Jacksonians celebrate "Art in the Village"
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jacksonians brought out their artistic side through chocolate tasting and art. It's all for an event called "Art in the Village". They celebrated eight years in Casey Jones Village…
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Sheriff says child brings drugs to Bolivar Elementary School; relative charged
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was an unusual start to class at Bolivar Elementary School after a child discovered a jar filled with drugs in his backpack. "Imagine how he felt…
Lane College hosts Tennessee Supreme Court as part of educational program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday, the Tennessee Supreme Court moved their bench to Lane College. "This is history," Darlette Samuels with Lane College said. "It's historical for Lane College, and it's just…
Lane College alumna sworn in as new Davidson Co. Criminal Court Judge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A graduate of Lane College and current presiding judge in Davidson County was sworn in Thursday as a new criminal court judge. Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton was sworn…
45 Bypass at I-40 in Jackson to shut down this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation said the U.S. 45 Bypass at Interstate 40 in Jackson will shut down this weekend. "Bridge demolition will begin Friday night," TDOT Community…
Man sentenced to 9 years on counts of assaulting JPD officer, felon in possession of gun
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say put a Jackson police officer in a choke hold and had a stolen gun after running from a traffic stop has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. …
Man charged in east Jackson home invasion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man accused of forcing his way into an east Jackson home in October appeared in court Thursday. Kiara Beard, 28, is charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property…
South Fulton in danger of losing ambulance service, seeking funds
SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- The city of South Fulton is in jeopardy of losing their ambulance service. They are calling it a desperate situation and are asking for help. "Say that Union City ambulances…
Police presence in east Jackson as officers converge on home
JACKSON, Tenn.-A major police presence in east Jackson, Wednesday evening. Around 6 p.m., unmarked police cars lined Muse Street as undercover officers of the Jackson Police Department's SWAT converged on a home…
Officials meet to discuss progress of Drug Task Force
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies and government officials came together Wednesday for the annual Drug Task Force meeting. Representatives spoke about how vital the presence of the force is…
Jefferson Award: Christie Pennington
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every month WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
45 Bypass at I-40 to close overnight Friday; Saturday night through Monday morning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 45 Bypass at I-40 in Jackson will be closed overnight Friday and again Saturday night through Monday morning for construction, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Weather permitting, from 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through…
Lexington woman accused of making terroristic threat
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington woman is in custody after court documents say she left a threatening voicemail at the city mayor's office. Vicki Maddox, 43, is charged with commission of an act of terror after she allegedly left a…
Local body shops see jump in deer-related damage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Troopers encourage drivers to watch out for deer due to mating and hunting season. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local body shops said they see an increase in…
Madison Co. Fire Department offers holiday fire safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With many decorating for the holidays, the Madison County Fire Department would like to remind you to be extra cautious with your Christmas trees. According to the fire department,…
