Bystander training teaches how to become a hero
JACKSON, Tenn.- Dozens packed Luther Hall at Union University, Tuesday night to become a hero. Local non-profit, WRAP teamed up with the Madison County Health Department to host the discussion about…
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Update: Woman charged with animal cruelty in alleged Gibson Co. puppy mill
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is charged with animal cruelty after deputies and volunteers performed a rescue operation Tuesday at an alleged puppy mill, according to the sheriff's office.…
State breaks ground on phase 2 of I-69
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The second phase of a project that will connect Union City to Troy in Dyer County is officially under way. The corridor is expected to be completed in October…
Local NAACP chapter kicks off summer reading program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of this summer's biggest reading campaigns kicked off Tuesday. Hoping to help students looking to learn over the summer, the Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the NAACP hosted…
Election officials urge voters who have moved to update address
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tuesday meeting of the Madison County Election Commission came with a reminder for local voters. Anyone who's moved since the last election is urged to check and update their address…
Jackson City Council approves budget using reserve fund balance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members are going into the 2017 fiscal year concerned over how much they're spending. The council approved the budget Tuesday after finding out more…
Man accused of punching pit bull puppy in video charged with animal cruelty
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing an animal cruelty charge after a video surfaced online of him allegedly hitting a puppy with his first, according to Paris police. [caption…
Hair Design School gives cancer survivors free beauty treatments
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cancer survivors got extra special treatment Tuesday. The Hair Design School in Jackson offered every cancer survivor one free beauty treatment. They could get anything from manicures to…
Madison Co. commissioners vote to cut budget for some nonprofits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners voted Tuesday to cut funding for several local nonprofit organizations. “It's devastating because we're already struggling to stay open,” Rose Yarbrough said. Yarbrough…
Gibson Co. deputies investigate possible puppy mill; 45 puppies rescued
UPDATE: Woman charged with animal cruelty in alleged Gibson Co. puppy mill Original story: GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's department is investigating what they are calling a puppy mill as at least 45 puppies are being rescued. According to Sheriff…
Morning crash slows traffic along 45 Bypass in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tuesday morning crash on the north side of the city ties up traffic along a busy thoroughfare. The wreck took place on the Highway 45 Bypass at Old Humboldt Road. Witnesses say a car and a large work truck were…
JMCSS Superintendent not asking for contract extension
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson-Madison County School System's Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin announced Monday night she will not be asking for an extension on her contract. She announced during the work session she will be leaving her position June 30, 2017. Ruffin…
Huntingdon church mourns loss of longtime pastor
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- After decades of service to First Baptist Church in Huntingdon, members are mourning the loss of their pastor. Pastor Fred Ward was laid…
Wanted Milan robbery suspect surrenders to police
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police said the robbery suspect they have been looking for since late last month is now in custody. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first showed you Desmond Stewart's picture Friday. Investigators said he turned himself in Sunday…
Lifeguard hailed hero after saving person's life at area community center pool
JACKSON, Tenn.-Scary moments Monday at a Hub City community center, where a lifeguard is being hailed a hero for saving a person's life. It happened around 2 p.m. at the…
