Local colleges named among best values in state
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is among the best value colleges in the state, according to a ranking released Wednesday. The school made it into the…
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Police receive AEDs to help future cardiac arrest victims
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- First responders say the first three minutes a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical. With calls coming in constantly through Hardin County dispatch, it's…
Lifeline asks for blood donations to fill 'critical' need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services says there's only a one-day supply of some blood types, and they're hoping you can help them with this critical need. On Sunday, Lifeline issued a critical…
West Tenn. sheriff encourages permit holders to carry guns
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In response to President Obama's executive order on gun control Tuesday, a West Tennessee sheriff is encouraging residents to continue exercising their right to carry a gun. Sheriff…
Hopefuls buy Powerball tickets as drawing nears
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With a chance at becoming a multi-millionaire, many West Tennesseans are rushing to retailers to buy lottery tickets ahead of the 10 p.m. drawing. Half a billion dollars is on the…
Blue Strong event to honor local law enforcement is this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The community will come together this week to honor local law enforcement. The second annual Blue Strong event is scheduled for Thursday night at the Carl Perkins Civic Center…
Henry Co. deputies seize 40 pounds of marijuana
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies arrested two people Tuesday morning after finding more than 40 pounds of marijuana at their residence. …
Rep. Andy Holt to President Obama: '... shove it'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local state representative is getting national attention with his vocal opposition of new gun regulations. President Barack Obama made it clear Tuesday he believes…
Tim's Corner gets an unexpected surprise
JACKSON, Tenn. - Tim Coats started out his Tuesday like any normal day. The die-hard St. Louis Cardinals' fan has been a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks for nearly 20…
Henderson gun shop owner reacts to executive order
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "I don't really know yet how much difficulty it will cause people," said the owner of Robertson Trading Post, John Robertson. "It will probably cause some."…
Jackson police, state ask crime victims to take survey
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you have ever been a victim of any type of crime, you can help protect yourself and your community in 10 minutes. The Jackson Police Department and the state…
City Council bags waste proposals for next meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Council members talk trash at the first meeting of 2016. They had planned to vote on who will be collecting garbage when a contract either renews for…
Police make quick arrest in east Jackson robbery
EAST JACKSON -- Officers make a quick arrest in an apparent robbery Tuesday afternoon in east Jackson. Police on scene tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have a man in custody, suspected of robbing…
City to close lane of Vann Drive Wednesday for drainage repairs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City engineers will close one lane of Vann Drive near Stonebridge Boulevard on Wednesday. The lane will be closed for about 200 feet east on the south…
Liberty Tech welcomes new principal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is welcoming a new principal to the area. Superintendent Verna Ruffin has announced that Timothy Gilmer is the new principal of Liberty Technology Magnet…
