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Vehicle crashes, catches fire on Highway 412 near Crockett Co. line

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One vehicle has crashed on Highway 412 near the Crockett County line. The one-vehicle crash occurred around 8:25 p.m. near the Crockett County and Madison County line, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They say the vehicle caught…

Car reportedly flees after striking utility pole in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews with Jackson Energy Authority could be seen Friday afternoon repairing a utility pole split nearly in two. Witnesses say it happened around 3 p.m. Friday on Berry Street near Lincoln Magnet Elementary School. Jackson police say…

Jefferson Award: Jeff Wall

JACKSON, 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…

Freed-Hardeman hosts University Scholars' Day

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is celebrating research done by students and faculty. "We want them to be encouraged to do research, gather knowledge and create change," Aarek Farmer, University Scholars' Day…

Wanted suspect in custody in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted by multiple sheriff's offices in West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is back in custody, according to police. David Morgan, 31, has been booked into the Benton County Jail. His charges have not been…

Jackson police investigating Thursday afternoon robbery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a robbery Thursday afternoon in East Jackson. Police responded to a report of a robbery around 3:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Lexington Avenue after a man robbed a person at gunpoint.…

Union City police searching for assault suspect

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Union City police are looking for a man they say broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulted her. Police confirmed Aaron Webb broke into the woman's home and assaulted her and her boyfriend. Webb is wanted…

JMC school board members meet, discuss TVAAS data

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School Board met Thursday evening to discuss students' academic progress within the school system. Board members met to discuss the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, or TVAAS, which measures the…

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