The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/16/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/17/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials have confirmed a person was killed in a Thursday afternoon house fire north of Milan. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey confirms one fatality in the fire at a Salem Street home. The person's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Mehr confirms eight people have been arrested after multiple fights Thursday afternoon at South Side High School. The fights began around 12:35 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff's Department. Seven of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The former Crockett County 911 director has been sentenced to more than four years after allegations of embezzlement. Brian Black, 42, of Dyersburg, was sentenced to 57 months on Jan. 14 after he was found guilty at…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police confirm they are investigating a double homicide that happened in west Jackson, Wednesday night. Police responded to the scene of Rainbow Cove and Greenfield Drive around 10: 30 p.m. Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser told WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying a vehicle. In December, the Jackson Police Department responded to a residential burglary. Surveillance video now shows a vehicle leaving the property. Police believe it is a black Ford Explorer with running…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to fly to Neverland! Jackson Christian opens Peter Pan the Musical this week. It was busy backstage Wednesday morning as the students prepared to perform for students at The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders at Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center in Jackson celebrated the Vann Drive facility's one-year anniversary Wednesday. Le Bonheur has seen more than 5,000 children from across the area since opening last…
Mojave Foods Corporation is recalling chile pouches. The El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches are being recalled due to an unlabeled peanut allergen. There have not been any reported allergic reactions to the products so far. The chile…
A viral video shows a child in a car seat falling out of the back seat of a car. Local officials have some tips to make sure everyone in the back seat stays safe. Officials say to make sure you…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in a theft investigation. Police say the theft happened Dec. 17 at a home in the 1000 block of North Highland Avenue. In a…
Clint Eiland joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Team in January 2019 as a multimedia journalist. He is a Florida native, born and raised in Tarpon Springs. Both sides of his family are from West Tennessee. Clint graduated cum laude…
Ali Mason joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in January 2019 as a multimedia journalist. She is originally from Port Lavaca, Texas, a small town in the coastal bend region, where she spent the first 14 years of her…
NASHVILLE -- The worship service scheduled during governor-elect Bill Lee's inauguration weekend has grown so large it has been moved. The 2019 inaugural worship service was previously scheduled to take place at the Ryman Auditorium. It will now be held at…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/15/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/16/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
UPDATE: A teenager who had been reported missing in Milan has been found and is safe, according to the Milan Police Department. Police say Haylee Hardee, 15, was found with Deandrez Belew, who police say will now face charges. …
JACKSON, Tenn.--Tuesday was the opening day for a student art exhibit at 'The Ned' in downtown Jackson. This annual exhibit features art work from local college students. The colleges featured in the…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A medical equipment company hosted the 'Friends of Heart' quarterly educational social, Tuesday. A fund was formed in order to expand the level of cardiovascular services offered to the area.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received calls and messages about a naked man possibly seen at Liberty Park in north Jackson. We asked the Recreation and Parks Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dental staff with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department carried on a tradition Tuesday. Each year, dental hygienists apply sealants to students' teeth in the Jackson-Madison County School System. Tuesday, they…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The main library in downtown continues to see renovations in an effort to better serve users. Improvements at the Jackson-Madison County Library will temporarily alter its operating hours and services…
According to the FDA, nine dry dog food brands have been recalled after complaints that the dogs consuming these brands experienced vitamin D toxicity. Veterinarians say consuming foods with toxic levels of vitamin D can lead to kidney failure…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The public is invited to hear presentations on the latest Tennessee archaeological research this weekend. The 31st annual Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology meeting will take place this Saturday at the Tennessee Room of the James Union…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/14/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/15/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.-- Volunteers with one local group say they have been doing nationwide park clean ups due to the government shutdown. Sunday, the West TN Libertarian Party went to Shiloh…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has created a crime drama series on YouTube set in the rural South. Jaron Lockridge says "The Stix" is similar to "Law and Order" or "The Wire." The…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/11/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/14/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 40. Gary Tullis, 65, of Collierville was killed in the crash after troopers say his vehicle ran underneath a tractor-trailer…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody and another has been taken to the hospital after a Monday afternoon car chase ends in a crash. The incident began when a Madison County deputy spotted a vehicle speeding and…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 40. See the updated story here. Earlier story: MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed at least one fatality in a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all brides to be, this event is just for you. The Jackson Bridal show will take place this weekend at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Organizers say the event is the largest bridal show in West…
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services is alerting SNAP recipients of an important deadline imposed by the USDA that those renewing their benefits must meet in order to ensure their February benefits are available. Those renewing their Supplemental…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/10/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/11/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Two Martin schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning after a report of a possible domestic disturbance near the schools. Police confirmed they received a report of a possible domestic incident on Christine Street, near Martin Elementary…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor/reporter Julia Ewoldt spoke Thursday with Bettye Giles, a trailblazer in West Tennessee women's athletics. Above is the full, uncut interview. See the original story here.
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Weakley County Sheriff's Office have charged three people with meth-related offenses. All three were arrested this week at the same home in Dresden. According to a news release, deputies initially went to the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police are investigating after a man was found in an east Jackson street. Authorities say officers were dispatched to Allen Avenue around 8:25 Thursday night. Upon arrival, investigators said a man in his late 20s was found unconscious…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--A local business raises money for the needs of a local child. The money from all the sales made at Dan's Cafe in Lexington, Thursday will go toward training a…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A pedestrian was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a truck northeast of Bolivar. James Greene, 61, of Henderson was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck, according to a report from the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans got a chance Thursday to win prizes and help others at the same time. Many were starting off their new year right by saving a life through blood…
More than a million Toyota vehicles are being recalled over air bag concerns. It comes a week after Ford announced it was recalling about a million cars in the U.S. because of Takata airbag worries. The air bags could explode…
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 01/09/19 and 7 a.m. on 01/10/19. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
UPDATE: Jackson police now say they are not pursuing a murder charge against Tierra Wilson at this time. See the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people are in…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local high school students use their creativity to honor law enforcement in Jackson and Madison County. Students from USJ and Madison Academic High Schools worked together to celebrate law enforcement by creating a 22 minute long documentary. The documentary…
TRENTON, Tenn.-- Local officers were honored in many ways Wednesday as a part of National Officer Appreciation Day. Officers in Trenton received lunch, complements of Trenton Health and Rehab as a way to say thanks for the sacrifices officers make…
SAVANNAH, Tenn.--Officers are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen. Leaders with the Savannah Police Department are looking for 18-year-old Trinetty Stewart. Investigators say she was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and other issues. She was last seen…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County mayor spoke Wednesday to the Jackson Rotary Club. Mayor Jimmy Harris gave his State of the County address at First United Methodist Church. The mayor spoke…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents took time to honor law enforcement Wednesday in Crockett County. Members of the community took time to say thanks to officers during the "Crockett Goes Blue" event at the First United Methodist Church in Alamo.…
