2 more suspects charged in October double homicide; brings total to 5 suspects
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn -- Within the last two days, authorities have made two additional arrests in connection to a double homicide. The latest…
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TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn.-TBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Ripley, in Lauderdale County, Wednesday night. Around 6:30 p.m., the TBI said Ripley police followed a vehicle in connection to a separate shooting at Jefferson and Nesbit Streets. The car stopped…
West TN law enforcement agencies to receive state grants to promote highway safety
DYERSBURG, Tenn.- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office are giving $2 million to law enforcement agencies in West Tennessee. The federal grant supports local…
Local woman organizes drive to help storm ravaged victims in Houston
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local woman started a local event called "Jackson Headed to Houston", Wednesday. She helped gather items to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Andrea Moore and others gathered…
School closings for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017
The following schools are closed Thursday, Aug. 31, due to potential flooding:
Madison County preps for possible storms, floods
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After Monday's flooding and what's left of tropical storm Harvey possibly heading toward West Tennessee, county emergency crews are making sure they are ready to help. Madison County…
Humboldt woman accused of human trafficking appears in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman charged with human trafficking of a minor appeared Wednesday in Milan court. Veronica Boykin, 33, is accused of forcing her teenage niece to have sex with a…
Jefferson Award: Rickey Alexander
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a winner of the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
Local Salvation Army member reports from Houston
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is represented lending a helping hand in Houston. The Jackson chapter of the Salvation Army is currently…
Union City Police increasing patrols for Labor Day weekend
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- As Labor Day weekend approaches, law enforcement says it's time to pay extra attention to the road. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is partnering with the Union City…
UTM basketball team asks community for donations to help flood victims
MARTIN, Tenn. -- As the ball dribbles up and down the court, a coach is not only encouraging his players to work harder but to give back. "It could have easily been…
Firehouse Subs donates water to Jackson Fire Department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firehouse Subs in north Jackson donated 1,136 bottles of water Wednesday to the Jackson Fire Department. It is part of the restaurant's H2O for Heroes program. Customers bring in…
1 charged, another wanted in Gibson Co. stolen property case
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman faces theft charges and a man is on the run after deputies recover stolen property at a Dyer home. Deputies…
BREAKING: 2 more suspects charged in Hardeman Co. double homicide
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man and woman now face charges in the October 2016 shooting deaths of a father and his 13-year-old son in Toone. A total of five suspects are…
Jackson City Council holds agenda review meeting
JACKSON, Tenn -- Members of the Jackson City Council get a head start planning for their upcoming meeting. A lot of construction projects are on the agenda for the next city council meeting, as…
