JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has charged a woman following the death of her 17-month-old child. According to JPD, 36-year-old Frances Cornett was charged with first degree murder for "intentional actions" that resulted in the child's death, which…
UPDATE: Savannah police say the store has been cleared. The investigation remains ongoing. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have confirmed Walmart was evacuated this afternoon due to a bomb threat. Police are currently at the store investigating. Stay with WBBJ…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On December 12 at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers responded to the area of Meadowlands Cove on the north side of Jackson for a call of shots fired. In…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps has confirmed 20 animals were removed from a property in McNairy County over the weekend. According to a news release, the animals were removed from a property in Guys. The release says investigators…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two inmates who escaped from Northwest Correctional Complex last week were arrested in Pompano Beach, Florida on Sunday. Robert Lee Brown and Christopher Osteen were arrested by the Broward County, Florida Sheriff's Department, the U.S. Marshals…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Northwest Correctional Complex inmates have escaped, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Correction. The release says Robert Lee Brown, 36, and Christopher…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning about an increase in scam calls. A news release from the sheriff's office says they have seen multiple daily calls about failure to appear for jury duty, social security…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jason Autry, a man previously charged in connection with the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo, has been indicted on federal charges following his arrest in Benton County last week. Court documents say a Benton County Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Whiteville man has been sentenced to federal prison on gun related charges. A news release from U.S. Attorney Michael Dunavant says Donnie Ray King, 41, was sentenced on Tuesday. According to information presented in court, King's…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with the Jackson Police Department confirm that around 8 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of Pleasant Street. According to investigators, when officers arrived on the scene, one victim…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Dozens of people are in custody in a West Tennessee county following a drug investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the Savannah Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff's Office Wednesday, targeting drug sales in Hardin County.…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A sheriff in one West Tennessee county has noticed a disturbing trend. Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher is speaking out about an increase in certain crimes being committed.…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Gibson County. According to a news release, a search warrant was executed at a home on…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department responded to three different firearm related incidents over the weekend. December 7, 2020 Nature of Incident: Firearm Violence and Arrests This Weekend This weekend Dyersburg Police Department... Posted by Dyersburg Police Department…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henry County man has been sentenced to more than six years on a federal gun charge. Jeffery Garvin Townsend, 60, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, following a search of Townsend's…
Crime Stoppers of Jackson-Madison County, Tenn., encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.
