Last day for early voting in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. --Today marked the last day of early voting here in Tennessee as polls close at 4 p.m. The Administrator of Elections for the Madison County Election Commission, Lori Lott, says that…
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MIDDAY GUEST: The Jackson Symphony 'Classic Edge'
Sherry Freeman with The Jackson Symphony joined our show to share details on the upcoming "Classic Edge" concert. Click here for more information. For more news in the Jackson area, click here.
Family pet 'Rosco' located after fleeing from I-40 wreck
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some good news following a wreck that occurred Monday on Interstate 40. Family pet Rosco was briefly lost after fleeing from a two-vehicle crash near mile marker 110 on I-40 in Henderson County. The wreck, which…
Tennessee House advances bill to ban reappointing lawmakers booted for behavior
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republicans in the Tennessee House voted Monday to advance a bill that would prevent local governments from reappointing state lawmakers who were expelled due to behavior. Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raises his…
Pride flags would be largely banned in Tennessee classrooms in bill advanced by GOP lawmakers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The GOP-led Tennessee House has passed a bill that would largely ban displaying pride flags in public school classrooms. The 70-24 vote Monday sends the legislation to the Senate. A final vote could happen in the…
Family Dollar Stores agrees to pay $41.6M for rodent-infested warehouse in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say Family Dollar Stores has pleaded guilty to holding food, drugs, cosmetics and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Justice…
What The Tech? with Jamey Tucker
Leap Day, arriving only once every four years gifts us with an extra day this week. Many may consider this a bonus day, and our consumer technology reporter suggests it's an ideal…
Local high school theatre department to present "The Lightning Thief"
MILAN, Tenn.--A local school's theatre department is putting the finishing touches on an upcoming on stage performance. A rehearsal was held Monday evening for Milan High School's production of "The Lightning Thief."…
Police officers interact with local students in Officer Mentorship event
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local students had a chance to interact with Jackson police officers in a unique way. Monday afternoon, a group of officers visited Jackson Central-Merry Early College High participating in a mentorship…
A shooting in a West Tennessee town results in a school going on lockdown, business evacuated
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- We were first notified of a shooting in Huntingdon by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news tipster. We traced the information to the scene of the shooting. It was here where we briefly…
Decatur Co. Sheriff's Office launches 'Are You Okay' program for seniors
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office has noticed that the elders in their community has been under represented. The new "Are You Okay" program checks on elderly people to make…
Semi and car wreck halts I-40 traffic Monday
UPDATE (2/27/24): Family pet ‘Rosco’ located after fleeing from I-40 wreck HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A wreck halted interstate traffic early Monday afternoon. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster alerted us to the collision…
The Ned Teen Theatre performs play for assisted living centers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beware the ides of march, as teens of the West Tennessee area take a certain play on the road. The Ned Teen Theatre will be performing Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" on the…
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin raises awareness ahead of National Kidney Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ahead of National Kidney Month this March, one Olympic gold medalist raises awareness. Retired swimmer Missy Franklin's family remained a priority to her throughout her career and beyond. But her journey…
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Announces Launch of Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking
PRESS RELEASE FROM TENNESSEE SECRETARY OF STATE: (Nashville, Tenn.) — Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today joined with General Assembly members and community advocates to announce the launch of the new Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking program through the Department…
