leaves one man injured
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Friday morning, around 2:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to 140 Wingo Street in Bradford for a report of a shooting. According…
Donation helps Bemis museum
BEMIS, Tenn.--The preservation of history in Bemis gets a financial boost from the state Friday. For nearly 20 years The Bemis Mill Village Museum has been a showcase for community…
Man arrested and charged with child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested for uploading and viewing child pornography on his cell phone. Court papers say that on February 24, 2016, Kristopher Pickard uploaded child…
Memorial service to take place for Sheriff's Deputy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A memorial service will take place for Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Matthew Doty on Thursday, April 7, 2016, according to a press release. The release states that a…
Second Best Buy employee arrested on embezzlement charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One day after a Jackson Best Buy employee was arrested for embezzlement using gift cards, a second employee has been arrested on similar charges. [caption id="attachment_151638" align="alignleft"…
Jury chosen for Ex-Vanderbilt University football player's trial
A jury of ten men and four women, chosen in Chattanooga. have been selected for the upcoming retrial in the high-profile Vanderbilt University rape case. Cory Batey will face the jury in Nashville on April 4th as his lawyer and…
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Karen Morganti
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Karen Morganti has been working in the classroom for almost 30 years. "I just love children. I've worked with them since I was in high school," said Morganti. "I…
Jackson man charged in death of 4-year-old boy appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn.---A 4-year-old boy died after being left with his mother's boyfriend, according to police. The man who was supposed to take care of the child now faces charges. Darwin…
