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TBI: Kenton man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material

KENTON, Tenn. -- A Kenton man has been indicted and arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that Kerry A. Wade was indicted and arrested on Wednesday for possessing child sexual abuse material. The…

THP: 2 killed in Sunday head-on collision on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died during a head-on collision on the interstate. The THP says the crash occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 3 in the eastbound lane of Interstate 40, near…

Jackson police share update on recent crimes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There have been several crimes within the past two months, and some still with no updates. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reached out to the Jackson Police Department for updates on several…

Jackson State to offer real estate course in fall of 2022

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is offering a real estate course in the fall of 2022. Jackson State says the entry level, 90-hour affiliate broker pre-licensure course will be three days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30…

Jackson General receives award for stroke care

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital received an award for its stroke care. According to a news release, the American Heart Association gave the hospital its Silver Plus Get With the Guidelines Stroke quality achievement award. The release…

Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a man is facing charges in relation to a fatal wreck in Madison County on July 4. According to THP, 58-year-old Thomas Crutchfield, of Bells, has been charged with leaving the scene…

Jackson Street bridge to close this week for repairs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's Street Department continues its road construction project with the closure of the Jackson Street bridge. Repairs on Jackson Street are set to take place on Wednesday at 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday. Both lanes…

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