Many counties see students return to classes
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Summer is coming to an end, and classes have started for some counties in West Tennessee. After years of attending school during the pandemic, things have changed.…
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Mae Lou's Café opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get a taste of the Windy City inside the Hub City. Mae Lou's Chicago Style Catering has made its way into Jackson. Mae Lou's is described…
Woman wanted for carjacking, aggravated robbery arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman wanted for carjacking and aggravated robbery was arrested in Jackson on Wednesday. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, Marquila Rollins, 39, of Jackson, was captured at…
GALLERY: Viewers submit photos of Thursday morning storms
Check out these photos provided by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers of the storms that went through West Tennessee Thursday morning:
Man arrested for alleged sex crime involving child in McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was arrested in McNairy County following an alleged sex crime involving a child. According to an incident report from the McNairy County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old…
2 members of expelled 'Tennessee Three' vie to win back their legislative seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who became Democratic heroes as members of the “Tennessee Three,” are hoping to once again reclaim their legislative seats Thursday after they were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 presidential election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block…
Hughes & Coleman share tips for drivers, students as school begins
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers are encouraging drivers to be cautious as students head back to school. Thursday, Hughes & Coleman shared a list of tips for kids from the National Safety Council: Stand 10-12 feet from…
Spirit Halloween opens for the season in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those looking to get an early start on their spooky season shopping may be in luck! Spirit Halloween has officially opened for the season in Jackson. Offering costumes, accessories, and Halloween home décor, Spirit Halloween is…
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As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The city…
West Tennessee Healthcare Hope & Healing Foundation announces $11k donation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ayers Children's Medical Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are receiving a generous donation. Two check presentations to the Ayers' Children's Medical Center. One from the WTH Hope and Healing Foundation and…
Shirlene Mercer, beloved member of the community, passes away
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson resident and civil rights activist Shirlene Mercer leaves behind a living legacy in Jackson and West Tennessee that is sure to be remembered for generations to come. Shirlene…
TBI charges man in connection to shooting incident near Memphis school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Haywood County man is facing charges in connection to a shooting incident outside of a Memphis school. Memphis police officers work the scene of an officer-involved shooting, Monday, July 31, 2023, in…
Local woman facing charge of carrying weapon onto school property
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman has been charged with possession of a weapon on school property. According to Dyersburg police, the weapon was found when the woman walked through a screening system at a Dyersburg Middle School, which was…
Senior citizen food drive to be held Friday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The West Madison Senior Citizen Center will host its first-ever senior food drive on Friday, August 4, available for all citizens ages 60 and up. The drive…
