Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Police make quick arrest in east Jackson robbery

EAST JACKSON -- Officers make a quick arrest in an apparent robbery Tuesday afternoon in east Jackson. Police on scene tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have a man in custody, suspected of robbing…

Liberty Tech welcomes new principal

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is welcoming a new principal to the area. Superintendent Verna Ruffin has announced that Timothy Gilmer is the new principal of Liberty Technology Magnet…

Wet Again Soon with Warmer Weather

[gtxvideo vid="D1t4F7JQ" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D1t4F7JQ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452056057788" vtitle="Weathercast 10.flv"] Weather Update - 3:45 p.m. Tuesday Temperatures started as low as the teens this morning in parts of West Tennessee including Jackson, making it the coldest day we've had since March 7th of…

TBI investigating death of Parsons man

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The TBI is investigating after a man was found dead Sunday in a Parsons apartment. Charles Floyd, 56, was found after a neighbor called 911 to a residence at Kensington Place Apartments, according to the Tennessee…

Man rescued from swollen river near Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A fire official says a man has been rescued after his boat capsized on the swollen Loosahatchie River in Shelby County. Memphis fire spokesman Wayne Cooke tells WMC-TV that the man hung on to trees as…

Overturned pickup slows traffic in north Jackson

NORTH JACKSON -- Part of a busy Jackson thoroughfare was temporarily shut down after a Tuesday afternoon wreck involving an overturned pickup truck. First responders were on scene where a red pickup overturned on North Highland…

Man appears on charge in Christmas Eve robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Tuesday in city court on a charge stemming from a Christmas Eve robbery. Jamie Johnson is charged with aggravated robbery on accusations of being one of four men…

Warming Sunshine!

[gtxvideo vid="ha2GgFjz" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ha2GgFjz-120.jpg?cachebust=1452016424175" vtitle="Weathercast GMWT"] 810 AM CST TUE JAN 05 2015 High pressure will keep the region dry and cold through mid week. Precipitation in the form of rain makes its way into the forecast starting Thursday…

Lawyers in TCA sexting case meet

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lawyers met for the second time to hear a motion for more information in the sexting scandal lawsuit against Trinity Christian Academy. One family alleges their son was forced…

Henry Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud

NASHVILLE -- A Henry County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud in Sumner County after allegedly claiming she had a dependent in her home in order to obtain benefits. Amber Kirtley, 36, of…

Farmers market workshop coming to Trenton

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Farmers interesting in selling products at farmers markets will have a chance to learn more about marketing at workshops in Tennessee this winter, including a stop in…

Police investigate fatal stabbing in west Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating after a man was killed Sunday after being stabbed. Melvin Henning, 62, died at the scene after being stabbed at McMillan Towers, located at 212 South…

Warming Up to Friday

[gtxvideo vid="laD2UhBp" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/laD2UhBp-120.jpg?cachebust=1451956216192" vtitle="Weathercast 6pm.flv"] Weather Update - 3:30 p.m. Monday Welcome back to the workweek! Cold conditions are giving us a winter wake-up call but warmer weather will follow a warm front that's expected to pass through…

Milan pastor arrested on domestic violence charge

MILAN, Tenn. -- A pastor is arrested after deputies respond Sunday to a reported domestic disturbance at a Milan church. Edward Lewis was arrested after deputies responded to the report at Body of Christ…

Sheriff says scene is clear after I-40 bomb scare

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officers have cleared the scene after conducting a robotic search on a car after a bomb scare on I-40 near the Humphreys County line. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, a man told rest stop attendants that…

Cold Start to the Week…Becomes Wet!

[gtxvideo vid="EvPnYXmV" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EvPnYXmV-120.jpg" vtitle="Weathercast GMWT 010416"] 805 AM CST MON JAN 04 2015 Temperatures for today will be coldest of the winter thus far...with readings in the 30s areawide. In addition...a cold night is anticipated as lows drop…

Surge of Cold Air by Monday

  Weather Update: 6:15 PM Sunday Today we had a chilly start to the day but the afternoon was mild. Not too bad for the beginning of January. Although things are about to change for tomorrow. Much colder air is in the…

Chilly but Sunny Saturday

  [gtxvideo vid="qaLlfrvk" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qaLlfrvk-120.jpg" vtitle="Weathercast 10pm.flv"] Weather Update 10:30 PM Saturday Tonight conditions remain clear across West Tennessee. Overnight lows are expecting to fall into the upper 20s to low 30s. Seasonal temperatures have been across the area…

