Weather Update
A WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL 6:00 TONIGHT FOR DYER, lAUDERDALE, SHELBY, AND TIPTON COUNTIES IN WEST TENNESSEE. WIND GUSTS COULD REACH AS HIGH AS 40 MPH. One cold front has moved out of the Mid-South with somewhat…
Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
One killed, one injured in Weakley County crash
SHARON, Tenn. --A weekend crash in Weakley County kills one person and injures another. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says around 1:50 p.m. Sunday in Sharon, a car, driven by Wilma Hill was headed westbound on Old Highway 45. The THP…
Arctic Air Plunges in West Tennessee Monday
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Mild Sunday before colder temps and snow is in the forecast
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Coal incentives
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky House has passed a bill that would make the hard-hit coal industry eligible for state economic incentives. House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins said Friday the measure would "right a wrong" by letting coal…
Hattiesburg schools
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Classified employees in the financially troubled Hattiesburg Public School District will be subject to a 5 percent salary cut for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. That's according to a letter sent Thursday by interim…
Lawyer disciplined
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Supreme Court says a lawyer who was embroiled in a sex-scandal with a drug-addicted client deserves more punishment than a board's recommended 30-day suspension of his law license. The state's highest court on Thursday…
Dry, Quiet Weekend — Then Snow??
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Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…
“Live at the Carnegie” showcases Jackson’s musical heritage
JACKSON, Tenn.-A concert series kicked off Friday night with a celebration of Jackson's musical heritage. "Live at The Carnegie" brought a priceless collection of antique guitars back to life. As the…
Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…
Students, professors rally against perceived attacks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A group of student and teacher organizations at the University of Tennessee are protesting on campus against what they feel are attacks on the school coming from the governor and the state legislature. The Knoxville News…
11-year-old boy convicted of killing 8-year-old girl
WHITE PINE, Tenn. (AP) - An 11-year-old Tennessee boy has been found guilty of murdering an 8-year-old girl after the child and her sister refused to let him see their puppies. WATE has posted court records (http://bit.ly/1KtuoNA ) showing that…
National Wear Red Day raises awareness of No. 1 killer in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness against the No. 1 killer in women. According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die from heart disease or stroke per year. Hundreds in Jackson sported…
U.S. Marshals aid Jackson police in arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service helped Jackson police with an arrest Friday afternoon in the 300 block of West King Street. Jeff Love of the Marshals Service confirmed Kacey Rose was arrested around 3 p.m. Marshals say Rose…
Troopers find 29 pounds of meth in Knox County traffic stop
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. -- State troopers arrested a Texas man on felony drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 29 pounds of crystal meth. A trooper stopped a 2003 Chevy Suburban for a traffic violation around…
Bitter Cold Blows In Next Week
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State audit reveals McNairy Co. bookkeeping problems
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A state audit of McNairy County has revealed that the county's bookkeeping needs improvement. The comptroller's annual audit includes 16 findings spread across multiple county offices related to noncompliance, weaknesses and deficiencies in county government operations, according to a…
Weather Update
High pressure over the Mid-South will result in dry weather through the weekend. A gradual moderation in temperatures is expected with highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. A cold front will move through…
Armed officer now patrols Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Hall now has an armed police officer patrolling the halls. About three weeks ago, Mayor Jerry Gist said Jackson Police Captain Sammy Brit formerly commander of the…
House OKs bill letting Guard members carry guns
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's GOP-controlled House has approved a bill that would allow members of the National Guard to carry concealed handguns while on duty. The bill would allow National Guard members with a valid permit to carry concealed…
Rape trial canceled; new plea hearing set in sex assault
CHADRON, Neb. (AP) - A plea deal has been reached for a Tennessee man accused of sexually assaulting a student at Chadron State College in northwest Nebraska in 2014. A trial scheduled to begin last week for Timothy Jungquist was…
Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office to host deer meat giveaway
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local jail is serving their community, one deer at a time. The Henry County Sheriff's Office is hosting another deer meat giveaway starting at 9 o'clock Friday morning.…
Jackson businessman Brad Greer announces run for Congress
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businessman Brad Greer announced Thursday that he will run for the congressional seat being left vacant by Stephen Fincher. Greer, 47, of Jackson, announced in a prepared release that he has joined the 8th Congressional District Republican…
Jackson library hosts activists from historic Memphis sanitation strike
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two sanitation workers who were working in Memphis during the time that Martin Luther King Jr. was killed continued their visit to the Hub City on Thursday. Baxter Leach and…
Jackson police car towed after wreck while responding to call
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson police cruiser was towed after a wreck while responding to a call Thursday afternoon near downtown. The two-vehicle wreck occurred beneath the underpass at the intersection of East Chester and South Royal streets. There was no word…
Slightly Warmer by the Weekend
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Crockett Co. school leaders to make decision on resuming classes
