Special agent warns parents of apps kids may be using
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many adults admit to not being technologically savvy, which is okay, until it prevents them from being aware of what their children may be up to. Officials…
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School board members discuss budget during monthly meeting
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson-Madison County School Board members met Thursday evening for their monthly meeting. A number of topics were on the agenda, including the April budget. Superintendent Eric Jones said…
Police investigating after report of shooting in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police are investigating an early evening shooting. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News it happened around 7, Thursday night on Greenfield Drive in west Jackson. One person was injured with…
TDEC taking over EWS landfill in Benton County
CAMDEN, Tenn.--The Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation is spending around $4 million to take over the EWS landfill in Benton County. Community members and TDEC engineers met at the Benton County…
Teens charged in shooting death of Bolivar HS student to be tried as adults
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Two teenagers charged with killing a Bolivar High School student during an attempted robbery at a restaurant faced a judge Thursday. Lavonte Douglas and Javone Blakemore,…
Courthouse turns blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Courthouse might look normal in the daylight, but every night in April it's turning blue. "We began this probably about two years ago," McNairy…
Community members recognize donors & recipients during National Donate Life Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- April is National Donate Life Month, and Thursday members of the community recognized organ and tissue donors and recipients. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital raised a flag in honor of…
Local high schools prepare students for workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local high school is preparing students to enter the workforce after graduation. North Side High School students learn skills such as welding. Teachers say college is not…
Mom says teachers are bullying son at high school
SELMER, Tenn. -- A McNairy County mom says she has had enough. "It's not peer-on-peer bullying. It's teacher-on-student bullying," Tiffney Penley said. Penley says her 10th grade son at McNairy Central High…
'First Ladies' Luncheon' raises money for United Way of West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — Hundreds of West Tennesseans dined Thursday at Jackson Fairgrounds Park at the First Ladies' Luncheon, raising money for an important cause. "I truly believe if it wasn't for…
Teens charged in shooting death of Bolivar HS student to be tried as adults
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Two teenagers charged with killing a Bolivar High School student during an attempted robbery at a restaurant faced a judge Thursday. Lavonte Douglas and Javone Blakemore, both 17 years old, will be tried as adults if they…
UPDATE: Driver charged with DUI, vehicular assault after multi-vehicle crash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say was behind the wheel during a multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital now faces charges in the wreck. Alexander Thomaszewicz,…
Martin police investigate break-in at tractor dealership
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a break-in at a business Tuesday night. According to a news release, Martin police responded to a security alarm around 10:15 p.m. at Tennessee Tractor…
Jackson police investigate multi-vehicle crash in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are still investigating a multi-vehicle crash that happened Wednesday evening on a busy north Jackson street. Officers on scene said the crash happened around 6:30…
Woman says puppy diagnosed by veterinarian with Parvovirus after being adopted
JACKSON, Tenn -- A Madison county woman says she is upset after adopting a new puppy only to find out the dog was sick. When looking for a new pet, some…
