Documents identify North Side band director accused of inappropriate behavior
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We now know the name of the man accused of inappropriate physical and verbal contact with a North Side High School student. Jason Eckford, 34, was the…
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Jackson Symphony partners with UT Martin students for performance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students from the University of Tennessee at Martin joined the Jackson Symphony Tuesday at the Jackson-Madison County Library for a special 25-minute performance for children. "The Magic Flute" is a…
Physicians Quality Care to host active shooter training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Physicians Quality Care and Lt. Chip Holland are teaming up to offer classes for area businesses and industries about what to do until help arrives in an active shooter…
Trial for man accused of killing 89-year-old woman enters day 2
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Dustin Cathey is charged with the murder of 89-year-old Frances Lilley at her home in 2011. Tuesday was the second day of testimony in his trial. Lilley's husband,…
Longtime JMCSS School Board member will not seek re-election
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A longtime school board member announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election to the Jackson-Madison County School Board in the upcoming election. Bob Alvey announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. He serves in District 4, Position 2…
Crews battle early morning house fire in Henderson
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters with the city of Henderson battled an early Tuesday morning house fire. Officials say it started around 5 a.m. at the house on Sand Avenue off of 45 Bypass South. We are told no one lived…
Snapchat threats lead to investigation of Dresden student
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A student at Dresden High School is accused of making threats on a social media app, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, local law enforcement became aware of threats posted…
School board discusses school name change
JACKSON, Tenn.--Board members discussed a possible name change for "Nova Pre-K" to "Nova Learning Center." School officials addressed copying contracts in the district and Dr. Jones gave an update to the long…
Bolivar Fire Department honors survivors for 'closing the door'
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Safety experts say it is one of the best life-saving moves to stop a fire from spreading. The Bolivar Fire Department is making it their mission to make…
Man accused of threatening wife, setting home on fire appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man accused of setting a house on fire after threatening to kill his wife made his first appearance in Jackson City Court Monday morning. Court documents say Andrew…
The Rev. Jesse Jackson visits the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a renowned civil rights and social justice leader, visited Jackson Monday, speaking at Lane College and at Light of Life Ministries. "I felt a…
Humboldt police investigate business robbery; employee injured
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery that left an employee injured. Officers responded around 3:20 p.m. Monday to a business on East End Drive where a robbery had occurred,…
Jackson Christian students to perform at Disney World
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some students at Jackson Christian might have taken their final bow at the NED last month in their production of "Little Women," but they're not done performing just yet.…
Carroll Academy closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to illnesses
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Carroll Academy will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, due to illnesses, according to school leaders. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on air and online for the latest school closings.
Repairman accused of thefts from school
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of property from a northeast Madison County school was arraigned Monday in Jackson City Court. Robert Haskins, 41, is charged with theft of property over $1,000 and…
