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Suspects in series of armed robberies sought by Jackson Police
UPDATE (12/29/23): Jackson Police announce arrests of suspects in multiple armed robberies JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying two suspects in a string of recent armed robberies. According to police, the individuals pictured are accused…
Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000. Nicol Harness got snared in a crackdown Combs' lawyers launched against companies…
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mickey Mouse is about to belong to you and me. The earliest version of Disney's most famous character, and arguably the most iconic character in American pop culture, will become public domain on Jan. 1, 2024.…
Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Parsons
LOTTERY WINNER NEWS FROM THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY: LENOIR CITY/PARSONS – Congrats to two big Tennessee Powerball winners from last night! One player in Lenoir City won $100,000, while another in Parsons won $50,000. Here are the details: The Lenoir City player matched four balls plus…
Markowski Christmas lights returns for another year
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- At almost a million lights, this resident lights his neighborhood for yet, another year. David Markowski has been setting up Christmas lights in his yard for several years. He says…
In honor of National Horse Day one West Tennessean speaks on the importance
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Wednesday marks National Horse Day, which highlights the importance of these animals impact in history. Lainey Hutchison says everyday is horse day for her. A Crockett County native, she's…
Send in pics of your decorated home for WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 10
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas less than two weeks away, houses are lighting up for the holiday season, bringing joy to local residents. We at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News are finding families going all…
Kirkland Cancer Center celebrates 10 year anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local treatment center celebrates a big milestone Wednesday. The Alice and Carl Kirkland Cancer Center is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in Jackson. Attendees of the celebration enjoyed hot chocolate,…
Breakfast Club receives visit from deputy governor
JACKSON, Tenn. – Wednesday morning, the Greater Jackson Chamber hosted Deputy Governor and Commissioner of Transportation Butch Eley at a Breakfast Club event at the DoubleTree Hotel. Commissioner Eley delved into…
House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the…
Cupcakes and Conversations with Queens connects pageant queens, students
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A special event was held Wednesday to provide young girls with role models who have a passion for making a difference in their community. Cupcakes and Conversations…
Federal Disaster Declaration give to 4 Tennessee counties
The following is a news release from the State of Tennessee: NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, making recovery assistance available to four counties impacted by tornadoes and…
Satan club plans to meet after classes at Tennessee elementary school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An After School Satan Club plans to begin offering activities to children at a Tennessee elementary school following Christmas break, officials said. The Satanic Temple plans to host the club at Chimneyrock Elementary School in Cordova,…
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot. File…
