Jefferson Award: Willie White
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Twice a week, you can find Willie White volunteering at Regency Retirement Home in Jackson doing what she loves. "I feel the Lord spoke to my heart, and…
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3 airlifted in Hardin Co. crash
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people were airlifted after a Wednesday afternoon crash near Crump. According to police, the call went out around 2:15 p.m. for the two-vehicle crash on Old Union Road in the area of West Hardin Elementary…
Jackson police investigate theft of air rifle from Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to identify two people as they investigate the theft of an air rifle from Walmart. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, two men concealed an Airsoft rifle around…
Former Chester Co. pastor, teaching assistant pleads guilty to attempted rape
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Henderson pastor and teaching assistant once charged with raping a teenager entered a guilty plea Tuesday. Mike Ulmer pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexual battery, assault, and two…
Hardeman Co. residents form anti-violence coalition
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardeman County residents band together to form an anti-violence coalition. In light of recent acts of violence involving youth, local people have formed the Hardeman County Wall…
Jackson General Hospital's Board of Trustees host monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson General Hospital's Board of Trustees held there monthly meeting Tuesday at Jackson General Hospital. During the meeting, they approved the financial budget for 2019. The budget includes a projected…
Jackson police see increase in vehicle burglaries, remind residents to lock doors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is warning residents of an increase in thefts from vehicles. Investigators have seen an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past month, according to a release from the department. They say most of…
Jackson City Council sets tax rate; some property owners to pay more
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some property owners in Jackson will pay more in taxes. In a 4-2 vote Tuesday, with one abstention, Jackson City Council members set a tax rate that's expected…
Jackson Fire Department hosts 'Splash Day' at Ballpark
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids in Jackson got a chance Tuesday to play in the water with a little help from the fire department. The Jackson Fire Department hosted their fourth Splash Day…
Mayor's Civic Pride Awards honor those who 'keep Jackson beautiful'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses, homes and people were recognized Tuesday in north Jackson for efforts in keeping Jackson beautiful. "Obviously they are one cut above or they wouldn't have…
Bridge named in honor of former state senator
JACKSON, Tenn. — The unveiling of a simple roadway sign provides a lasting memory in honor of former state senator Bobby Carter. "He worked so hard for this area, and to have a…
School uniform drive for JMCSS students yields over 600 pieces of clothing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local nonprofit Corey's Gifts along with the Jackson-Madison County School System held a school uniform clothing drive earlier this month. During the week of June 15, they held…
Police search for missing Middle TN teen
LEWISBURG, Tenn. -- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for your help finding a missing teen. Alaina Lykins, 15, was last seen June 18 in Lewisburg. It is believed Lykins could be in Middle Tennessee, Alabama or…
Local fire department helps get cat down from tree
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It may sound like a cliche, but a local pet owner got some help this week when firefighters got their cat down from a tree. The Dyer Fire Department says they received a call earlier this…
Henderson police chief resigns
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The chief of police in Henderson has resigned effective the end of this week. Wilton Cleveland confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that he turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday morning. According to a post…
