JACKSON, Tenn. — A new local coffee shop hosted their grand opening Tuesday. The Roasted Bean is the first coffee shop of south Jackson, located at 21 Meridian Springs Drive. In honor of opening day, The Roasted Bean offered its customers 22% off everything. Plus, the first 22 people received a free Roasted Bean coffee mug. For more information, click…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tom Mapes has confirmed escaped inmate Jacob Oliver was arrested this afternoon at the Walmart store in south Jackson. The sheriff’s office confirmed the arrest around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The sheriff’s office says Oliver walked away from a litter crew in the area of Lesters Chapel Road and Old Pinson Road around…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is looking to expand their employment opportunities by hiring more bus drivers and special education attendants, according to a news release. “This is a unique opportunity. The benefits we offered throughout the previous school year for employees, across all departments, were historic. There’s never been a better time to join,” said Deputy…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Anna Sandhu Ray appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning. “Ms. Ray is charged with 44 counts of animal cruelty,” Judge Blake Anderson announced. Police and animal control were called to the house on Lockwood Drive Monday afternoon. They found three times the number of animals they expected — including several dead ones. Neighbors said they couldn’t…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A crash Tuesday afternoon blocked eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 after a tractor-trailer truck caught fire. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened near the 78 mile marker. THP says the vehicle involved hit a structure on the interstate, causing the vehicle to catch fire. No injuries have been reported. Traffic is being diverted…
UPDATE (6/22/21): The search is over — officials say Jacob Oliver was apprehended at approximately 3:25 p.m Tuesday afternoon. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an escaped inmate. Investigators are trying to locate 27-year-old Jacob Oliver. The sheriff’s office says Oliver walked away from a littler crew in the…
(6/24/2021): Submissions for this contest have closed and we are no longer accepting entries. Thank you for participating! JACKSON, Tenn. — Garth Brooks is set to perform in Nashville this summer, and you could be there — for free! The country music icon will hit the stage at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, July 31 at 7 p.m. This week, WBBJ…
Rosemarie Bray, age 74, resident of Arlington, Tennessee and wife of Ronald Bray, departed this life Thursday evening, June 3, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Rosemarie was born December 17, 1946 in Hanau, Germany, the daughter of the late Heinz Franz and Elfrede Hasenmueller. She received her education in Germany and was employed in human resources for K-Mart…
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A McNairy County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft after allegedly giving false information to appear eligible for TennCare. Melissa Howard, 58, is charged with one count of TennCare fraud and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000, according to a news release from the Office of Inspector General. The release says Howard…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18 in Medon. THP says two vehicles are involved in the crash. Serious injuries have been reported. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online and on air as more information becomes available. Categories: Local News, News
