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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee school bus driver died in a crash Monday that also caused minor injuries to two students, authorities said. The bus was hit Monday morning by a 2005 Chevy Silverado on Highway 70 near Rogersville,…
PRESS RELEASE FROM BETHEL UNIVERSITY: McKenzie - February 26, 2024 - Bethel University is thrilled to announce the winners of the Hendrix Scholarship Competition. After a rigorous selection process, Jayden Hendricks from Cottontown, TN, and Lauryn Russell from Paris, TN,…
MILAN, Tenn. -- We were informed by a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster around 10 p.m. Sunday of a fire that took place in Milan on Pierce Street. We spoke to Milan Fire Department's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don't weather the storms alone -- we are here to help. This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Experts say our state experiences some of the worst weather during this…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for months in the Jackson area has been arrested, officials confirm. According to the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (F.A.S.T.) -- comprised of a team of…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man training to become a police officer in Tennessee has died after collapsing during a run, officials said. Wisbens Antoine, 32, was part of a recruit class…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Words have lasting power on people emotionally, intellectually and physically. This organization continues to change lives one prayer at a time. Isaiah 117 House in Gibson County…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ad campaign urging voters in several Republican-controlled states to speak up against laws designed to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions. The multistate campaign will launch Monday with a TV…
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local non-profit celebrates 14 years of providing hope to those in need. The Women of Hope organization hosted an anniversary celebration today. The event was held at…
JACKSON, Tenn.---One local church celebrates Black History month. Brown's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson celebrated Black History month with a special service. The service took place at 11…
