JACKSON, Tenn. — The countdown has begun to the start of a new school year, and parents across West Tennessee are making last-minute preparations to get their kids ready for school. Nurse practitioner Haley Long checked a student’s heartbeat Tuesday morning as part of a before-school physical. “We change constantly, so having that check-up is important,” she said. With the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Madison County lawyer has been suspended from the practice of law for five years. Stephen Christopher Brooks was suspended Tuesday by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, according to a release from the Board of Professional Responsibility. Brooks also must pay the costs incurred in the disciplinary proceeding to the Board of Professional Responsibility, according to…
PARIS, Tenn. — The administration at the Paris Special School District is giving the public a special preview of their new elementary school that will open its doors to students on Aug. 4. The new W.G. Rhea Elementary School in Paris will feature 22 brand new classrooms, touch screen boards for teachers, alternative seating for students, a new reading center,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Beer Board fined four local businesses Tuesday accused of selling alcohol to minors. Each business must pay a $2,500 fine or have their beer license suspended for 30 days. “There are consequences to your mistakes,” Jackson Beer Board Chairman Charles Rahm said. Jackson City Attorney Lewis Cobb said Food Mart on Whitehall Street, Indigo’s on…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department has launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity at a local travel agency. Investigators executed a search warrant Tuesday morning and seized evidence from Ronda’s Travel Corner, located at 3339 North Highland Avenue, according to a release from the Jackson Police Department. The department received several complaints about fraudulent activity at the travel…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms at least one person was killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 40 near the Henderson County and Decatur County line. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. near mile marker 120. Lt. Brad Wilbanks with the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms there was a fatality. According to the THP, Stephen…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The sheriff’s department is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting northeast of Jackson. The incident occurred in the area of Quiet Dale Drive. Neighbors there said no one was injured. Tom Mapes, public information officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, said the shooting is under investigation. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News as more information becomes…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Police are searching for a shooter or shooters after an early Tuesday morning shooting leaves a man in serious condition. Police say they believe the victim was targeted due to his gang affiliation. Officers responded just after 1 a.m. to the area of North 12th Avenue and Mitchell Street after hearing gunshots, according to a release from…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Learn how to prepare healthy meals, centered around vegetables. Thursday, July 27, the Lift Wellness Center will host a summer grilling demo, featuring Trevor Jones. That’ll start at 5:30 a.m. at the facility in downtown Jackson. It’s free and open to the public. To sign up, call (731) 425-6875. Categories: Local News, Seen On 7
PARIS, Tenn. –Get a sneak peek at a new school building here in West Tennessee. Tuesday, July 25, the Paris Special School District will host a ribbon cutting and open house to tour W.G. Rhea Elementary School. That’ll start at 5:00 p.m. The open house is open to the public. Categories: Local News, Seen On 7
