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Jailer accused of insurance fraud, theft maintains innocence

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County jailer accused of lying about an on the job injury posts $2,500 bond Tuesday afternoon. As WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you, Deputy Saundra Bundy was indicted Monday…

Bobo suspect no longer has to wear tracking device

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A judge rules Jeffrey Pearcy, a suspect in the Holly Bobo case, will no longer wear a tracking device, Tuesday. The board of probation said they can no longer monitor…

Homemade ice cream a prize for community spirit award

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A new initiative with a sweet incentive was announced Tuesday morning with Jackson Police. A new yearly prize, called the Community Spirit Award, will be given out to those who show…

Scotts Hill residents pay 73 percent more for water

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn -- As of Tuesday, the water bills for families in Scotts Hill have almost doubled. Town officials unanimously approved new water rates last month, raising them 73 percent. Mayor Jessie Powers…

Henderson County inmate arraigned on felony escape charge

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The inmate who escaped from jail and the woman who investigators say helped him appeared in court on Tuesday morning. David Pullam and Sandra Elkins were appointed an attorney during…

Man arrested in fatal Ala. cold case shooting

ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - Eastern Alabama sheriff's officials say they've arrested a man in northwestern Tennessee who's suspected in his wife's 2003 shooting death. Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson said Tuesday that authorities arrested 33-year-old Randall Kilpatrick on murder charges…

Accused kidnapper arraigned on additional charges

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of kidnapping a teen at knife-point is now facing additional charges. Ma'quarious Cathey was arraigned on aggravated assault, evading arrest and reckless driving charges in Henderson County…

Grants approved to curb violence in Jackson

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson City Council approved multiple grants on Tuesday in efforts to curb violence. In a 5-1 vote, the city approved a 3-year GRIT or Gang Resistance Intervention Grant. The funds…

Governor, education chief release TCAP data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The latest data shows Tennessee students made gains in the majority of the state's 31 grade and subject-level tests. Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman announced Tuesday that the biggest increases seen in the…

Commissioners delay bonuses for Madison County workers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners passed a new budget on the first day of the fiscal year. The commission voted Tuesday to hold off on bonuses for county employees. “We're just giving a…

New Tennessee laws starting on July 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  -- Fourteen new law were enacted in Tennessee on Tuesday. The slideshow to the left breaks down what these laws mean.  More information on these laws can be found here

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