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TWRA investigates poaching of nearly 100 birds

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after nearly 100 birds were found dead near the Madison County and Crockett County line. TWRA Wildlife Officer Amy Snider says…

Humboldt rape suspect appears in court

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man accused of rape appears in court. Dalton Leslie, 20, appeared Wednesday morning in court. He is charged with raping a woman. In June of 2017, court…

Jefferson Award: Lori Collins

Every month WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The National Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leader's Credit Union honors local people who impact others…

Reelfoot Lake State Park opens new cabins

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- In an exciting announcement from Reelfoot Lake State Park, officials recently held a ribbon cutting to unveil seven new visitor cabins. The new cabins are made with concrete…

Police search home in east Jackson neighborhood

UPDATE: Jackson police confirm a suspect in a weekend shooting was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in the 200 block of East Forest Avenue. See the updated story here. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are on scene in east…

Martin AT&T store burglarized overnight

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a burglary early this morning at an AT&T store. Police responded just before 3 a.m. to an alarm at the business on Commons Drive. Police…

Man charged in armed robbery indicted in federal court

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A man charged in a south Madison County robbery has been indicted in federal court. Dakota James Vann is now facing charges stemming from a robbery at Five Points store on Ozier Road in Pinson. The robbery…

Lane College celebrates annual Religious Emphasis Week

JACKSON, Tenn.--Lane College is celebrating its annual Religious Emphasis Week. The celebration aligns with the school's mission to enhance the spiritual development of its students. Students met Tuesday night in the Cyber Cafe on campus.

Jackson theatre stars win awards

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Children and Teen Theatre presented "The 31st Annual Theatre Awards" downtown at 'The Ned', Tuesday night. The entertainment and awards were given in each of the following categories: Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Rising Young Star, Most…

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