Witnesses, officials describe fiery semi crash on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A semi-trailer hauling eight vehicles, travelling eastbound on I-40, collided with a bridge Tuesday, causing a massive fire delay. "One of the steer tires blowed on…
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GALLERY: Mayor's Civic Pride Awards hosted in Jackson Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tradition to honor the doers in the community continued Tuesday. The City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful hosted their 31st Mayor's Civic Pride Award Ceremony…
New coffee shop opens in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new local coffee shop hosted their grand opening Tuesday. The Roasted Bean is the first coffee shop of south Jackson, located at 21 Meridian Springs Drive. In honor of opening day, The Roasted Bean offered…
Sheriff's Office: escaped inmate arrested at Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes has confirmed escaped inmate Jacob Oliver was arrested this afternoon at the Walmart store in south Jackson. The sheriff's office confirmed the arrest around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The sheriff's office…
JMCSS hiring bus drivers, attendants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is looking to expand their employment opportunities by hiring more bus drivers and special education attendants, according to a news release. "This is a unique opportunity. The benefits we offered throughout the…
Ex-wife of Martin Luther King Jr. assassin charged with animal cruelty in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anna Sandhu Ray appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning. "Ms. Ray is charged with 44 counts of animal cruelty," Judge Blake Anderson announced. Police and animal control…
Interstate 40 crash blocks eastbound lanes
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A crash Tuesday afternoon blocked eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 after a tractor-trailer truck caught fire. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened near the 78 mile marker. THP says the vehicle involved hit…
Sheriff's Office searching for escaped inmate
UPDATE (6/22/21): The search is over -- officials say Jacob Oliver was apprehended at approximately 3:25 p.m Tuesday afternoon. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating an escaped inmate. Investigators…
Garth Brooks ticket giveaway - enter now!
(6/24/2021): Submissions for this contest have closed and we are no longer accepting entries. Thank you for participating! JACKSON, Tenn. -- Garth Brooks is set to perform in Nashville this summer, and you could be there -- for free! The…
McNairy Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud, theft
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County woman is being charged with TennCare fraud and theft after allegedly giving false information to appear eligible for TennCare. Melissa Howard, 58, is charged with one count of TennCare fraud and theft of…
THP investigating crash on Highway 18
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18 in Medon. THP says two vehicles are involved in the crash. Serious injuries have been reported. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News online…
Union City man charged with arson in house fire
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Union City man is facing charges following a fire at an Obion County home last month. Joseph Lee Morris, 45, is charged with one count of aggravated arson, according to a news release from the…
Dozens of animals removed from home in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of animals are removed from a home in east Jackson. Officials with the Jackson Animal Care Center and Animal Rescue Corps say they've been working on an…
Former Benton Co. pastor in custody on multiple rape charges
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County pastor is being charged with multiple counts of statutory rape and more. Josh Henley, a former pastor at Church of Christ in Holladay…
Officials share details on morning plane crash that killed pilot
MERCER, Tenn. -- A person is dead following a plane crash Monday morning in a rural part of Madison County. Multiple agencies responded to a report of a missing plane in Madison County. Investigators…
