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Child Brings Bears to Hospital Patients for Valentines Day

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A Valentine's Day tradition continued Thursday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Treasure, 9, along with her little brother, Gregory handed out stuffed animals to young patients at the hospital, known as "Treasure's Love…

WRAP Marks "One Billion Rising" with Events in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The Women's Resource and Rape Assistance Program joined activists around the world for the "One Billion Rising" campaign. Events, such as marches across the country help make this the largest day of action…

Barbershop Quartets Serenade for Charity

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The Casey Jones Barbershop Quartet, Plus Two were out serenading all across the city, Tuesday. Several groups of singers took time to offer a special treat with a twist for a Valentines Day…

East Jackson Drug Arrest

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Investigators from the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at 320 Fairmont Avenue in east Jackson. Darryl Pruitt, 25, was charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to…

Fatal Crash involving Benton Co. School Bus

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a school bus in Benton County, Thursday morning. The crash reportedly happened on Highway 70 two miles west of Camden…

Indictment Handed Down in Crockett Co. Murder

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.- The TBI and the Crockett County Sheriff's Department presented evidence to a grand jury Monday, and were able to indict Antonio Toomes, 29, for the October 2012 murder of Matthew McKnight.…

Local Florists Way Ahead of Valentines Day

JACKSON, Tenn.- Guys and girls, Valentines Day is here again, so hopefully you have already gotten a gift, made dinner reservations and ordered flowers. Some of the work will be going on throughout the night and Thursday morning as florists…

Union University Reopens, Illnesses Reduced

JACKSON, Tenn.- After almost two full days of no classes, students at Union University headed back to classes, Wednesday. The north Jackson campus was shut down Monday due to widespread and violent illness that had sickened hundreds of students and…

Medina Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Grocery Store

MEDINA, Tenn.- It was a big day for the city of Medina, Wednesday Despite the rain, ground was officially broken on the city's new 25,000 square foot Food Giant grocery store. The store is being built on Garrott Drive, which…

Man Convicted in 2011 Child Rape Case

JACKSON, Tenn.- It took a Madison County grand jury just an hour to convict a Jackson man of raping and inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl. Jonathon Henderson, 41, was found guilty of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery…

Valentines Splurging and Saving

JACKSON, Tenn. - Last Valentines Day, Americans spent $17billion on gifts. The most popular presents were jewelry, lingerie and chocolates. Whether splurging or saving this holiday, many west Tennesseans are out and about. Employees at Old Hickory Mall say the…

St. Mary's Holds Ash Wednesday Service

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Parishioners are heading to St. Mary's Catholic Church to take part in traditional Ash Wednesday services. The services mark the beginning of the season of Lent - a period of 40…

Businesses Have Concerns About Minimum Wage Proposal

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennesseans are speaking out about the president's proposed minimum wage increase. President Obama wants to raise it to $9.00 an hour. Most local business owners WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke…

Bradford Police Investigating Burglary of Dollar General

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn.- Officers in Bradford are investigating a break-in at the town's Dollar General store. The thieves appeared to have used a familiar tactic of tearing away a portion of the outside wall and…

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