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Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Second Time in a Week

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A registered sex offender was booked into the Madison County Jail for the second time this week, Friday. Chad Lutrell was booked back into the Madison County Jail early Friday morning.…

Former Educator Indicted in Child Pornography Case

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A former West Tennessee educator is now facing federal child pornography charges. According to court documents, David Arthur Rohm is charged with one count of possessing child pornography and five counts…

18 Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Carroll County Sheriff‘s Department held a round-up Friday morning and arrested 18 Henry, Benton and Carroll County residents…

Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade Delayed

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The Grand Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt is delayed one hour. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Organizers say the start time could change again. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will keep you posted…

Jackson Area Chapter Heroes Inaugural Luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn.- The very first Jackson Area Chapter Heroes Luncheon took place, Thursday. The program, held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, recognized humanitarian leadership, as well as first responder and Red Cross volunteer leadership. This year's Humanitarian Award went to…

JMCSS Approves Budget for 2013-14

JACKSON, Tenn.-Next year's mutli-million dollar budget for the Jackson-Madison County School System was given a vote of approval at Thursday night's board meeting. The panel approved the the 2013-2014 budget with only one no vote by board member, Jim Campbell.…

Hardin Co. Attorney Suspended from Practicing Law

SAVANNAH, Tenn- A Hardin County attorney has been suspended from practicing law for two years. Thursday, the state Supreme Court handed down the ruling against James Powell of Savannah. According to a release from the Board of Professional Responsibility, Powell…

Standoff in East Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A tense situation in East Madison County, Thursday night as the SWAT team is called out after a man barricades himself in his home along McKay Drive. The sheriff's department said they were called out after woman…

Elementary Student to Face Charges in Alleged Abduction Lie

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Parents at Pope Elementary said they were shocked to hear a child had been abducted and forced into a car right on school grounds. Pope Elementary student Ava Jones said the…

Teen Unemployment Rate Rising as Summer Approaches

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A new study analysis released from the Employment Policies Institute showed teen unemployment has risen more than 20 percent over the last four and a half years despite some modest improvements. The…

Downtown Development Holds "Wine Down the Alley"

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Jackson Downtown Development Corporation held their third annual "Wine Down the Alley" event. Several artists had vendor booths set up for residents to sip wine, look at artwork, and hear jazz music.…

Jackson Police Investigate Teen's Death

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The death of a 19-year-old is under investigation by Jackson Police. Officers said late Wednesday night, his mother said she saw him outside talking with another person. Then minutes later, he was lying…

Man Accused of Firing Shots at Group at his Home

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Shots fired during what deputies say was a drug deal in Pinson has landed one man in jail. Garrett Freeland, 26, is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and theft. Officers…

Madison County Budget

JACKSON, Tenn.-Madison County Commissioners called 18 department heads to a special meeting. "I try not to make it to the principles office, but we do want to have some kind of justification of what they are asking for. We have…

Fire Truck Readied to Lead Grand Floats Parade

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn.--The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade will roll through downtown Humboldt on Friday morning. Terry Baker and his dalmatian, Spot-Lite, will lead the parade in an old fire truck. “It‘s the…

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