Jackson-Madison County students dismiss for summer break
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Arlington Elementary School talk about their favorite parts of the school year. "We like playing on the computers and playing dominos," fourth grader Sultan…
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Memphis traffic stop leads troopers to 150 pounds of marijuana
MEMPHIS -- A traffic stop by the Tennessee Highway Patrol leads to the seizure of 153 pounds of marijuana. Troopers say they stopped a Lincoln Navigator on Interstate 40 because the Texas driver was following another vehicle too closely. When officers say the…
4 suspects appear on felony charges in Beech Bluff break-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four men accused of breaking into a Madison County home in the Beech Bluff community faced a judge Thursday. Amar Johnson, Kendrick McMullin, Quentin Childress and…
Woman, child killed in Haywood Co. crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family is in mourning after a Thursday morning wreck that took the lives of 32-year-old mother Chiquita King and one of her daughters, 10-year-old Maykayla King.…
Henderson woman faces 36 counts in Nashville school bus crash
NASHVILLE -- A Chester County woman is now facing charges in a November school bus crash on Interstate 65 in Nashville. Christina Mathis, 29, of Henderson was indicted Thursday by a Davidson County grand jury in…
City Council passes resolution to reroute $12M from school system
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council has passed a resolution to pull a portion of sales tax revenue the city had been voluntarily giving to the school system. Council members approved the resolution Thursday morning during a specially called…
The Hub City reacts as schools could lose millions due to City Council vote
JACKSON, Tenn-- A big decision that has the wheels of the Hub City turning. "It's kind of a shock to hear this," Rose Anderson said. Thursday morning, the Jackson City…
Madison Co. sheriff talks department's move to new location
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's department is preparing to move its headquarters to the old West Middle School building in Denmark. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a…
Jackson church kicks off summer weekly community prayer services
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Campbell Street Church of Christ officially kicks off its second summer of weekly prayer meetings throughout the Jackson community. Wednesday night, they gathered at South Side High School. Every Wednesday…
Martin Fire Department training with new gear to help save lives
MARTIN, Tenn.-Martin firefighters are training weekly with brand new, state of the art gear that allows them to see through the impossible. The department purchased 22 new breathing apparatuses after the…
Two leadership appointments announced at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn.-UT Martin announces two big leadership appointments Wednesday. Dr. Rich Helgeson is the new interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Jennifer Greenwood will replace Helgeson as the Dean…
City Council vote could take millions from Jackson-Madison Co. schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Determining where funding will come from for the next school year has school board members wondering if the district's funding is in jeopardy. Tuesday night, the budget committee…
JSCC presents philanthropy award to West Tennessee Healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College handed out its Regents Award Wednesday afternoon for excellence in philanthropy. The award is granted to honor dedicated philanthropists who graciously donate their time…
Local scout earns 'Eagle' rank by building signs for courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A recent high school graduate gives a gift to Madison County as part of a project he completed to become an Eagle Scout. Drive by the Madison…
Exchange Club honors JPD investigator as Officer of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club on Tuesday named their 2017 Officer of the Year. Jackson Police Investigator Kelly Schrotberger was named Officer of the Year at a ceremony at DoubleTree Hotel, according to a release from the Jackson…
