Man charged after shots fired Monday night
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was arraigned Tuesday in Jackson City Court after police say they found a loaded gun in his car Monday night after a report of gunshots. Anthony Waller, 38, is…
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MTSU releases poll on primaries, elections
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee State University has released results of a statewide poll on candidates for upcoming primaries and elections. Those results show that 55 percent of Republican voters approve or strongly approve of Marsha Blackburn for the U.S.…
Martin homicide suspect reportedly led Miss. police on high-speed chase
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have released more information about what happened when a man they suspected in a recent homicide was located in Mississippi. Eric Higgs was considered a person of interest in…
Tennessee Highway Patrol ramping up Halloween enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is ramping up its enforcement efforts for Halloween. THP commander Col. Tracey Trott says troopers will conduct traffic enforcement saturations and checkpoints throughout the evening. Seventeen people were killed in Halloween crashes…
Retailers see rise in costume sales ahead of Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn -- Halloween is just one day away and if you have not purchased a costume, then you may want to go ahead and make that last minute run. Items have…
Local nonprofit Hospital Wing aims to save lives from above
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Living in rural West Tennessee can be difficult when dealing with an emergency. Access to hospitals and emergency rooms is sometimes far away, depending on where you live.…
Sheriff's office investigating break-in at Denmark school
DENMARK, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has confirmed they are investigating a break-in over the weekend at Denmark Elementary School. Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed the break-in happened…
MCSO offers Halloween Safety Tips
JACKSON, Tenn -- Local law enforcement are urging families to enjoy Halloween safely. As ghost and goblins hit the streets Tuesday, the Madison County Sheriff's Office is reminding parents and families about…
Sneak peek of Le Bonheur's new Jackson facility
JACKSON, Tenn.-More than one year after its groundbreaking, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital's new Jackson facility is one step closer to opening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a sneak peak inside the new…
Governor hopeful U.S. Rep. Diane Black speaks in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A packed crowd of supporters came together Monday in west Jackson to show their support for U.S. Rep. Diane Black, who is running for governor of Tennessee. "I love the…
TDOT says truck climbing lane in Benton Co. will make I-40 safer
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- When driving east on Interstate 40 in Benton County, you may notice some extensive construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the $8.2 million project is for trucker…
Police investigating assault at east Jackson store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a report of an assault at an east Jackson grocery store. Police responded a report of an employee threatening another employee with a knife…
Jackson native helps direct 11-day bike tour for Alzheimer's awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. — A team of cyclists is hoping to raise Alzheimer's awareness and honor a Tennessee basketball coach after riding across three states in her honor "Each of the riders…
2 in custody after Gibson County car chase
GIBSON, Tenn. -- Two people are in custody after a car chase Monday morning started in the city of Gibson. Gibson police have confirmed a driver was stopped in Gibson for a registration violation. Police said the initial stop was…
TBI adds Murfreesboro man to Top 10 Most Wanted list
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a Murfreesboro man to their Top 10 Most Wanted list. James Rush Huddleston, 34, is wanted…
