Local doctor continues fight for practice after being accused of fraud
McKENZIE, Tenn. — A local doctor continues his fight to keep seeing the patients he has treated for years. Dr. Bryan Merrick…
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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…
Firefighters encourage heating safety as cold weather moves in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters urge people to be extra careful when heating their homes as the cold weather comes this weekend. Departments said they see more fires this time of…
Men on the Move Tour stops at Madison Academic High
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Let's call it "feel-good Friday" as one group of men came together at a Jackson-Madison County high school to give students a welcome they will never forget.…
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…
Teen airlifted after being hit by truck in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Brownsville teenager was taken to Regional One in Memphis after he was hit by a car last night in Haywood County. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol crash…
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…
Jackson Police work to identify man struck by train
JACKSON, Tenn -- Jackson Police along with emergency crews rushed to the scene of an accident in north Jackson, where officials say a pedestrian was struck and killed by…
Benton County courthouse getting upgrade, thanks to TDOT grant
CAMDEN, Tenn.-A local courthouse is getting an upgrade that will not only make the outside of the building more attractive, but also, safer. Benton County Mayor Barry Barnett said the…
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…
Students at Alexander Elem. show solidarity in saying 'no' to drugs, alcohol
JACKSON, Tenn.- A local elementary school is making sure students say no to drugs and alcohol. At 1 p.m. Thursday, students at Alexander Elementary School participated in "Walk Out on Drugs".…
Fire destroys home in Bradford
BRADFORD, Tenn -- Fire crews responded to a 100 year old home engulfed in flames, Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out in the 200 block of Wildcat Lane in Bradford around 3:40…
