HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.--The family of an inmate, allegedly beaten to death at the Hardeman County Correctional Center, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Carolyn Johnson, the wife of Earl Johnson is suing the prison operated by CoreCivic. Court papers filed…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Guests enjoyed the 14th Annual Taste of McNairy Food Festival Tuesday night. Tuesday evening, community members gathered at the Selmer Community Center to support a great cause. The Taste of…
OAKFIELD, Tenn. -- An eyewitness news tipster first alerted WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News of a house fire at Edgemont Cove in Oakfield. Fire investigators confirm there were no injuries and that several…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- An employee with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shot video of a seven-foot alligator spotted within the past month at the Wolf River Wildlife Management Area in Fayette…
SELMER, Tenn. -- "I had to protect my daughter at all cost," Heather Shelton said. A mother and daughter say they were held at gunpoint Tuesday morning in their Selmer apartment. "I…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers consider allowing teachers and staff to carry guns at schools in Tennessee. Parents have mixed opinions about it. "No ma'am," Christopher Boyd, a parent, said.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church is honored to host one of a series of services dedicated to the celebration of Easter. Englewood Baptist Church hosted one of many services Tuesday…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has approved a resolution to buy Tennova Healthcare facilities in West Tennessee. The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees approved the resolution during a Tuesday evening…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Arts Commission is hosting four main events this year. They are changing it up after attendance has fallen in the past few years at the…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A recent sighting of a seven-foot alligator is one of several confirmed alligator sightings in Southwest Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA shared…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar city leaders met Monday night, discussing renovations for a staple in the community. A major makeover is on the way for the Luez Theatre. Members of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's spring break for most of the Hub City, and the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus has something special for students in grades K-12. The best part is…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A correctional officer is out of a job and facing drug charges after a joint operation by the Whiteville Police Department and the Tennessee Department of Correction. Investigators…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested three teenagers accused of breaking into cars in north Jackson. A neighbor said he caught them in the act and called police. "It's just…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. — The United States Postal Service sifts through thousands of pieces of mail each day. Sometimes, a certain package will catch an employee's eye. "They're watching the mail,…
