Courtroom outburst ends with more prison time for convict
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What started out as a hearing to request a new trial ended with an emotional outburst, Monday. Harold Vaughn and his attorney appeared before Circuit Court Judge Don…
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Haywood Co. deputies seek suspect in Monday morning shooting
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in Haywood County are looking for the person behind an early Monday morning shooting. According to Sheriff Melvin Bond, a man was shot after a…
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…
2 appear on charges of robbery, ransacking Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two men appeared Monday in court on charges involving a recent aggravated robbery and burglary in north Jackson. Jamie Johnson…
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…
TBI adds East Tenn. man to most wanted
NASHVILLE -- The TBI has added an East Tennessee man to the state's most wanted list. Rick James Brock, 51, of New Tazewell is wanted…
Humboldt police seek woman in home burglary
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are seeking a Humboldt woman in a weekend home burglary. Jessica Dawn Riggs, 31, is wanted on burglary charges after she…
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…
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…
Gibson Co. S.O. offers rides home New Year’s eve
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-If you are heading out this New Year's Eve, one West Tennessee Sheriff's Department is offering free rides, not to jail, but to your home. For the second…
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…
Police investigate afternoon shooting in east Jackson
EAST JACKSON -- Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that sent one victim to the hospital. Officers responded around 4:25 p.m. to a report of a gunshot victim the area…
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…
Jackson councilman hosts free Youth Empowerment Concert
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Youth in the Hub City will have a place to go Thursday night for a free concert hosted by one of the city's councilmen. District two representative Johnny Dodd is…
Martin police to offer Safety Bus rides to New Year’s revelers
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Anyone in Martin planning on ringing in the new year with a little holiday cheer won't have to worry about catching a ride home — they can take…
Police charge man with arson in Milan house fire
MILAN, Tenn. -- A man is facing arson charges after police say he set fire to a house in Milan. Thomas Knott is accused of…
THP to perform ‘no-refusal’ campaign in Hardin Co. during holiday weekend
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drivers suspected of being under the influence in Hardin County during the holiday weekend will find themselves subject to the state's "no-refusal" traffic enforcement. The no-refusal enforcement allows…
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…
S.F. Forked Deer River near flood stage
JACKSON, Tenn.- Area rivers are still dealing with the effects of heavy rains that pushed through the area over the weekend. Those rains have affected water levels on the South Fork of the Forked Deer River at Jackson and are…
Milan mayor-elect announces first act as mayor
MILAN, Tenn.-A change is coming to the city of Milan this week as mayor-elect B.W. Beasley will be sworn into office and he is already announcing his first act as…
Flood warning issued starting Saturday in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a flood warning is being issued for the Mississippi River in Memphis due to heavy rain in the central United States. Emergency preparedness officials in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, said Tuesday that the…
Clouds linger for a few more days
[gtxvideo vid="D40v5v8d" playlist="" pid="wMQlYtLM" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D40v5v8d-120.jpg" vtitle="Weather Cast 10pm"] Weather Update - 10:30 PM Tuesday Clouds are locked in around the region. We keep the cloudy conditions overnight and into the day tomorrow. There is a very slight chance for an overnight sprinkle.…
Homeowners work toward recovery in trail of Denmark storms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Recovery efforts continued Tuesday in the Denmark community, and damage surveyors estimate the destruction done to one home could reach nearly $600,000. Now that the rest of…
Sky Zone plans celebration to jump into new year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether you are young or young at heart, Sky Zone has the perfect New Year's Eve celebration for you. Folks can jump into 2016 in style when the festivities kick…
State of Tenn. to offer new 8-year driver’s licenses
NASHVILLE -- Coming in 2016, Tennessee drivers will be able to renew their licenses every eight years instead of five. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the change will begin Jan. 4. The new eight-year…
Deputies investigate fatal Henderson Co. shooting
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are investigating a Monday night shooting that left one man dead. Sheriff Brian Duke says they responded to the shooting around 9 p.m. Monday in Flanagan…
Macy’s recalls Martha Stewart frying pans
Macy's has recalled frying pans included in a Martha Stewart stainless steel cookware set due to a risk of injury. The specific product is the Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
New state law helps parents ‘freeze out’ would-be ID thieves
NASHVILLE -- A new Tennessee state law aims to help "freeze out" ID thieves and scammers. Parents and guardians now have the power to enact a security freeze on someone in their care in order to prevent a scammer from…
Flood warnings active across West Tenn.
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for several West Tennessee areas. The service has issued flood warnings for Decatur, Dyer and Madison counties. The Madison…
