New comic book aims to help kids address bullying in a safe way
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new comic has been created to combat bullying. The Committee for Children is addressing bullying in a unique way. For…
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GALLERY: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida as massive Category 4 storm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian has made landfall in southwestern Florida as a massive Category 4 storm. About 2.5 million people had been ordered to evacuate the area before the storm…
Two teens arrested for Sept. 5 shooting, robbery at Casey Jones Motel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday morning after a shooting and robbery at a Jackson motel earlier this month. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller confirmed the capture of 19-year-old Sonny Hudson, of…
Jackson Christian students gather to pray on National 'See You at the Pole' Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school joins together for See You at the Pole Day, a national day of prayer for students and their schools. "We have the entire school…
Tennessee National Guard deploying for hurricane assistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hundreds of Tennessee National Guard members are being deployed to help with the response to Hurricane Ian as it heads toward Florida, the state adjutant general said. Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes said Gov. Bill Lee authorized…
University hosts lighting ceremony for those affected by suicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university sheds light on suicide awareness with students and local community. Suicide Prevention awareness month takes place in September, and Freed-Hardeman University, also known as FHU, decided…
Meet Miss Jackson Volunteer 2022 Marti Sullivan
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had the chance to speak with the newest title holder of "Miss Jackson Volunteer." Marti Sullivan was crowned during the Miss Jackson Volunteer and…
Tennessee Highway Patrol seeks to fill 130 vacant positions across the state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is looking for recruits in West Tennessee. Currently, THP has 130 positions vacant across the State of Tennessee. Job duties consist of traffic patrol, crash…
Teams begin building for RIFA's annual 'Canstruction' competition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Can building began Tuesday for RIFA's 17th Annual Canstruction event. It's a competition hosted by RIFA at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Teams bring in various canned goods and…
Madison County crews en route to assist with Hurricane Ian efforts
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Fire Department crews are being sent to Florida to assist with efforts in the upcoming hurricane. The department's emergency response team, along with members of…
Witnesses are no-shows for hearing in Memphis shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A court hearing for a Tennessee man charged with murder in a series of shootings in Memphis was postponed Tuesday when three state witnesses did not show up for the proceedings. Shelby County General Sessions Judge…
Teen mental health issues spotlighted amid Suicide Prevention month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts are aiming to improve the mental health of teenagers. September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Tuesday, we spoke to Rick Birt, President and CEO of the nonprofit Students…
$6.2 million investment plan approved for Jackson-Madison school employees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School Board members held a special-called meeting Tuesday to discuss the future of pay for school system employees. "We're investing about $6.2 million to our employees, and…
4 proposed Constitutional amendments to appear on upcoming Tennessee ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is informing voters about four proposed Constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 8 State and Federal General Election ballot. "Our Tennessee Constitution is the foundation of our state government…
Tennessee cheerleading gym faces sexual abuse allegations
(AP) -- A Tennessee cheerleading gym faces sexual abuse allegations in a case that escalates the accusations against some of the sport's top institutions. A federal lawsuit brought Monday by two anonymous plaintiffs alleges that an adult coach at Premier…
