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JSCC Baseball Team Near First Place in Conference

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson State Community College baseball team is hustling toward a possible playoff berth. The Generals are one game out of first place and a three game series this weekend will…

Two Charged in Thursday Night Home Invasion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Two men are in custody after they allegedly attacked a couple in their home. According to a news release, Jackson police arrested Rico Fuller and Joshua Baker, both of Jackson, in…

Casey Jones Museum Staffers to Retire

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum has announced the retirement of Executive Director, Lawrence Taylor, and his wife, Norma Taylor, the Casey Jones Museum Historian effective Monday, April 15th. Mr. Taylor is retiring after 35 years of service and Mrs.…

Marshals Ask for Help Finding Hardin Co. Fugitive

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshal Service is asking for help finding a wanted man out of Hardin County. However, he is believed to be in…

Police search for suspect in Tenn. student's death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville police are searching for a 17-year-old in the fatal shooting of another 17-year-old who was walking to catch a school bus. Police said in a news release Thursday that an arrest order for Eric L.…

45th Annual UT Martin Rodeo Gets Underway

MARTIN, Tenn.-The 45th annual Spring College rodeo kicked off Thursday night at UT Martin. The three-day event is a showcase of young talent and serves as a platform for the upcoming College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. College athletes, both…

Two Charged after Meth Lab Found During Compliance Check

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- In Weakley County, officers conducted home compliance checks on all 64 of the county's registered sex offenders, with three found to be out of compliance. Anjelika Tansil was arrested on a…

Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Former Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum landed in West Tennessee with one goal, to motivate the masses. "I'm excited to see them. This is the heartland, this is a place where…

Ex-Selmer Officer Fights for His Job

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY Tenn.- A hearing was held in Selmer, Thursday night, for fired Selmer Police officer, Quinton Garland, to ask the Board of Alderman for his job back. Garland was fired from the police…

Church Drops off Big Donation to RIFA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A big gift was donated by a local church with a big heart as they work toward fighting hunger in West Tennessee. Thursday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…

Gun on Memorial Shirts Causing Controversy at School

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.- Students at Henry County High School are outraged that their memorial shirt made for fellow classmate has been banned on campus. School officials told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that the shirt…

Some First Responders Want to Carry Guns on the Job

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A local fire department said they believe firefighters and EMS personnel should be armed, but not everyone agrees. “It may be time to start considering arming the firefighters," said Fire Marshal Wayne Arnold…

McKenzie Students Collect Over $600 in Pennies

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - One man's junk is a treasure to the students at McKenzie Middle School, which is a penny. It took just a month for the 6th graders to collect over $600 in…

Grant to Redesign Dangerous Intersection in Hardeman County

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn- Residents in one Hardeman county town said the redesign of one dangerous intersection is long overdue. It is a small intersection but some residents said it is causing big problems. According to…

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