Lane College opens student food pantry to fight hunger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college is welcoming a partnership with a local organization to fight hunger. "This actually started when a student came to me one day," said Lane College Safety…
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Suspect in Beech Bluff car chase in custody
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes has confirmed a suspect in a car chase Tuesday afternoon is in custody. Mapes said the suspect is believed to have been driving a stolen vehicle. The suspect was…
Man dies after July crash near Ramer
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a July crash near Ramer, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. In a crash report, the THP says 50-year-old Brian Null, of Ramer, died after a crash on July 27. The…
Paris police seek to ID man in counterfeit money investigation
PARIS, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man in a counterfeit money investigation. The city of Paris shared two photos of the man on their Facebook page. Anyone who can identify the man is…
Humboldt police investigate morning shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a shooting in a neighborhood Tuesday morning. Humboldt police say they responded to a home on Maple Circle around 9:30 a.m. and found a juvenile boy…
McNairy Co. deputy in critical condition after head-on crash
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County Sheriff's Office deputy is in critical condition after a crash Monday near Selmer. According to a crash report, Gregory Slack, 49, of Jackson, was driving south on U.S. 45 near Lake Field Road…
Madison County Commissioners approve property for new K-8
JACKSON, Tenn.--In a 17-7 vote, Madison County Commissioners voted to approve funding the new K-8 school to be built on Ashport Road. "If they choose to move forward with that, than they actually have the funding now at their disposal…
JMC Library holds annual fundraising event
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Reading lovers enjoyed a relaxing atmosphere at the Jackson fairgrounds, Monday night. The Library Foundation hosted its ninth annual "Books of Madison County" fundraising event. Lawyer and author Bill…
College students learn about interacting with local law enforcement officers at on-campus event
JACKSON, Tenn.--College students learned more about local laws and law enforcement officers at a new event. Lane College hosted the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, known as "NOBLE" at at the…
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt honored as outstanding volunteer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team would like to honor and congratulate a member of our news team. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt co-hosted the "Circles of Hope"…
Authorities find body of missing Carroll Co. man
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Carroll County discover the body of a man who was reported missing Sunday. The body of 76-year-old Rex Worman was found around 11:30 a.m. Monday in…
Local farmers feel strain of tariffs, late planting season
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agricultural tariffs between the U.S and China along with bad weather conditions were two of the impacts that farmers across the country have dealt with this year. "Right now…
How to prevent blue-green algae in your pond
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On a hot day, you or your pet may want to take a dip in a local pond. But, after several dogs around the southeast have died, you may want…
Humboldt police investigate Friday robbery
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a robbery Friday near Viking Drive. Police say officers responded to a report of a person being robbed at gunpoint in the area of Chester Cove and Viking Drive. The suspect is described…
Body found in vehicle at Pickwick Lake
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities have found a body in a vehicle at Pickwick Lake. The body was found Monday afternoon in a vehicle near the main boat ramp at Pickwick Lake, according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. The…
