UPDATE (9/22/22): TBI announces arrest, details in Hardeman County standoff HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are currently responding to a hostage situation in Hardeman County. According to Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen, two people are being held inside a house…
HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- The Benton County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of an accidental child overdose. According to dispatch, the incident took place Monday, September 19 in the Holladay area. Police say deputies and EMS responded to the scene,…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Chester County community is coming together for the love of great food. The 44th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival returns to Henderson this week. A few events earlier in the week, including a parade and a…
HALLS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for missing 78-year-old Earnest Eison, Jr. on behalf of the Halls Police Department. According to the TBI, Eison was last seen in the Dyersburg area on September…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man is in custody after an hours-long barricade situation on Friday night. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, 38-year-old Steven Thurmond is charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is bringing a classic story to stage this weekend. The USJ Theatre Department will hold their production of "Little Women" Friday, September 23 through…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A mystery filled with twists, turns and red herrings is coming to the stage in Henderson this month. Courtesy: FHU / FHU senior theatre major Courtney Willcut directs "Holmes And Watson" as her…
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police Department is seeking the public's help in investigating two shootings. According to a social media post by the department, police investigated two shootings…
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Lauderdale County School District confirms two students were arrested Wednesday after firearms were recovered at Ripley High School. According to a release by the school district, an anonymous tip was received that a student was in…
PINSON, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Park's 40th Annual ArcheoFest will take place at the park this weekend. The event will be held September 17 & 18, with a special day for schools…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is mourning the loss of one of their own. Dr. Mechel Camp, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and longtime English professor at Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrating an academic achievement. Tuesday evening, teachers at Arlington Elementary School were treated to a dinner and reward ceremony. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the school exiting the Tennessee Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys announce a special event coming to the Ballpark in November. The University of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball team will host the University of Memphis Tigers in their last game of the 2022 Fall Season. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Food truck fans may want to check out an upcoming event in the Hub City. Floral Cakes will host their first Food Truck Brunch event on Sunday, September 18. It will take place from 11 a.m. to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Personal information for about 1,700 Medicaid recipients in Tennessee may have been disclosed during an update to a computer system, officials said. The update may have led to…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man has been found guilty of second degree murder in a cold case from 2012. A news release states that on Friday, September 9, 2022, a Gibson County Jury found Benjamin "Ben" Bryer guilty of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local pastor is organizing an event in honor of a life taken too soon. New Day Ministries Pastor Clarence Currie says a candlelight vigil and jog will be held in downtown Jackson on Friday, September 16.…
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…
