NASHVILLE – State Sen. Lowe Finney was recently named “friend of the environment," the top award given by the Tennessee Conservation Voters. “It‘s an honor to be recognized by such a great organization that works tirelessly to protect Tennessee‘s environment,"…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON--- This week's Educator of the Week is Jenna Melton, a 3rd grade teacher at Jackson Christian School. Melton is a compassionate teacher who cares and interacts in any way possible with her…
This video is no longer available. NORTHEAST MADISON COUNTY -- Troopers have identified the person killed in a Thursday night accident on I-40. Ronald Stefanski, 51, was killed around 6:30 p.m. near milemarker 88 in Madison County. According to the…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- During Thursday's special school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin announced 17 instructional teaching positions will be eliminated next year, after the board approved the proposed budget. "The total amount of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new budget for the Jackson-Madison County School District includes building a new football stadium, but where is to be built is stirring a bit of controversy. The board approved to demolish and rebuild North Side High…
This video is no longer available. If you live near Natchez Trace State Park and heard some loud booms Thursday afternoon, WBBJ can show you why there was so much noise. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News photojournalist Gil Hollingsworth takes us…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A jackson man charged with raping a 12-year-old girl will have his case heard by the grand jury. Darryl Whisnant, 41, waived his right to a preliminary hearing, Thursday. He faces one…
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Troopers are investigating the cause of a deadly one-car crash on Interstate 40 in northeast Madison County. Rescue crews were called to the roll over crash in the westbound lanes near…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- This past winter was brutal especially for beekeepers. Nationally, the loss of honey bee colonies last winter was actually lower than in past years. But in Tennessee the bee loss was actually…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- It's national small business week across the country, and businesses in West Tennessee say getting started isn't an easy feat. Matt Childress, owner of Woodstock Bake Shop in North Jackson, says…
This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The Jackson area chapter of the American Red Cross recognized some outstanding local heroes on Thursday afternoon. Several were honored, including publisher of the Jackson Sun Roy Heatherly, who received the…
This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dozens of dogs in Dyer County are in danger of being homeless because of a lack of funds. The Dyer County Animal Shelter is in danger of shutting down unless…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of law enforcement officers throughout West Tennessee honored their fallen comrades in an annual memorial service during National Police Week on Thursday. Twenty-one shots were fired to remember law enforcement…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Governor's Highway Safety Office is urging Tennessee motorists to buckle up. The agency will join the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Hendersonville Police Department and the Sumner County Sheriff's Office in Hendersonville on Thursday to…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Tennessee is stepping up its efforts to keep families together. The Department of Children's Services "Three Branches Institute" will remain intact in efforts to help the legislative, judicial and executive branches…
