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Church starts Thanksgiving early

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some Jackson residents can now afford a Thanksgiving turkey thanks to a local church. Mega Grace Live Church started a turkey give-a-way this year to help families who wouldn't otherwise be…

Jackson couple says they aren't at fault in shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A couple involved in a shooting at a Jackson gas station said their story is different from the police report. Jackson Police officials said Wednesday two women were arguing over a…

North Side girl's basketball team raises money

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- Jackson's North Side High School gir'ls basketball team is working to raising money for a tournament in Florida. Saturday night, the lights were dimmed for a talent show to pay for…

Santa Claus visits Milan Fire Dept.

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. -- Santa made a visits from the North Pole Saturday to the Milan Fire Department. The fire dept. hosted Santa as they work to raise money for MIlan's Toy Drive program. The…

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…

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