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Jackson residents get moving with education

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson residents laced up their sneakers Saturday morning, and got moving with education. The national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa held their 9th annual Walk for Education at the Lift Wellness…

Man leads officers on foot chase, tazed

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers tazed a man in West Jackson Saturday night after he failed to cooperate with them. Jackson Police said a man was traveling down Old Hickory Boulevard around 6 p.m. Saturday…

Adoption center admits to selling dogs with deadly virus

This video is no longer available. ADAMSVILLE, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee adoption center is facing scrutiny after a owner admits to giving dogs away with Parvovirus. The founder of Pawsitive Adoption Center, Shayna Rowe, told WBBJ at least three families…

Woman wins $50,000, putting toward cancer treatment

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman wins big with one lucky ticket. Currently battling cancer, Madalene Shiley said she believes her luck has turned around. "I'm still in shock," Shiley said. "I still…

One killed in Carroll Co. head-on collision

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man is dead after a head-on collision Friday in Carroll County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Harold Breeden of Cedar Grove was killed in the crash that occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 70…

McKenzie police investigate bank burglary

This video is no longer available. McKENZIE, Tenn. -- McKenzie police are investigating the Friday burglary of the McKenzie Banking Company' s main office. Investigators say the burglary happened around 6:20 p.m. Officers responded to a burglary alarm at the…

Seaport Airlines still servicing McKeller-Sipes for now

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Seaport Airlines is continuing to offer flights out of McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport, stopping in Friday to show one of the three new Cessnas added to its fleet. U.S. Department of…

Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Cherry

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn.--It's now time to introduce you to this week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Chris cherry has been teaching agriculture students and Future Farmers of America for…

Salvation Army lets the bell ringing begin

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army's annual kettle bell campaign is ringing in the holidays. The money raised is used to support the Salvation Army's year-round operations. "First, we pay off Christmas and then…

Jackson residents react to immigration reform

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I acquired my citizenship in 1993. I was so happy that I could actually vote," Dr. Bede Anyanwu told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Friday. Anyanwu came to the United States from…

Medina police seeking masked gunman in McDonald's robbery

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. -- Police in Medina are looking for the masked gunman who robbed a McDonald's early Friday. An unknown suspect entered the McDonald‘s around 3:31 a.m. Friday through the window of the drive…

Donation drive for Dream Center kicks off

NORTH JACKSON -- George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is accepting donations through Dec. 22 to benefit the Dream Center. Staff are asking for new or gently used items to be donated during normal business hours Monday though Friday…

Lane College announces staff changes

EAST JACKSON -- Officials at Lane College announced on Friday the creation of two new offices and the appointment of two longtime employees to those positions. Lane College President Logan Hampton announced that Darlette Carver Samuels has been named as…

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