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- School officials plan to decide Friday whether Crockett County High School and Middle School students will return to class Monday. Director of Schools Bobby Mullins said that…
WEATHER UPDATE
High pressure is dominating our weather bringing cooler temperatures and sunshine to the area the rest of this week and into the weekend. Highs today in the low 40s with lows in the 20s. Temperatures will moderate by the weekend…
Civil rights activists from historic strike pay visit to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- February is Black History Month, and Jackson State Community College kicked off its festivities with a reception for two participants in one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last events. The Black…
Open enrollment begins for JMCSS magnet schools
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System continued their series of meetings Wednesday about open enrollment for magnet schools. Parents met Wednesday with leaders at the Montessori School at Bemis to…
Union University hosts ‘Super Bowl of Book Sales’ this week
NORTH JACKSON -- If you're looking for literature, more than 20,000 books are for sale this week at Union University. It's being called the "Super Bowl of Book Sales" in the Grant…
Getting Back Below Freezing Tonight
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Man found guilty in 2012 Crockett Co. murder
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in a 2012 homicide. A jury found Antonio Toomes guilty of first-degree murder in the October 2012 death of Matthew McKnight. Toomes also was found guilty of…
NWS releases more info on Crockett Co. tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has released more details about the tornado that struck the area Tuesday evening. The EF-1 tornado's path was reportedly 100 yards wide and spanned just more than two and a half miles,…
Martin fire officials say blaze at Damron’s began in BBQ pit area
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Fire officials say the blaze at Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company appears to have began in the restaurant's pit area and that no outside investigation is needed. The business was closed at the time of the fire, and…
Crockett Co. High School, Middle School closed for rest of week
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crockett County High School and Middle School both will remain closed for the rest of the week due to damage from Tuesday's storm system, according to Director of Schools Bobby Mullins. The decision on whether to…
RAW VIDEO: Home security camera captures Crockett Co. tornado
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jennifer Turnage's home surveillance cameras captured the final moments of the approach of the tornado that tore through Alamo Tuesday evening before the camera feed was…
Apply now for Jackson Police Department’s ‘Citizen’s Police Academy’
The Jackson Police Department is accepting applications for the next class of their Citizen's Police Academy program. You can get an application at the front desk of the Jackson Police Department or download an application and mail it to the department. To learn more…
WEATHER UPDATE
A ridge of high pressure will build into the area today behind a secondary cold front, bringing cooler and drier air int the Mid-South. Highs today will be in the low 50s for most of West Tennessee with the lows…
Court says no to ineffective counsel appeals for parents
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that parents have a constitutional right to be treated fairly during court proceedings in which they face losing their children but they cannot appeal termination orders on the grounds that…
State Senator Brian Kelsey stops in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-One of the first people to announce his candidacy for congressman Stephen Fincher's seat, makes a campaign stop in Jackson. State Senator Brian Kelsey met with voters from the Hub City, Tuesday. The Republican from Germantown has served in…
Scam warning from Weakley Co. officers
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-A scam warning from officers in Weakley County after a resident reported getting a call from someone saying she was behind on her property taxes and her house was going to be auctioned off. Officers said if you…
Medical emergency may have caused Hwy 18 crash
JACKSON, Tenn.-A scare in south Jackson after a man crashes along Highway 18. Police said he was unresponsive when they arrived. The crash happened near Old Malesus Road just after 5 p.m., Tuesday. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the…
Weakley Co. BBQ restaurant catches fire, seriously damaged
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- A Weakley County restaurant catches fire, sustaining serious damage. Martin firefighters were called to Damron's Barbecue and Meat Company on Main Street early Tuesday evening. Officials said no…
Police search for person responsible for hit and run
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are looking for the driver responsible for a hit and run in east Jackson Tuesday night. Officers said the driver of an Altima was headed north on Highway 70…
Schools join college to offer students early degree program
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (AP) - Cleveland City Schools has joined a new early degree program through Cleveland State Community College that offers students the opportunity to graduate high school and college simultaneously. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports (bit.ly/205PHGU) the city…
Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey producers toast more strong sales
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Producers of Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are toasting another year of strong sales and revenue growth. Leading the way is growing demand for high-priced, super-premium brands. The Distilled Spirits Council said Tuesday that combined U.S.…
First Tennessee reaches $1.9M settlement with HUD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - First Tennessee Bank has reached a $1.9 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, resolving allegations that the bank discriminated against African-Americans and Hispanics. Media outlets report that under the agreement, announced…
Brothers who were basketball standouts accused in slaying
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two brothers have been charged with killing a man outside a Nashville high school in a crime that police say appears to be motivated by a lingering dispute over a girl. Metro police say they have…
