JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has announced a new Head of School, set to take office in June 2020. Don Roe, a former USJ teacher and current administrator, will take on the role next year, according to…
UPDATE: Police have confirmed 26-year-old Shartavis Rollins, of Jackson, died Tuesday afternoon from injuries sustained in the shooting. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified a woman killed early Tuesday morning in a string of shootings overnight. Police say Charlene…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Brownsville woman has been charged with TennCare fraud and identity theft. Tamaria Whitley, 21, has been charged with TennCare fraud and identity theft after allegedly allowing another person to use her TennCare card, according to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army has updated their progress in the Angel Tree program and Red Kettle campaigns. The Salvation Army is aiming to raise $140,000 with its Red Kettle campaign. They say the campaign is currently $11,200 behind…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police have confirmed one person is dead in a shooting Tuesday morning. Police confirmed the shooting happened near the intersection of Robin Street and Tibbs Road. No additional details were immediately available. Stay with WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Lenoir Avenue around 4 a.m. and found a woman dead. Police…
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It's horrible thinking every day, 'Is he alive? Is he dead?'" said Frances Gaines, mother of William Brian McKenzie. "The last three months have been awful," said Patty Young, mother of Aaron Young. Two mothers, left uncertain if they…
ALAMO, Tenn.-- A special-called meeting is requested in Alamo, Monday, for recent door knocking incidents. Alamo Police Chief Brad York said the incidents have been resolved. Chief York said it turns out a few juveniles were going around knocking on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some bright students came together to compete. The 17th annual Spelling Bee was held Monday at Arlington Elementary School. Third, fourth and fifth grade students came together to test just how well they know their words. Mayor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Only six months into the fiscal year, tensions about the budget are already rising for the Madison County Commission. "We're at their mercy," Sheriff John Mehr said. The county…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you hear that bell, you know it's time for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign. With eight fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, they were behind on their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man convicted of killing a toddler returned to court Monday. Darwin Reid was convicted in November of killing 4-year-old Zion Croom in 2016. Reid returned to court Monday for a sentencing hearing on a charge of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's nothing like that fresh feeling after a haircut. Today, students at Isaac Lane Elementary got to experience that fresh feeling thanks to the generosity of the community. Barbers from across Jackson were invited to Isaac Lane…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A tractor-trailer crash closes the exit to North Highland this morning from Interstate 40. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5:40 a.m. Monday. A crash…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven people have been indicted after a year-long investigation into distribution of methamphetamine in West Tennessee, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's office says the indictments include charges of conspiracy…
