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Law enforcement agencies attend Autism seminar

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "It's not a question of if an officer will encounter someone with Autism, it's a matter of when," Presenter Bart Barta said. Barta travels the country training law…

Humboldt police confirm driver in afternoon crash has died

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police confirm a woman has died after a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near a busy intersection. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had a crew on scene where the vehicle ran off the road near the 2200 block…

Dozens gather in Jackson for Women's Health Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of women gather in downtown Jackson Thursday for Women's Health Week. A Mother's Love, Scarlet Rope and the A Step Ahead Foundation hosted the luncheon at St.…

10 indicted in Putnam Co. human trafficking operation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- An undercover human trafficking operation has resulted in the arrest of 10 men facing felony charges in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…

Madison County Sheriff's Office warns of summer scams

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens, particularly seniors, of "warm weather scams." These scammers will knock on your door with suggestions for property improvement, according to the sheriff's office. These include "handyman" scams, or those…

Jackson Police Dept. gives back to the community

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Police Department presented a check in hopes of giving back to the community. JPD presented Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church a $1,500 check to go towards their summer…

Get a Midland weather radio at local grocery store

JACKSON, Tenn.--WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was also at Kroger in North Jackson Wednesday where Midland weather radios were being sold. Many people came out to purchase a new…

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