TRENTON, Tenn. -- Local residents in Trenton said they're fighting to put historic West Tennessee schools on the map after the buildings were shut down during the civil rights era. The Rosenwald High School class of 1959 said for more…
This video is no longer available. DECATUR, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a man died this morning in a one vehicle accident. THP says the passenger, Jason J. Dickson, was killed and the driver injured while driving southbound…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police say they responded to a call of shots fired in the 1500 block of Maxey Drive. Upon arrival, they say they they found a victim with one gunshot wound who was treated and released from…
WEAKLEY Co. Tenn. -- Members of the Weakley County school board voted unanimously to dismiss a former Gleason High School teacher after being charged with allegedly giving his students drugs and alcohol. Board members tell WBBJ they voted to fire…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Authorities said they have made two more arrests in connection to a homicide in Huntingdon. Investigators said they took two more people into custody at the Greyhound bus station in Jackson Friday. Cedric Harris is charged with…
This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry are saddened about the loss of their classmate. Several JCM students said Tyrone Sterling, who was killed in a fire Saturday morning, was a great friend…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police say 17-year-old sophomore, Tyrone "Bubba" Sterling, was killed in a house fire at 11:50 P.M., Friday. Wilma Jones says she made the 911 call and watched in horror as…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cold temperatures like the ones West Tennessee is seeing now, firefighters are more likely to fight fires. On Friday, the Madison County Fire Department brought in nine new firefighters. "You just want to be there to…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee holds a special place in Casey McGehee's heart. It's where the Miami Marlins infielder met his wife and played for the Diamond Jaxx (now known as the Jackson Generals).…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- In South Jackson, it was quite a sight that had many who drove by doing a double-take. A red oak tree, carved into the Statue of Liberty along South Highland at Bond…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are asking for help finding an armed suspect who they say robbed a north Jackson motel. Officers released a surveillance picture, Friday. It is from inside the Super 8 Motel around…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- When bad weather strikes, emergency officials said people dealing with mental illness need special attention. Friday, local experts offered this type of special training. The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency teamed up…
This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- After months of battling frigid temperatures without heat, the end is in sight for Carroll County Humane Society. They could have a new building, but only if they can get…
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This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Street crews told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have filled more than 200 potholes on city streets just since Wednesday and their work is far from over. Crews have been working…
