Author: WBBJ Staff

Cause of death revealed after body was found in downtown building

[gtxvideo vid="TkMIWzK2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TkMIWzK2.jpg" vtitle="K McCalister COD”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police confirmed how a man found inside an abandoned downtown building died. Investigators said an autopsy by the state medical examiner's office showed Kenneth McCalister, 53, died of…

Woman accused of trying to sell stolen video game consoles online

[gtxvideo vid="taOS5ACd" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/taOS5ACd.jpg" vtitle="Marino Agg Burglary”] JACKSON, Tenn.-In Jackson City court Monday, Andrea Marino was arrested after police said she tried to sell stolen video game consoles and controllers on Facebook. Court documents showed Marino was accused of…

Man on the run from McNairy County caught in MS

[gtxvideo vid="j2MOAbVz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j2MOAbVz.jpg" vtitle="Ramer Suspect Search”] MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-Deputies in McNairy County confirmed a Ramer man on the run after an exchange of gunfire with another man is now back in jail after being arrested in Alcorn County,…

Union City Water Restored

[gtxvideo vid="CokFLa9h" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CokFLa9h.jpg" vtitle="UC Water Update PKG”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Many residents are excited to hear that it is now safe to drink from their faucets. The Union City Water Department lifted a 'boil water' alert that…

UU holds ‘Remember Me’ walk for homicide-loss survivors

JACKSON, Tenn.- A remembrance event by Union University to honor those lost to homicide and crime. Union's annual "Remember Me" Commemorative Walk was held on campus, led by school president, Dr. Dub Oliver. Alongside the event, special prayers of blessing…

Grizzlies host annual Media Day

[gtxvideo vid="rKDmPf2b" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rKDmPf2b.jpg" vtitle="Grizz Media Day”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies hosted their annual media day on Monday. On Tuesday, the team packs their bags for training camp in Santa Barbara, California. Last year's training camp was…

Arkansas, Tennessee desperate to salvage seasons

[gtxvideo vid="bkgpVBUV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bkgpVBUV.jpg" vtitle="Vols Move On”] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Bret Bielema didn't sleep well Saturday night upon his return home following a third straight loss, dropping him to 11-18 in his three seasons as Arkansas coach. It…

Man accused of causing thousands in damage at Union City car wash

[gtxvideo vid="PCYbpwA0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PCYbpwA0.jpg" vtitle="UC Vandalism”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Union City arrested a man accused of causing thousands of dollars of damage to a local business. Investigators say Michael Young has been arrested for failing to…

Man arrested, charged with drug violations

[gtxvideo vid="MrBetCly" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MrBetCly.jpg" vtitle="Martin Drug Arrest”] MARTIN, Tenn.-A man is under arrest after authorities said they found more than 200 prescription pills on him. Martin police said Cary Reynolds, 47, was intoxicated and staggering in and out of…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/29/15 – 09/30/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/29/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/30/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

USJ unveils new strength & conditioning facility

[gtxvideo vid="7CiiHtxJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7CiiHtxJ.jpg" vtitle="USJ Ribbon Cutting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- University School of Jackson revealed their highly anticipated new strength and conditioning facility Tuesday. The newly renovated facility cost the school more than $100,000 to complete. The renovation included…

Crockett County mourns death of former deputy

[gtxvideo vid="5iK9mZWL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5iK9mZWL.jpg" vtitle="Deputy Killed Reaction PKG”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Crockett County Sheriff's Department are stunned with the tragic news that one of their former deputies were killed in a car accident late Monday…

Williamson first player to have jersey retired under Morris

[gtxvideo vid="48t6E4ks" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/48t6E4ks.jpg" vtitle="Avery Williamson Jersey Retired”] MILAN, Tenn. - Jeff Smith, John Fisher and Earnest Fields are part of an elite fraternity in Milan. The former high-school football standouts are the only Bulldogs to ever have their…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/28/15 – 09/29/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/28/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 09/29/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Madison County deputy dies in overnight wreck

