Family seeks answers following officer-involved fatal shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A family is looking for answers in the death of Anthony Jones. "He used to bring strays home, and he used to play with his toys, and…
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Hornbeak man charged following TBI investigation
HORNBEAK, Tenn. -- A Hornbeak man has been accused of selling narcotics following an investigation by law enforcement. A news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a joint investigation with the 27th Judicial District Drug Task led to…
220,538 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,828 deaths, 1,101 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 220,538 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, October 14. In addition, 2,828 people have died and 1,101 are currently hospitalized. Another 198,465 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
THP investigating two-vehicle crash in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash near the intersection of Highway 104 and State Route 457 in Gibson County. THP says two vehicles were involved in the wreck, including a commercial vehicle. Traffic is…
Health department confirms 45 new cases of COVID-19, additional death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed an additional death due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 55-year-old man died Oct. 1 due to complications from the virus. A total of 72 Madison…
Day 1 - Madison County Sheriff's Department lawsuit against Madison Co. goes to court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department first filed a lawsuit against Madison County more than a year ago. Now they're finally in the courtroom. Tuesday morning, the two sides met in circuit…
Protesters gather in front of district attorney's office and home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group gathered to protest in front of District Attorney Jody Pickens' office in downtown Jackson early Tuesday afternoon. Protesters rallied for people who they claim are being wrongfully prosecuted. "We…
Jackson Fire Department begins free smoke alarm installation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last week, the Jackson Fire Department hosted a smoke alarm drive for free smoke alarm installations. Tuesday, those smoke alarms got installed. "It provides piece of mind and…
Madison County, sheriff's department meet in court following lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over one year after the sheriff's department sued the county, the two sides finally met face to face in Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, with millions of dollars on…
Carroll County Sheriff's Office seeking location of missing 14-year-old
UPDATE (10/14/20): Investigators with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that 14-year-old Conor Alan Baumgardner, who was last seen Monday night at a home near Cedar Grove, was found Tuesday evening and is safe. CARROLL COUNTY,…
218,829 COVID-19 cases confirmed in TN, 2,797 deaths, 1,068 hospitalizations
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a total of 218,829 cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, October 13. In addition, 2,797 people have died and 1,068 are currently hospitalized. Another 196,940 have either recovered or are inactive. The…
City council moves forward on $5 million request from fire department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council is moving forward on a $5 million request from the fire department. They held a special called meeting over video conference Tuesday morning. The…
Henderson Police Department identifies officers involved in fatal shooting
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department has identified two officers who were involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting early Monday morning in McNairy County. Henderson Police Chief Gary Davidson says Officer Kyle Carter and Officer Danielle Cook were involved…
Election commission prepares for early voting to kick off Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for this November's election kicks off Wednesday. The Madison County Election Commission was busy all day Tuesday getting prepared. They are putting up plexiglass to separate voters…
19 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 3,375 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 19 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 3,375. Those cases include 11 men and seven women, ranging in age from 14-years-old to 78-years-old. One…