Info on TN State Parks hikes in 2016

Fore more information on any of the TN State Parks hikes for 2016, visit: http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/pinson-mounds https://www.facebook.com/Pinson-Mounds-State-Archaeological-Park-176998439023108/

Youth Empowerment Summit rings in ’16

JACKSON, Tenn.-The word has been out for weeks inviting everyone to the Youth Empowerment Summit this New Year's Eve. Thursday night, hundreds of youth and their parents gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center for a concert like no other.…

Church members ‘pray in’ the new year

JACKSON, Tenn.-Many churches in Jackson had New Year's eve celebrations of their own. One of those churches was Oakfield Baptist Church, which hosted their fourth annual New Year's Eve Watch Night service. Those who attended were able to fellowship over…

JPD training new recruits on patrol car driving

JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Police Department spent their day Thursday training 8 of their 13 new recruits on patrol car driving. The recruits learned to drive the different patrol cars in precision driving training and speed training. "But the main…

Four arrested, accused of E. Jackson home burglary

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police said a man is facing charges of theft of property and aggravated burglary after he was accused of breaking into a home on East Chester Street in east Jackson, Tuesday. Police said the homeowners reported their home…

Police: Drug bust leads to four arrests

MILAN, Tenn.-A drug bust leads to the arrests of several people in Milan. According to Milan police, officers went to a home on Cedar Street after receiving information of possible drug activity. Four people were at the residence, including Dominic…

Prayer Walk

Expert offers advice to get fit in ’16

JACKSON, Tenn.- With a new year comes those pesky new year's resolutions. If you are thinking of shedding a few pounds in 2016, here is some thing to know. Experts say staying healthy and going to the gym are the…

Stolen West TN school bus found in MS

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-A stolen Henderson County school bus is discovered across state lines.... in Walnut, Miss. Lexington police said the bus was taken from Lexington High School at some point. Investigators said it is not uncommon for the buses to…

First steps taken to repair home damaged by tree

MILAN, Tenn.- A West Tennessee family has a new beginning to look forward to as they head into 2016. You may remember last week, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news told you about a home in Milan that was heavily damaged after…

Sunny Weekend for West Tennessee

[gtxvideo vid="iiJ1TLhC" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iiJ1TLhC-120.jpg" vtitle="Weathercast 6pm.flv"] Weather Update: 6:00 PM Friday High pressure takes control of our weather in west Tennessee creating a pretty nice weekend. Expect a mostly clear sky overnight as lows drop to the middle 20s.…

A Quiet Transition into 2016

844 AM CST THU DEC 31 2015 The seasonally dry and cool airmass will finish out 2015 and usher in the New Year as well...as a reinforcing shot produces highs in the range of 40-45 degrees. Lows will be in…

Audit finds backlog in Tennessee open records office

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An audit released Wednesday has found a state office that's supposed to help people who are trying to access public records is lagging behind in responding to requests. The Office of the Comptroller, which houses the…

Sunshine soon returns

[gtxvideo vid="uhJQkEif" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uhJQkEif-120.jpg" vtitle="Weathercast 6pm.flv"] Weather update: 5:30 PM Wednesday This afternoon the cloud deck held strong across the region. We will continue to see the overcast skies through tomorrow. Temperatures haven't moved much and they aren't expecting…

AAA offers Tow to Go on New Year’s Eve

JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAA is once again offering their T0w to Go program for the New Year's holiday. If you feel unable to safely drive yourself back home Thursday night, tow truck…

Company recalls folding bikes due to fall hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled folding bicycles due to a fall hazard. The recall involves three models of Origin8 bikes — the F-1, F-3 and F-7. The maker has received 13 reports of welds…

West Jackson businesses brace for floodwaters

WEST JACKSON -- Area businesses in west Jackson say they're watching the rising Forked Deer River waters that could threaten their buildings. In the Westover Road area, business owners say history…

Sheriff IDs men involved in Henderson Co. shooting

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has identified both men involved in a fatal Monday night shooting. Patrick Sampson, 42, of Beech Bluff was killed in the shooting that took place in Flanagan Acres in west Henderson County, according…

Cloudy, Cold and Calm

[gtxvideo vid="WxgintyN" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WxgintyN-120.jpg" vtitle="Weathercast Noon"] 804 AM CST WED DEC 30 2015 High pressure will continue to build into the region through the end of the week. This will result in a prolonged period of dry weather through…

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