West TN Heart Walk kicks off Saturday morning
JACKSON, Tenn - Get your heart healthy and moving at the West Tennessee Heart Walk. Karen Freeman with Leaders Credit Union stopped by the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News studio…
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Pet of the week: Gooney
JACKSON, Tenn -- This 1 year old spunky, good time boy is looking for a family that loves to have fun. Gooney enjoys the company of people and his tail…
Guilty: Zach Adams murder trial concludes with unanimous verdict
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The jury reached a final verdict Friday afternoon in the murder trial of Zach Adams. After two days of deliberating, the jury found Adams guilty…
Illegally dumping in Madison Co. could cost you
DENMARK, Tenn. -- The grace period is over when it comes to dumping in Madison County. If you get caught, it will cost you. "We spend thousands of dollars each…
BREAKING: Zach Adams found guilty on all counts
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Zach Adams has been found guilty on all counts, including felony first-degree murder, in the death of Holly Bobo. After years of anticipation, a verdict was…
UPDATE: Verdict reportedly expected at 4:45 in Zach Adams murder trial
UPDATE -- A verdict is reportedly expected at 4:45 p.m. in Zach Adams' murder trial. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for live coverage. Earlier story: HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Judge Creed McGinley spoke to the jury before the…
Humboldt police seek to ID men in $4,000 Wal-Mart thefts
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify two men wanted in a recent shoplifting incident at Wal-Mart. On Friday, officers began investigating a theft that ocurred at Wal-Mart in Humboldt, according to a release from the…
Jury still out in Zach Adams murder trial
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Everyone is anxiously awaiting a verdict in the murder trial of Zach Adams at the Hardin County Courthouse. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are in the building, and the jury started their deliberations for the day around 8:30…
Escapees on the run from Western Mental Health Institute; considered dangerous
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar police are racing to catch two escaped inmates. "We would rather over react than under react," Bolivar Police Chief Pat Baker said. Thursday night, 31-year-old Joseph Bortz…
Jury in Holly Bobo murder trial reconvene Friday morning
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn -- Day 10 of the Holly Bobo murder trial ended with the jury heading to deliberations. The jury was unable to reach a verdict by the end of the…
Jackson Madison County schools lace up for Goody 2 Shoes run
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson Madison county school system had the community lacing up their running shoes for students in need Thursday night. Close to 40% of JMCSS families are in poverty. The school system…
Community, family, officers pray for James Perry's return
BOLIVAR, Tenn.--The Hardeman County community gathered Thursday evening to pray for the return of James Perry. Through song and prayer, the community prayed for the 83-year-old Alzheimer's patient to be found safe…
Recap of closing arguments in Holly Bobo Murder trial
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's a nine-day trial six years in the making. "The only question is do we have the right people? And…
Selmer woman gets a 105th birthday surprise
SELMER, Tenn. -- A belated birthday gift was given to a deserving woman who's been around more than a century. Thursday the town of Selmer gave one of its oldest citizen, who's…
Murder trial brings economic push for Savannah businesses
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — As the Holly Bobo murder trial wraps up in Hardin County, its impacts are reaching far beyond the courtroom. "I feel like it's giving us a name," Savannah…
