Tennessee revamps 'Where the Money Goes' website
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The state has revamped a website that shows residents how counties spend money. "We call the website 'Where the Money Goes.' It's also known as Transparency and…
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Local organization's 'friendship bench' aims to encourage unity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization unveils a structure they hope will remind residents about compassion. Thursday, The Links Incorporated and the City of Jackson teamed up to unveil the "friendship bench" at…
Local police discuss policy changes after nationwide protests
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last year's protests, along with this week's conviction of former police officer Derrick Chauvin, are prompting change at law enforcement agencies across the country -- and here in…
Jackson Transit Authority considers new electric bus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Forget the "electric slide" -- the Jackson Transit Authority is looking at an electric ride. Thursday morning they toured a brand new electric bus from Gillig. So far,…
Madison County convicted felon gets 8 years in prison for carrying firearm
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County man previously convicted on charges including aggravated burglary, arson and evading arrest is headed to prison for more than eight years. Authorities say 26-year-old Reggie Carnell James Jr.,…
6 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,244 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,244. Those new patients range in age from 24-years-old to…
The World's Biggest Fish Fry returns to Paris for 68th year
PARIS, Tenn. -- A famous annual festival has made its way back to West Tennessee, after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Today began the kickoff of a West…
WRAP's donation closet in need of supplies
WEST Tenn. -- Women Resource and Rape Assistance, also known as WRAP, needs your help. Wrap serves more than 2 thousand survivors each year, and more than half of those survivors have children. Their donation closet at the Safe Hope…
Investigation underway into Haywood County plane crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews found a plane crash site in Haywood County Wednesday morning. Tuesday evening, the Haywood County Sheriff's Office received a call that the air traffic…
Benton/Decatur North Utility District under boil notice
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton/Decatur North Utility District has issued a boil water notice for the district Wednesday afternoon. The precautionary boil notice will remain in effect for 48 hours or until further notice. The notice is in effect…
Jackson State hosts drive-thru vaccination clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local community college hosted a drive-by COVID-19 vaccination event. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department administered the Pfizer vaccine at Jackson State Community College on Wednesday. The drive-thru…
Area Agency on Aging volunteers honored for their service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers with the Area Agency on Aging were honored for their work in the community. The organization has four programs with over 230 volunteers that give rides, deliver meals, and provide basic services to individuals that are…
Red Cross offers free fire safety education, planning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you have a fire escape plan? The Red Cross wants to help you. Through May 8, the Midwest Tennessee Chapter of the Red Cross is offering…
Suspect in meth distribution sentenced to 8 years
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged in a methamphetamine trafficking investigation has been sentenced to eight years. Saul Vega Flores, 51, was sentenced on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine.…
Colleagues look back on the career of Madison County Deputy Terry Dyer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Colleagues of Deputy Terry Dyer remember who he was, as an officer and a person. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness spoke with Madison County Sheriff John Mehr, who discussed Dyer's work throughout his career. Dyer had previously worked for…
