1 of 2 suspects in shooting appears in court
UPDATE (8/31/23): Lexington man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in Jackson JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teriney McIntosh appeared in Jackson City Court Friday morning. She's accused of driving…
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UPDATE: Suspect in Monday night shooting in custody
UPDATE (8/31/23): Lexington man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in Jackson JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed Robert Tipler, a suspect in a fatal shooting Monday night on Coach Drive off Whitehall Street, is in custody.…
Woman charged in Carroll Co. Highway 70 crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Camden woman is facing multiple charges after a crash Wednesday on Highway 70. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Amy Prentiss, of Camden, is charged with DUI third offense, three…
UPDATE: Accused getaway driver in deadly shooting in custody
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of two suspects wanted in connection with a recent deadly shooting has been captured. Teriney McIntosh, 21, of Jackson is accused of driving a homicide suspect from the scene of a shooting Feb. 18 in east…
Benefit concert held for local musician battling cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Family and friends of a local musician came together to help out their loved one the best way they knew how. "We just wanted to play some music…
Dancers continue to practice for performance despite weather delays
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local dancers are still practicing for their big event, even though it was delayed. Dancers from LaQuan Dance Studio practiced at Westwood Recreational Community Center. LaQuan Dance Studio has dance classes for girls and boy, ages 6-18.…
School board budget committee considers classrooms, salaries and technology
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board Budget Committee met Thursday evening to map out a financial plan for the school system. During the meeting, members discussed the possibility of opening ten new Pre-K classrooms and adding a 5%…
TN College of Applied Technology McKenzie holds signing day
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- When most people think of an academic signing day, they generally think about sports, but not in this case. High school students from across West Tennessee announced their…
Flood-related school closures for Friday, Feb. 22
The following schools are closed for flooding. The Barber School will be closed Friday, February 22. Carroll Academy will be closed Friday, February 22. Chester County schools will be closed Friday, February 22. Family Christian School will be closed Friday, February 22.…
Black History Month: Local elementary school honors achievements with music
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local elementary school students are honoring Black History Month through the arts. At South Elementary School, fifty students volunteered to help put on the Black History Month program. The program celebrates the accomplishments of African Americans…
TDOT repairs potholes on I-40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've driven on I-40 recently, you may have noticed the amount of potholes. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was led to this problem after a viewer called…
Decatur Co. sheriff talks about local flooding
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Because of recent heavy rainfall this week, many parts of Decatur County are experiencing flooding. Local officials say this is common for people who live along…
Pope Elementary PTO petitions for new school building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some parents are concerned their Jackson-Madison County School District won't be getting a new school. Members of the Pope Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization say they're concerned,…
Bethel University students booked for parking violations
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Preston Henderson is a student at Bethel University. Two weeks ago, he was cited by McKenzie police for parking in a handicap spot on campus. What he thought…
JMCSS aims to prepare students for jobs with 'Launch'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will soon have even more opportunities to prepare for their future careers while still in school. The Jackson-Madison County School System has formally announced the Launch…
