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Theft reported at Haywood Co. fire station

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of multiple items from the South Hatchie Fire Department in Haywood County. In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office says the thefts happened sometime between February 4…

Decatur Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks 2 suspects in home invasion

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying two suspects believed to have assaulted a woman during a home invasion on Mt. Lebanon Road in Decaturville. A news release from the sheriff’s office says the home invasion…

Madison County Commission prepares for monthly meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County commissioners met Thursday to discuss their role in the public-private partnership for the construction of two schools. Next Tuesday, the Madison County Commission will be voting on whether they will…

BREAKING: JMC School Board member submits resignation to board

JACKSON, Tenn.--A member of the Jackson-Madison County School Board has announced he's stepping down. School board member Morris Merriweather submitted his resignation Thursday evening at the monthly school board meeting. Board chairman James Johnson read from a letter Merriweather had…

First Lady Maria Lee visits Dream Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The First Lady of Tennessee visited a local nonprofit organization Thursday. The Dream Center invited First Lady Maria Lee to learn about their Jackson program It's all on behalf of her initiative "Tennessee Serves," which she works…

River communities react to flooding

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many who live along the Tennessee River in one county are preparing for the impacts of the rising flood waters. "A lot of people think it's just a tourist…

Local elementary schools hosts STEM career fair

SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- They may still be in elementary school, but students at one school got a look at some careers that could interest them. Scotts Hill Elementary School hosted a…

Isaac Lane celebrates Black History Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Isaac Lane Elementary second grade teacher Dr. Calandra Williamson has worn a different t-shirt every day, representing a lesson in Black History. Thursday, she wore her sorority letters, Delta…

Florists feel the rush for Valentine's Day gifts

JAC KSON, Tenn. -- According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend over $27 billion in gifts for this year's Valentine's Day. Local business owners in Jackson are getting…

2 injured in Union City shooting Wednesday night

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that injured two men. According to a news release, officers were responding to a report of gunshots on Nash Street around 10 p.m. when two men were…

Fatal I-40 wreck backs up traffic for miles

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--It's been several hours after an accident Wednesday morning on I-40. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the crash involved two tractor-trailer trucks. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said…

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