Politics for the People: Candidates for Madison County Sheriff recently sat down with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, and you can check out the videos of those interviews below. Note: These candidate interviews are listed in alphabetical order. John Mehr [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="a73f935351431450f0bd50f1fe62e402521b9b88"…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With temperatures beginning to rise, it's important to recognize the dangers that arise with your vehicles as well. "Sunday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. With more than…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A new park opened in Brownsville, but this one is for your furry friends. After purchasing the property to use as a green space for the community, the City of Brownsville decided to turn it into…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple charges, including kidnapping, was found by the U.S. Marshals Service. The news release says that on April 21, Tanner Hedge, 24, of Benton County, was allegedly involved in a domestic assault with…
JACKSON, Tenn. – A man waiting at a red light in east Jackson was able to drive away from an unfortunate incident. At the intersection of East Forest and North Highland Avenue, a tree fell on the rear of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local employment agency held a special, fun-filled event. Personnel Placements, LLC. sponsored a human resources event on Wednesday at Hub City Brewing. The event lasted until 2:30 p.m. The comedian and social media persona, Heather Land…
UPDATE: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The boil water notice was lifted around 4:30 p.m. on Friday after a certified testing of the water. EARLIER STORY: CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some residents…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old Jackson resident is helping keep Jackson beautiful. According to a news release, Naomi Thompson has coordinated a trash pickup event with her dance studio Pat Brown School of Dancing and the Madison County Fire Department.…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- President Joe Biden has marked the month of April as Second Chance Month, and one Whiteville Correctional Facility instructor is giving students just that: a second chance. [caption id="attachment_1072365" align="aligncenter"…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Frederick Agee, of Tennessee's 28th Judicial District, announces the sentencing in a 2017 murder case. According to Agee, known Gangster…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday sees…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The World's Biggest Fish Fry makes its return for another tasty season. The 69th annual Fish Fry kicked off earlier this week with visitors from all over West Tennessee descending on Paris and Henry County. Plus, the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special awards ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon at the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were recognized for their achievements while on duty. Four awards were given for excellence in areas of patrol including watching out…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Gibson County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Jackson Nelson Cunningham "I've…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Jackson Central-Merry Field House is ready! According to a news release, the field house is now fully functional and activities are already underway. “We’re excited that the gym is finally open. Our cheerleader tryouts will…
