HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Haywood County. Following a three-day jury trial, Quin Love was found guilty of first-degree…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we enter flu season amid continued cases of COVID-19 and rising cases of monkeypox in the U.S., experts are urging you to take the steps to stay…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An update in the death of Goldie Ross-Donnell. Autopsy results have been returned by the Tennessee Medical Examiner's Office. According to the autopsy report, the cause and manner of death remain undetermined. The autopsy notes that findings…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in a hit and run case. According to JPD, the hit and run occurred around 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. Police say a man and a woman…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has named Thomas Brown as the August 2022 Hub City Hero. Warehouse Manager for RIFA, Brown is a Humboldt native that has called Jackson home for years. Brown has been employed with RIFA…
UPDATE: According to police, the suspect is holding others inside the home against their will. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 10:20 a.m. Thursday, the Jackson Police Department alerted residents to a barricaded suspect on Monroe Street. Residents were advised to avoid…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Gibson Electric Membership Corporation Board resolved to sign a long-term contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority at a special-called meeting Tuesday night. Gibson EMC President and CEO Dan Rodamaker says the decision was made after a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is coming to the City of Jackson this October. The event gives residents the chance to properly dispose of waste such as pesticides and household cleaners free of charge. A news…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free two-day dental clinic in Henderson. The event will take place on September 30 & October 1 at the National Guard Armory…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event that brings awareness to youth mental health is returning to Jackson for the second year. The Jackson Madison Prevention Coalition will host the second annual Prevention Summit at Jackson State Community College on September 15…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is looking to fill a seat on City Council. District One Councilman Gary Pickens has announced his resignation from the council, stating that he is moving outside of the district. The Mayor's Office…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson woman is facing charges after her two-year-old son fell out of a moving vehicle during an alleged domestic incident. 19-year-old Amyah Clark is being charged with child endangerment and reckless endangerment. According to court documents,…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 2022 Tennessee Soybean Festival is underway in Martin. Since 1994, the festival is held annually featuring a variety of activities, events and entertainment, all in the spirit…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting and stabbing in Jackson early Monday morning. The Jackson Police Department says officers responded to shots fired in the area of Casey Jones Motel around 3:45…
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Police say a business in Camden received money from a customer that contained fentanyl. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to assist a local business on Sunday, September 4. A caller stated that an…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has arrested 18-year-old Tommy Taylor and a juvenile in the murder of Cameron Pirtle. Around 1:20 p.m. on August 31, 2022, officers were notified of a gunshot…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating shots fired near a local Walgreens. According to JPD, the Shotspotter system alerted officers to several shots being fired near the Walgreens on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event is bringing three days of activities to Jackson over the Labor Day weekend. The 32nd Annual African Street Festival will be held September 2-4. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A violent fugitive wanted in West Tennessee has been captured after 14 years on the run. 54-year-old Blaize Angol was arrested in Valdosta, Georgia around 1 p.m. Wednesday. The arrest followed a coordinated investigation by the U.S.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Empire 8 Theatre in Jackson is participating in a special offer for moviegoers on National Cinema Day. On Saturday, September 3, admission for all movies at all showtimes will…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Community Clean-Up Day is coming to the City of Jackson on Saturday, September 17. The event follows the success of the first Community Clean-Up Day that was held in August. Hosted by the Health and Sanitation…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Claims about a potential threat at Bolivar Central High School left parents concerned on Wednesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters alerted us to social media posts claiming there was a rumor that a threat had been made…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students were dismissed from classes at North Side High School on Wednesday morning due to a water leak. The water leak was located on the second floor of the South campus building. Officials say due to the…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One person is in custody after a shooting in Bolivar left one injured Tuesday morning. According to the Bolivar Police Department, around 11:07 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, officers responded to the 500 block of Elm Street…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A privately-owned, traveling World War II collection is coming to Jackson State Community College in September. The display is part of Jackson State's Constitution Day event on September…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters reached out to us with concerns about an incident at South Side High School in Jackson. We reached out to school officials who confirmed a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department is planning a community clean-up day at Muse Park. The event will be held on September 17, and the city is seeking volunteers to help make it a success.…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Conditions at a local jail have led to inmates being removed from the facility. According to Crockett County Sheriff Troy Klyce, inmates at the Crockett County jail have been transferred to the jail in Gibson County.…
DYER, Tenn. -- A former "American Idol" contestant will be performing in Dyer to benefit the Toys for Tots program. Season 19 Contestant Alex Miller will take the stage at the Dyer…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation is halting lane closures on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity from noon on Friday, September 2 until 6 a.m. on…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two people are dead following an incident in Martin over the weekend. The Martin Police Department says Camarri Harper and Marcetta Ross were found dead on North College Street early Sunday morning. Harper is an 18-year-old male…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's not uncommon for dogs to urinate inside their home, but some of them may be dealing with canine incontinence. Veterinarians Dr. Jody Lulich and Dr. Heather Davis spoke with us on National Dog Day about how you…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces his wife, First Lady Maria Lee, has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Governor Lee released the following…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Funeral services have been planned for fallen Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II. The funeral will take place Sunday, August 28 at Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie. Services will begin at 3 p.m. Sgt.…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities continue to search for a man who escaped from the Chester County jail on Wednesday. 40-year-old Aurelius Crayton is wanted by the U.S. Marshals for escape from a penal…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A movie night will be held at The AMP this weekend to celebrate an upcoming performance in the Hub City. "The Wiz, Jr." will hit the stage at The Ned…
UPDATE: CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- US Marshals have released video surveillance showing Aurelius Crayton after he escaped on Wednesday. Marshals say a second image shows Crayton in a red shirt that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is welcoming some new additions to its fleet. JTA launched five new 30-foot buses into service on Wednesday. A ceremony was held at JTA's Transfer Center, located at 431 East Main Street,…
MUNFORD, Tenn. -- A 13-year-old boy is missing from the Tipton County area. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Jacob Chilton has been missing since August 19. Chilton is 5'7"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A wreck on Interstate 40 closed both lanes of traffic in Madison County Wednesday morning. The wreck occurred near mile marker 88 and involved multiple vehicles, including semi-trucks.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pet industry is booming as more people consider their furry companions as part of their family. Experts say technology is fueling the trend as new gadgets and devices…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms the conclusion of two separate missing person cases. According to police, 64-year-old Jackie Edwards and 68-year-old Douglass Reasons have both been found safe. Edwards was reported as missing in the Jackson area…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School is back in session, but the U.S. is entering the new semester with around 300,000 staffing vacancies nationwide. National Education Association President Becky Pringle spoke with us about…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An annual publication detailing the volume and nature of hate crimes in the state has been released by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Statistical Analysis Center. The report uses data submitted to the TBI through its Tennessee…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is launching the 2022 College Voter Registration Competition. Tennessee colleges and universities are invited to participate in the event this September, recognized as National Voter Registration Month. Participating schools can earn…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are searching for suspects after the burglary of a convenience store in Jackson. According to Crime Stoppers, the BP located on East Chester Street was broken into around 1 a.m. on Friday. Officers with the…
Conley Grayson Norris joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in August 2020. Since then, Conley Grayson has told countless stories throughout the community and helped kick off the day with a good start…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The back to school season can be an exciting yet chaotic time for students and their families. Mom of four and recipe developer Siri Daly has some…
This week on Food Truck Spotlight, we're getting a little taste of Italy! Congetta's Chi-talian Favorites can usually be found at the corner of Liberty and Main Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Diana Haynes is originally from the Chicago…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is kicking off the school year with dental screenings for students. Dental hygienists with the health department began with students at Lincoln Elementary this week. A news release states the hygienists…
