Family holds vigil for Tyeasha Starks
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A candlelight vigil and balloon release was held by the family of Tyeasha Starks on Friday. "We'll never be the same again. We'll never be whole again," said…
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Black History Month finale held at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A month-long celebration came to a close Friday. But not without a big finale. Dancers from the Mona Lisa Lanier Dance Studio performed at Jackson City…
Letter carrier honored after saving woman from fire
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The most prestigious honors for postal employees was given to a West Tennessee letter carrier for saving residents from a burning building. Martin letter carrier, Gary Powell was…
New details available on Atwood standoff
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- There is an update in the standoff that took place in Carroll County on Thursday. According to Kelli McAlister from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, around 10 p.m., the…
Open house being hosted by Madison County Sheriff's Office
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is giving the community a tour of a new facility. The sheriff's office says on March 9, an open house is being held at the Madison County J. Alexander Leech Criminal…
Comptroller's office says local county receives poor audit
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says Lake County received poor audit once again. The comptroller says that the report for 2022 had seven of the same issues seen in 2021, but came with additional findings in the…
SRO faces charges of statutory rape
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is on the wrong side of the law after being charged with statutory rape. A Dresden High School Resource Officer, 28-year-old Kristen Childress, was arrested on Thursday.…
Students get engaged during Black History Month program
PINSON, Tenn. -- Students have the opportunity to grow in knowledge while moving to the beat. With singing, dance and other presentations, students pre-K through fifth grade were able to…
Hardin County investigator receives promotion
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigator with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office has received a promotion. The sheriff's office shared on Facebook that Inv. Jeremy Hulen was made a sergeant. They say his career began with their team in…
Poet, writer to speak at Union in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A writer and poet is coming to Union University in March. According to a news release, Graham Hillard will be the featured speaker at the 30th annual Creative Writing Workshop on March 2. Hilliard wrote “Wolf Intervals:…
Local prison hosts Black History program
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A local prison presented a Black History Month program to incarcerated men. Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held the annual event, which is a chance to educate the men about the history of successful African Americans, as well…
JPD: Shots were fired along Moorewood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says shots were fired in north Jackson on Thursday. The department says that around 5:18 p.m., their officers were sent to the 100 block of Moorewood Drive for a report of an assault/shots…
Huntingdon man sentenced to 11 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon man was sentenced to federal prison. Friday, the district attorney's office said that Cassius Sinclair Jordan, 38, was sentenced to 11 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine…
'Sexualized' performances, housing discussed as legislators gather in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three state legislators were together Friday morning talking about what work is being done at the State Capitol. Representative Johnny Shaw, Representative Chris Todd, and Senator Ed Jackson each spoke about things they are specifically focusing on…
Anchor/reporter Ashley Luningham departs WBBJ
Ashley Luningham joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in March 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist. Over the past two years, Ashley has helped tell some of the most impactful stories throughout the community and most recently served as Anchor…