[gtxvideo vid="qjPcTPDl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qjPcTPDl.jpg" vtitle="MCO Deputy Killed PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement across West Tennessee mourn the loss of one of their own after a Madison County deputy was killed in a car accident Monday night while…

THP: 1 dead following one-vehicle crash in Gibson County

[gtxvideo vid="hUrmRtg2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hUrmRtg2.jpg" vtitle="Trenton Wreck”] TRENTON, Tenn. -- A Trenton man is dead after a single-vehicle accident early Monday evening. Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed in a report that Kiefer Robinson, 22, was not wearing his…

Mugshots : Madison County : 09/30/15 – 10/01/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 09/30/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 10/01/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Investigators on the scene at west Jackson apartment

[gtxvideo vid="nF3hZ9W2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nF3hZ9W2.jpg" vtitle="Old Hickory Scene”] JACKSON, Tenn.-Investigators with the Jackson Police Department spent Wednesday night on the scene at an apartment in west Jackson. Police were on the scene for several hours at a duplex in the…

Cardinals rout Pirates, clinch 3rd straight NL Central title

[gtxvideo vid="PdeQsmqR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PdeQsmqR.jpg" vtitle="Cards vs Pirates”] PITTSBURGH (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals are back in a familiar spot: on top of the NL Central looking down at everyone else. Jason Heyward's third-inning grand slam powered the Cardinals…

Marshals capture fugitives wanted in two states in West TN

JACKSON, Tenn.-Two fugitives, both wanted out of other states, were found in Tennessee. Wednesday, U.S. Marshal Jeff Holt announced the capture of Joseph and James Burskirk, 21 and 29 years old, respectively. The two were captured in separate incidents over…

Two house cleaners charged with theft of expensive ring

[gtxvideo vid="O47pqNyC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O47pqNyC.jpg" vtitle="UC Recovered Ring”] UNION CITY, Tenn.-A pair of house cleaners are charged with a $10,000 ring being stolen. Officers determined Judy Crawford and Jeffery Scales, picked up the ring, and tried to sell it September…

UTM announces 2015 HOF Class

[gtxvideo vid="wMecDCiX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wMecDCiX.jpg" vtitle="UTM Hall Of Fame”] The University of Tennessee at Martin revealed their 2015 Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday. This year's inductees include former athletic director Phil Dane (2000-13), soccer standout Dani Myrick-Devore (2002-05), former…

Mugshots : Madison County : 10/01/15 – 10/02/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 10/01/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 10/02/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

McNairy Co. residents say ‘No’ to wheel tax referendum

[gtxvideo vid="mt8QVEQ5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mt8QVEQ5.jpg" vtitle="Mcnairy Wheel Tax”] MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-Unofficial results are released by the McNairy County Election Commission from Thursday night's vote on a referendum for a $75 dollar wheel tax. With 100 precincts reporting, 27 percent voted…

Lady Hawks beat Chester Co.

[gtxvideo vid="zu3JYNvb" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zu3JYNvb.jpg" vtitle="Southside v Chester Co.”] HENDERSON, Tenn. - South Side's volleyball team defeated Chester County 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 25-18, 25-22).

Huntingdon officers seize $21K cash after drug arrests

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Authorities say they have arrested two men after finding more than $20,000 in a car along with drugs and guns. The Carroll County Sheriff's Department and Huntingdon police say Daniel Harris has been charged with felony possession…

Police ID woman’s body found in Old Hickory Boulevard apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified a woman who was found dead Wednesday night in an Old Hickory Boulevard apartment. Police announced Friday evening that the Nashville Medical Examiner's office identified the woman as 50-year-old Letitia Renee Hartshaw. They say…

Police ID woman’s body found in Old Hickory Boulevard apartment

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified a woman who was found dead Wednesday night in an Old Hickory Boulevard apartment. Police announced Friday evening that the Nashville Medical Examiner's office identified the woman as 50-year-old Letitia Renee Hartshaw. They say…

Funeral serves as final farewell for fallen deputy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered Friday for a final farewell for fallen Madison County Deputy Rosemary Vela. With law enforcement agencies from across the state filling West Jackson Baptist Church…

