Veterans Day events kick off Friday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans Day is not until next week, but people across West Tennessee plan to celebrate starting Friday. Malesus Elementary will honor veterans Friday at a celebration. Up…
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Boston Butt sale to benefit Paris youth center
PARIS, Tenn. -- You can buy a Boston Butt cooked to perfection and support a local youth center at the same time. The sales will support REAL Hope Youth Center in Paris. The "Grillin' & Chillin'" team will be doing…
Police: Mother left son locked outside home while she went to class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman is facing a child abuse charge on accusations of leaving her 8-year-old son outside for several hours while she went to class. Court documents say…
Local library to host children's book sale in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local library is looking to supports kids' love for reading with a children's book sale. The W.G. Rhea Public Library in Paris is hosting the sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kroger…
Jackson resident looks for clarification on leash laws
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you own a dog, do you have to keep your pet on a leash? The answer is both yes and no. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
3 face child neglect charges after search of east Jackson residence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A search Monday morning of a Jackson residence leads to child neglect and drug possession charges. Naquille McKinley, Brittany Shaw and Cordarius Woods each face a child neglect…
Hardeman County to receive new emergency building
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Hardeman County soon will be the new home to a joint emergency facility, a combination between the Bolivar fire station and the Emergency Medical Services building.…
JMCSS to hold family health night in downtown Jackson
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is having a family night Thursday in downtown Jackson. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the…
TWRA reminds public of roadkill harvest guidelines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants you to be aware of what you should do if you hit a deer with your vehicle. Officials say if you accidentally hit and kill a deer, you can keep the…
Discovery Park offers free entry to vets on Veterans Day
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is honoring veterans on their special day. The park will give any veteran with a military ID a free admission on Veterans Day,…
Henderson Co. Sheriff's Dept. to hold seized vehicle auction Saturday
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's department will be selling off vehicles seized from criminal cases this weekend. The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is holding a vehicle auction Saturday at…
More high school seniors apply for Tennessee Promise
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More high school seniors hope to cash in on free education. Gov. Bill Haslam said the number of Tennessee Promise applicants is up this year. “I wanted to…
Bells family fears for horse missing near Highway 412
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Bells family is hoping to find a missing horse after it escaped Tuesday. Owner Danny Scarbrough said he is worried after the escape of the 15-year-old horse,…
Teen faces attempted murder charges in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A juvenile is facing three counts of attempted murder after a Tuesday evening shooting that wounded one victim. The suspected gunman is a 16-year-old from Humboldt, according to a…
Police: Humboldt shooting suspect turns self in
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say the person accused of shooting a man Tuesday evening in Humboldt has turned themselves in to investigators. The victim arrived at the Humboldt General Hospital in a…
