At least 1 airlifted in Crockett Co. crash
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Thursday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 412 near Alamo. The crash, involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer, occurred near the intersection…
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Jackson Chamber names new chief financial officer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson Chamber have announced the promotion of a new chief financial officer. Russell Cook has been named the chamber's chief financial officer. He has recently served as manager of accounting for the chamber. As CFO,…
Dwana Pusser, daughter of legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser, has died
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- In sad news from McNairy County, Dwana Pusser, the daughter of legendary Sheriff Buford Pusser, has died. A post from Thursday morning on the Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival…
Two Paris Landing State Park employees file sexual harassment lawsuits against state of Tennessee
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn -- Two employees with Paris Landing State Park have filed sexual harassment lawsuits against the state of Tennessee. The women claim they were not properly protected from…
St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
JACKSON, Tenn.-A night to honor Doctor Martin Luther King Junior. Wednesday evening, guests at St. Mary's Catholic Church honored the man who led the civil rights movement 50 years ago. Long…
Police: Wreck in midtown Jackson considered minor injury crash
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police are investigating a crash in midtown Jackson. Police responded to the crash near the intersection of West Forest Avenue and Lambuth Boulevard around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. The only…
Local nonprofit donates life-saving gear to Madison Co. Sheriff's Office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A donation from a local nonprofit will help the Madison County Sheriff's Office to save more lives on medical calls. The sheriff's office received eight more automated external defibrillators,…
Local departments work to repair potholes, road damage
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- "We've had a lot of rain in the years past, but it seems like we've had nothing but rain for the past month, so we're just having to deal…
Crews respond to fire at Jackson landscape business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has confirmed they responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon in north Jackson. Multiple fire crews responded to a fire at Morris Nursery & Landscapes…
JMCSS faculty train for active shooter situation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Lock down! Lock down!" These were the first words teachers heard Wednesday at their safety training session. This was the first simulation that Jackson-Madison County teachers experienced Wednesday morning.…
6 face meth charges in separate Weakley Co. drug busts
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two search warrants executed Wednesday by the Weakley County Sheriff's Department resulted in six arrests. The first search took place at a room at Len Haven Motel in…
Driver charged after car crashes into Jackson home; 4-year-old released from hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "He has angels over him," grandfather Gerric Yarbrough said. Just one day after a car smashes through an east Jackson house, the family of the 4-year-old injured inside says…
Medina resident sentenced on forgery charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Medina man has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for forgery, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Jay Richard Hassman, 52, had outstanding debts with various creditors and created a false restraining order, according…
Woman: Two brothers wrongfully handcuffed after Family Dollar armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn -- Jackson Police said the suspect in connection to the armed robbery at Family Dollar Monday night, is still on the run. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first…
JMC Education Vision Committee meets ahead of upcoming school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County Education Vision Committee met Tuesday night, discussing the agenda for the upcoming school board meeting.. Committee members discussed creating polices to streamline the use of school facilities,…
