Crockett Co. Christmas Store has most successful year yet
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of a Crockett County charity now know just how much a Christmas toy giveaway impacted the community. The Crockett Christmas Store is a program designed…
News
TVA opens flood gates at Tennessee River dams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority has opened flood gates on all of its nine mainstream dams on the Tennessee River and is holding back water in its upstream…
Woman faces attempted murder charges in weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman accused of shooting into a vehicle Saturday night appeared Monday in city court on attempted murder charges. Laporsha Spinks…
Flood warning continues for Tenn. River
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some roads remain covered in floodwaters as a flood warning issued for the Tennessee River near Decatur and Hardin counties is still in effect.…
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration takes place in East Jackson
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people came out to the 27th annual Kwanzaa celebration in East Jackson. The celebration was dedicated to the heritage and culture of the Kwanzaa tradition, featuring live…
Church damaged by tornado holds first service after storms
SELMER, Tenn. -- A tornado leaves one local community ripped apart, including their church. However, a natural disaster couldn't keep them from holding services. Falcon Road was hit by an…
Four injured in bar shooting
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four people were injured outside in the parking lot of a bar after a shooting in East Jackson overnight. According to the Jackson Police Department, the shooting…
Savannah Roads Flood as Tennessee River Rises
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Around 9 P.M. Friday , Hardin County authorities alerted residence in low-lying areas that heavy rainfall in east Tennessee and Alabama will cause the Tennessee River to rise to flood stage.…
Local church celebrates anniversary
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Abundant Life Temple Ministry held their sixth annual celebration banquet. The banquet was held at royal Reed's catering on North Royal Street. The Banquet was not only…
Pedestrian stuck by vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Traffic was closed off in both directions in North Jackson after someone was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was hit on North Highland right across the street from…
Post Christmas Shoppers Crowd Stores
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Even though Christmas is over, stores like Best Buy are still incredibly busy. "It's been very busy, it's been hectic, it's been more people here. We've had…
Person airlifted from N. Highland
JACKSON, Tenn -- Around 6:00 Saturday night, crews airlifted a person from N. Highland Ave. in Jackson just south of Interstate 40. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Crews are on the scene, and will update information as it comes available.
Residents concerned about apartment conditions
South Fulton, Tenn. -- Residents living in Southside Manor Apartment homes said that recent renovations have caused their homes to literally start falling apart. Corey Jones is having a hard…
Officials warn of flooding along Tennessee River
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials in Hardin County are warning residents that the Tennessee River is at a major flood stage because all of our recent rain. Currently the river is…
Community spreads Christmas cheer to Trenton PD
TRENTON, Tenn. -- On Christmas those who have to work through the holidays are often forgotten. But Friday morning in Trenton a group of residents came out to make sure that…
