WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Officials at Whiteville Correctional Facility are responding to a number of recent concerns surrounding the facility. Earlier this year, several media outlets reported an incident involving inmates "restraining" an officer, which initiated lockdown procedures. Following that incident,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Goodlettsville man has been sentenced to prison following an April 2021 crime in Jackson. According to a press release from District Attorney General Jody Pickens' Office, David Patrick Lauderdale was sentenced by Judge Kyle Atkins on…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thursday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a minor wreck involving a school bus in Madison County. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Horton Road. Photos provided by a Tipster show a red truck making contact…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Wildlife Federation continues to connect residents with the outdoors through hands-on hunting and fishing workshops. 13 workshops are scheduled across the state for the remainder of 2023, with four located here in West Tennessee. Ideal for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon welcome new businesses to its center for micro-retail. On Saturday, September 30, a grand opening will be held at theLOCAL for new tenants: Burn Your Truth and Grinning Soul Crochet. Described as…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- A local man is charged with arson following a house fire investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 57-year-old Charles Roach was arrested on Monday. According to the TBI, on Sunday, fire investigators were requested by the…
UPDATE (9/11/23 2 p.m.): According to a preliminary report from the THP, the crash occurred at 10:34 a.m. at 19040 U.S. Highway 79. The wrecked claimed the lives of three Tennesseans, ages 21, 67 and 71. A fourth individual, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fair season continues across West Tennessee with more fun on the way! The West Tennessee State Fair will return to the Jackson Fairgrounds on September 12-17, at 800 South Highland Avenue. Guests can expect fun for the…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Samantha Chesser has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Chesser is the former treasurer of the McKenzie High School On Deck Club, which supports the softball teams at McKenzie High School and Middle…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify a man who may have information on the ID of a victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. According to the FBI, initial…
Michael Mills joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. After a year of helping tell some of West Tennessee's most impactful stories, the WBBJ team is saying goodbye to Michael. Before he signs off…
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- A local teacher appears in court after being arrested for assault. According to Dr. Lisa Norris, Director of Schools at the South Carroll Special School District, Charles Michael Stanford was placed on suspension status on August 31…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new business is aiming to bring a unique experience to one local city. Main & Monroe is holding a ribbon cutting in downtown Lexington on Thursday…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One person is dead following a fatal fire in West Tennessee. WBBJ Tipsters alerted us to a house fire that occurred in Humboldt on Friday, September 1. According to Humboldt Fire Department Chief Greg Lencioni, the fire…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Top Ladies of Distinction are preparing to celebrate a historic chartering in the Hub City. According to a press release, noted Associate Professor of Education at Lane…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An incident at a Jackson manufacturing plant leaves one injured and another behind bars. Friday morning, we were alerted that a possible altercation took place at Gerdau…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reminding Tennesseans to make safe choices during the Labor Day weekend and holiday. According to a press release, THP will be increasing enforcement between Friday evening and Tuesday morning to help ensure…
UPDATE (9/7/23): The Henry County Sheriff's Office confirms that Raymer has returned home. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henry County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating a runaway teen. …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennesseans that September marks National Voter Registration Month. A press release from Hargett's office states the Secretary of State is "continuing to lead voter registration efforts in Tennessee through the College…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local police make multiple arrests and a large fentanyl seizure after locating a stolen vehicle. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, around 12:30 p.m. on August 30, a license…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking the public to help identify a suspect following a recent burglary. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, the man in these photos is wanted…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Lexington man has been sentenced to life in prison following a 2019 murder in Jackson. According to District Attorney General Jody Pickens, a Madison County Grand Jury indicted 34-year-old Robert James Tipler for the first degree…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died in a Monday afternoon crash in Madison County. Shortly before 3 p.m. on August 28, we received tips about a multi-vehicle wreck near Exit 68 on Interstate…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union is sharing news about an exciting accomplishment. According to a press release, American Banker named Leaders as the top credit union to work for in Tennessee. The release says Leaders Credit Union was also…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the biggest fundraisers in the Hub City returns this fall. Friends of Heart will present the annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans event at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Friday, October 6. The community…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department says an investigation is underway into a shooting on Tuesday. According to the Sheriff's Department, around 10:48 a.m., dispatchers received a call of a person being shot near the Crockett Mills…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police confirm a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Jackson on Tuesday morning. According to Jackson Police Department's Police to Citizen resource, the incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. near the intersection of North Highland Avenue…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A person was arrested on multiple charges after a search warrant was executed in Hardin County. According to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, a narcotic-related search warrant…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Six new teachers will join the Freed-Hardeman University faculty this fall, according to Dr. C.J. Vires, vice president for academics and provost at FHU. According to a press release, the new members of the faculty are:…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Authorities have arrested a juvenile in West Tennessee for unlawful weapon possession. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to Perry Vincent Apartments…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces lane closure activity on interstates and state highways will be halted for the Labor Day weekend. Beginning at noon on Friday, September 1, construction crews will stop all lane closures along…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- One local county will celebrate a milestone anniversary this fall. The Gibson County Bicentennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 21. Marking 200 years, the event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local school districts have announced early dismissals due to excessive heat. All Haywood County Schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 24. School will also close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 25 due…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Concerns were raised after photos appeared to show a local school bus traveling in the wrong direction. A WBBJ Tipster brought a social media post to our attention that features photos of a bus from…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One person is dead following an FBI-involved arrest operation. Wednesday morning, Tipsters alerted us to a heavy law enforcement presence at a residence in Henderson. Our crews arrived to the scene around 8 a.m., which is near…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Election Commission is announcing changes to polling precincts. According to the commission, the following changes have been made: Spring Creek Fire Station is now THE LEDGE 3581 HWY 70 E., JACKSON, TN 38305 Madison…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WRAP (Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program) has launched a new website that will connect survivors and the community with vital resources. According to a news release, the new website -- wraptn.org -- is a user-friendly platform…
HARDEMAN AND MCNAIRY COUNTIES, Tenn. -- Cleanup is underway after a train derailment in West Tennessee. According to Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen, a Norfolk Southern train derailed around 7 p.m. Sunday evening, near the Hardeman and McNairy County…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a weekend wreck claimed the life of a Crockett County teen. According to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, 16-year-old Reese Erin Barker was killed in a crash on Saturday morning. Barker was a junior…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local authorities make an arrest following an investigation into multiple robberies. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, 18-year-old Martavious Brown was taken into custody Friday morning after a brief…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An apparent sinkhole has appeared near another group of businesses in north Jackson. On Friday, we were alerted to a new sinkhole near the 100 block of Old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announces that Cameron Cates has been selected as the new men's basketball Head Coach. A press release states Cates is a former JSCC student-athlete who comes to the team from Western Texas College,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Ria Patel, 2023 Madison Academic Magnet High School graduate, has been named as the June 2023 Hub City Hero. According to Patel's nominator, her goal is “to make an…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Local authorities confirm a child has died following a house fire in West Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, a house fire at 2155 Highway 69 South in Paris was…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An annual event featuring a week-full of fun will celebrate its 30th anniversary in one local city. The Tennessee Soybean Festival returns to Martin on September 2-9. Headliners for this year's festival will be Cheap Trick on…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County is aiming to make waste management more convenient and efficient for residents. According to a social media post by Henderson County, TN Government, upgrades have been announced for waste disposal services, with new open…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms a $10,000 reward is being offered in the search of those responsible for the death of 81-year-old Warlene "Sis" Turner-Jones. The TBI…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals are advising residents to be on the lookout for a man wanted in four West Tennessee counties. According to the U.S. Marshals, 39-year-old Cory Waldrop is wanted…