Mugshots : Madison County : 10/05/15 – 10/06/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 10/05/15 and 7 a.m. on 10/06/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Week 7: Top 5 Plays

1. North Side 2. South Gibson 3. Dyer County 4. South Gibson 5. Dresden

Bolivar eliminates McNairy Central

[gtxvideo vid="rMzx2LNC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rMzx2LNC.jpg" vtitle="HS Volleyball Scores”] Bolivar's volleyball team defeated McNairy Central 3-2 in the District 14-AA tournament. The Tigers will play Lexington at South Side on Tuesday. The Lady Bobcats season ends after the loss.

Football state rankings after Week 7

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's six Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through…

Mugshots : Madison County : 10/02/15 – 10/05/15

The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 10/02/15 and 7:00 a.m. on 10/05/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…

Website names Old Country Store among best buffets nationally

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the Hub City's most iconic restaurants is getting national recognition. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store was rated the 7th best all-you-can-eat buffet in America. The Daily Meal, which is the food blog from msn.com, calls…

Website names Old Country Store among best buffets nationally

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the Hub City's most iconic restaurants is getting national recognition. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store was rated the 7th best all-you-can-eat buffet in America. The Daily Meal, which is the food blog from msn.com, calls…

Indians hopeful their QB will return

[gtxvideo vid="dUpu4POo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dUpu4POo.jpg" vtitle="Indians Playoff Position”] NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - There's no looking down the road in the Region 7-4A. The mentality by most teams is one week at a time. The same could be applied for North…

AP Source: Knicks’ Fisher has altercation with Matt Barnes

NEW YORK (AP) - A person with knowledge of the details says Knicks coach Derek Fisher was involved in an altercation with Memphis Grizzlies forward and former teammate Matt Barnes in California on Saturday. The New York Post, citing an…

Tennessee dismisses WR Howard from team for rules violation

[gtxvideo vid="b866xBUL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b866xBUL.jpg" vtitle="Howard Dismissed”] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee wide receiver Alton "Pig" Howard has been dismissed from the team for a violation of unspecified team rules. Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced Howard's dismissal on Wednesday. Howard…

Mugshots : Madison County : 10/06/15 – 10/07/15

The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 10/06/15 and 7 a.m. on 10/07/15. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.

Smith leads Grizzlies past Rockets, 92-89

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Russ Smith scored 12 points, Jeff Green and Courtney Lee added 11 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets 92-89 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Brandan Wright, signed by…

Lady Hawks advance to District Championship

South Side's volleyball team defeated Chester County 3-2 in the District 14-AA semifinals. The Lady Hawks will play Lexington on Thursday in the championship.

Green-Beckham back with Titans after arrest in Missouri

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham is back at work after being arrested last week on a warrant for an unpaid speeding ticket in Missouri during Tennessee's bye week. Missouri police stopped Green-Beckham on Sept. 30 for…

Community meeting in Trenton to discuss Y’s closing

[gtxvideo vid="jCHUuuyC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jCHUuuyC.jpg" vtitle="Community Meeting YMCA”] TRENTON, Tenn.-YMCA board members held a special meeting to address questions about the closing of the Y's location in Trenton. As of now, any Trenton resident with questions about the facility's future,…

Bolivar falls short in shootout

[gtxvideo vid="qpdHQ7m6" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qpdHQ7m6.jpg" vtitle="Bolivar vs FACS”] BOLIVAR, Tenn. - First Assembly Christian School defeated Bolivar 42-39.

South Side sweeps Lexington in district championship

[gtxvideo vid="td7TrGwW" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/td7TrGwW.jpg" vtitle="Lex vs SSHS Volleyball”] SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. - South Side's volleyball team defeated Lexington 3-0 in the District 14-AA Championship.

THP: Two-vehicle crash on I-40 in Henderson County injures two

[gtxvideo vid="VXqdmiqk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VXqdmiqk.jpg" vtitle="I40 Crash”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened Thursday night on Interstate 40 in Henderson County. First responders told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News around 8:30 p.m. two vehicles,…

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