GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the driver killed in a crash Wednesday morning in Gibson County. According to a crash report, 39-year-old Jonathan Watford, of Newbern, was driving on Highway 104 just before 11 a.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day two of the trial between the Madison County Sheriff's Department and the County government started with Sheriff John Mehr taking the stand and defending his financial decisions. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Milan man has been sentenced to federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. A news release from the U.S. District Attorney's Office says 27-year-old Michael Peoples was sentenced in early October. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
