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Madison Co. Fire Dept. shares winter storm fire safety tips

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the potential threat of winter precipitation across our region, the Madison County Fire Department has shared a list of winter storm fire safety tips. A heavy buildup of ice or snow on trees and power…

Denise LaSalle memorial service, visitation plans announced

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Memorial service and visitation arrangements have been announced for "Queen of the Blues" Denise LaSalle. LaSalle passed away Monday at 78 years old. The renowned R&B singer, songwriter and record producer called Jackson home along with her…

Huntingdon police investigate Verizon break-in

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a burglary at Verizon after suspects broke into the store Wednesday morning and stole phones from the showroom displays. Officers were notified of the…

JMCSS Education vision committee meets

JACKSON, Tenn --  School and county leaders gathered Tuesday night for an Education Vision committee meeting. This was the first committee meeting of the new year. School officials used the time…

Blues legend Denise LaSalle passes away at 78

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What would the blues have been without the "Queen of the Blues," Denise LaSalle. She passed away Monday at 78 years old after years of health issues. Having roots…

Jackson City Council holds first meeting of 2018

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday for the first time in 2018. "Well, we're just looking forward to a new year," Councilman David Cisco said. With 2018 underway, the Jackson…

Second suspect arrested in connection with Henning homicide

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an August homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Danny DeBerry, 33, has been arrested and charged in the death of Kenneth Jamar Peat, 29. According to…

1 killed, 1 injured in Decatur Co. crash

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 90-year-old man died and another man was injured in a crash Monday afternoon near Decaturville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Willie G. Tillman, 90, of Decaturville was killed and 44-year-old Walter Higdon of Decaturville…

JPD: Officers investigate threat to north Jackson business

JACKSON, Tenn.-A large police presence at a business in north Jackson had officers investigating after receiving word of a threat to a north Jackson business. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received several calls to the newsroom Monday evening about an evacuation…

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