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USJ Appoints New Head of School

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After an extensive search, University School of Jackson named Stuart Hirstein as its new head of school. Hirstein will replace Clay Lillenstern, who is returning to Houston, after six years as USJs…

Women Stop Traffic to Promote Heart Health

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Leaders of Go Red 4 Women stopped traffic for heart disease along North Highland, Monday. The group of women flooded the street near Old Hickory Mall to bring awareness to the number…

Motorcycle Crash in Obion County Claims Life of Driver

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn.- Police are trying to figure out what caused a deadly motorcycle wreck in the city of Obion over the weekend. According to investigators, Donald Bloxom, 43, of Obion was driving his…

Police Investigating Burglaries on Airways and State Street

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police need help finding destructive burglars responsible for a rash of break-ins in the Airways Boulevard area. Police said since Friday, they have been investigated five break-ins or attempted break-ins. In…

Police: Scuffle with Loss Prevention Leads to Felony Arrest

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An attempted shoplifting and resulting scuffle leads to the arrest of a Jackson man who is now facing charges in the case. According to police, Nicholas Beecher, 21, was arrested in connection…

Williamson Co. Schools Closed Because of Manhunt

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Schools in Williamson County in Middle Tennessee are set to be closed Monday because of a manhunt by Williamson County deputies. The Williamson County Sheriff's Department confirmed that they were searching for one of the schools…

Jackson Church Celebrates Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. - Members of the First Baptist Church in East Jackson hosted a ceremony to honor Black History Month. The program featured kids in the congregation honoring important African American leaders in U.S. history, as well as prominent leaders…

Tennessee Lawmakers to Decide on Wine in Grocery Stores

JACKSON Tenn. - Tennessee lawmakers are set to vote this week on a bill that would allow cities and counties to hold referendums on putting wine inside grocery stores. The House and Senate committees will look at the bill as…

Madison County Firefighters Investigating Suspicious Blaze

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Madison County firefighters are investigating a suspicious house fire off Austin Cove, Sunday. Investigators are looking for answers after a mysterious blaze destroyed a vacant home early Sunday morning. "It's…

Norovirus Sickens Residents at Healthcare Center

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. - A West Tennessee rehabilitation center is speaking out after a half dozen residents are sickened by norovirus. A spokesperson with Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar told WBBJ 7…

THP Hands Out Nearly 300 Citations

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol kept extra busy handing out nearly 300 tickets in just one day. THP told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that troopers in 11 counties gave out 272 seat…

Residents Raise Money at Blue Suede Spectacular

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Dozens of West Tennesseans are raising money for a good cause at the Blue Suede Spectacular, Saturday. This is the 19th year for the event, which raises money for the Exchange…

West Tennesseans Take "Polar Plunge" for Good Cause

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Dozens of West Tennesseans braved the cold water and weather, Saturday, to raise money for a good cause. It is for the Third Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge, held this year…

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