Jackson man charged with having sexual activity with animal
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is in custody after allegedly having sex with a horse at a Madison County property. Michael Ray Jemison, 30, is charged with two counts of…
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Convicted gunman in deadly gas station shooting sentenced on remaining charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted gunman previously sentenced to death in the fatal shooting of a Jackson convenience store employee was sentenced Monday on the remaining charges in the case. Urshawn Miller was sentenced Monday to 12 years on attempted…
Morning crash slows traffic on Highway 45 in south Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Monday morning crash in south Madison County stalled traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. in the 2400 block…
Two Brownsville men survive a fiery car accident on I-40 Saturday afternoon
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Traffic was backed up for miles Saturday afternoon on I-40 westbound toward Memphis, 22-year-old Daruis Pruiett and 23-year-old Montravious Woodland were having a rather normal Saturday and…
Freed Hardeman University welcomes new President
HENDERSON, Tenn.--Students and staff welcomed a new president to Freed Hardeman University.. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy food, great fellowship and heard the latest school highlights from President David Shannon. …
Strawberry Festival kicks off in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The 81st Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival kicked off Sunday in Humboldt! The opening event of the season was the prayer breakfast with special guest speaker, former SEC Head…
Hundreds of bikers line the roads for the Tanya Taylor Family Memorial Bike Ride
DYER, Tenn. -- Over two hundred motorcycle riders met in Gibson County Sunday to not only honor a family who lost their lives, but also help other families who need…
TBI issues endangered child alert for Dickson County
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Tennessee Statewide Endangered Child Alert has been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Dickson County Sheriff's Office for 4 year-old Kalynn Turnbow.…
Fiery crash shuts down I-40 for hours; No injuries reported
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A fiery crash on Interstate 40 brought traffic heading west to a halt Saturday evening. Tennessee Highway Patrol officials say an SUV overturned around mile marker 55 and…
First pitch goes out to organ tissue donor awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When we're at a populated place such as a ballpark, we see many faces but we never really know what each of those individuals are going through. WBBJ 7…
Hundreds gather for annual Trenton teapot parade
TRENTON, Tenn. — Music and cheering filled the streets as parade-goers celebrate the last day of the Trenton Teapot Festival. "We're home of the worlds largest collection of teapots, so we ought…
Jackson Police investigate early morning double shooting in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people were shot in the 200 block of West Main Street. Investigators say it happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Details are limited, but…
Jackson Relay for Life raises thousands to fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. --Dozens of cancer survivors were at what organizers are calling the biggest Relay for Life event in Tennessee, Friday. "I'm currently taking radiation treatments for breast cancer, and I…
Summer Concert Series kicks off at 'The Amp'
JACKSON, Tenn.--Taking place under the Pavilion of the West Tennessee Farmers Market is the kickoff of the Summer Season Music Series at The Amp. Usually these concert events take place at The…
Humboldt H.S. seniors hear about career options as they prepare for graduation
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Humboldt High School seniors have only days until graduation. But before they leave, several local businesses wanted to show them the opportunities they have here in West Tennessee. Representatives from the…
