National Passenger Safety Week to begin January 21
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have you ever been in the car with a distracted driver? National Passenger Safety Week runs from January 21 through January 28, and this time of awareness first began in 2022. …
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Woman arrested after missing endangered child located safe
PARIS, Tenn. -- Police confirm a missing endangered child has been located safely. Wednesday, the Paris Police Department issued a missing alert on 2-year-old Kay'anna Taylor, who was believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Emily Taylor. Paris Police confirmed…
Fundraiser organized for victim in Lexington Walmart shooting
UPDATE (1/24/24): Suspect in Lexington Walmart shooting arrested LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- An effort to help with medical expenses has been organized following a weekend shooting in Lexington. Saturday evening, Lexington Police…
More than 10 Tennessee companies to be celebrated for years of operation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 10 companies are set to be recognized for more than 100 years in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development says it will host a series of events to pay tribute to many…
JTA to suspend bus services at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority says that due to the hazardous weather conditions, it will be suspending service at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17. JTA says on Thursday, January 18, buses will be on a one hour…
2024 Grain Conference set for Feb. 1 in West Tennessee
The following is a news release from University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture: DYERSBURG, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Extension is hosting the 2024 West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference on February 1 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at…
MIDDAY GUEST: A Night in the Caribbean
JACKSON, Tenn. – Representatives with Dream Center joined our show to share details on the upcoming "A Night in the Caribbean" event at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. A Night in the Caribbean is set…
Mayor Scott Conger delivers 'State of the City' address
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "2023 was a demanding year. It was full of challenges, but I'm thankful and grateful on how we worked together every single day on every single challenge," City of Jackson…
Authorities respond to multi-vehicle wreck in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday morning, multiple vehicles were involved in a wreck on Highway 412 in Crockett County. Our crews were notified about the wreck shortly before 8 a.m., and arrived…
Jackson police confirm early evening robbery at gas station
JACKSON, Tenn.--Authorities are investigating a robbery that took place at a local gas station in west Jackson. We received a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster around 6 Tuesday evening,…
Meta social media creates a safer platform for teenagers
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One social media platform is taking safety precautions for one age group to enjoy social media. The Meta team has created some new features that allows teenagers an experience…
Warming centers in the Hub City that are still available
Click here for more warming shelters across West Tennessee. JACKSON, Tenn.-- Members of the Hub City are still teaming up to help a community during this winter storm. For residents in…
JTA to suspend bus services at 8 p.m. on Jan. 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority says that due to the hazardous weather conditions, it will be suspending service at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16. JTA says on Wednesday January 17, buses will be on a two hour delay starting…
Shooter who killed 5 people at Colorado LGBTQ+ club intends to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
DENVER (AP) — The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs plans to plead guilty to new federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations under an agreement that…
As plumbers see rise in maintenance calls, experts share tips for frozen pipes
JACKSON, Tenn. – One of the most dreadful cold weather catastrophes is when pipes freeze or worse yet, burst. Local plumbers have seen an increase in calls since the cold weather came in. "We've…
