Man accused of hiding pot in police car
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a man tried to hide marijuana in the back seat of a police car. Andrew Rockett was arraigned Tuesday on one…
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Gibson Co. man faces 4 counts of rape involving teen
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Dyer man is facing four counts of rape involving a teenager. Joshua Dan Adams, 34, is accused of unlawful sexual…
McNairy County to end contract with ambulance provider
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents voice concern after McNairy County announces it will end its contract with its current ambulance service provider, Community Health Services. John Surrat says he's used the…
Pinnacle Foods to hold employee meeting about future of Jackson plant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a developing story, Pinnacle Foods says it's discontinuing many foods made at its Jackson plant. An employee told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the plant will hold an employee meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the civic center…
UPDATE: Missing infant found, father arrested
UPDATE -- Police say they have found an infant that was the subject of an Amber alert. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 5-month-old Ayla Settles was taken early Tuesday "by force" from her home in Memphis by her non-custodial…
Redemption Road Rescue to host open house
JACKSON, Tenn. --This one's for cowboys and cowgirls here in our area. This Saturday, May 13, Redemption Road Rescue will host an open house at its facility here in Jackson. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You and…
AMP to kick off summer concert series
JACKSON, Tenn. --Kick off your summer with a free music series right here in Jackson. Friday, May 9, The AMP Concert Series will kick off at the West Tennessee Farmers Market downtown. The Kimberlie Helton Band will perform this week.…
Veterans organization to host free weekend concert
JACKSON, Tenn. --Sip on locally crafted beer and enjoy live music, all to help veterans. Coming up on Friday, May 12, Wille Pete, a non-profit organization that supports the Wounded Warrior Project, will host a military band fundraiser. That'll run…
Casey Jones Village to host "Art on the Porch"
JACKSON, Tenn. --Tuesday night will be an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. On May 9, Friends of The Dream Center will host "Art on the Porch" at Casey Jones Village here in Jackson. That'll run from 6:00 to 8:00…
UPDATE: TBI speaks out on Humboldt woman charged in human trafficking case
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A woman faces charges after a 15-year-old is allegedly bartered for drugs. "It's scary," Humboldt resident Becky Olds said. The…
Brownsville police host Citizens Police Academy
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local police department showed community members what the experience is like for the person behind the badge. Instead of students becoming teachers, they became officers.…
Pinnacle Foods announces it is discontinuing some products made at Jackson plant
JACKSON, Tenn.-Just days after issuing a nationwide recall over listeria concerns, Pinnacle Foods announced, Monday it is discontinuing many of the foods made at its Jackson plant. According to the company, it is…
Local golf tourney to help local veterans
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a great day Monday for golfers who hit the links to help local veterans. Members of the Captain Jack Holland Detachment of the Marine Corps League hosted their…
West TN Strawberry Festival kicks off with grand opening festivities
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is officially underway in Humboldt. Known as the "granddaddy" of West Tennessee festivals, it is also known to draw the biggest crowd. Throughout the week, vendors are…
City of Jackson fights for ownership of Bemis Mill
BEMIS, Tenn. -- Bemis resident Joel Jackson says he's tired of looking at the unfinished demolition of the former Bemis textile mill and is ready for a change. "It's…
