Manhunt underway for suspect in home invasions, attacks on elderly
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- An intense manhunt is underway in Camden for one of the men suspected in two home invasions and attacks on the elderly. …
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Mother in Lexington Amber Alert waives right to preliminary hearing
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Amanda Crout, whose children were at the center of the Lexington Amber Alert last month, appeared Tuesday in Henderson County General Sessions Court for charges of…
Elderly woman assaulted, tied up in home invasion in Carroll County
BUENA VISTA, Tenn. — Investigators in Carroll County are on the search for the man who broke into a 96-year-old woman's home, beat her up and targeted her…
Bassmaster Junior Championship underway in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Bassmaster Junior Championship kicked off bright and early Tuesday morning at the Carroll County Thousand Acre Recreational Lake. More than 50 boats hit the water as…
Judge rules against temporary injunction in school funding suit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A judge has ruled against the request from Madison County for a temporary injunction to keep a portion of city tax money for the Jackson-Madison County School…
Jackson City Council approves first reading of budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hours before the city appeared in an emergency hearing in a lawsuit against them, City Council members met to hear the first reading of the 2017-2018 budget. All…
Keli's Farewell: Volunteering in the community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Keli McAlister's last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every night this week we will take a moment to recognize her. When Keli is…
Deputies investigate robbery at Carroll County home
BUENA VISTA, Tenn. -- Carroll County deputies search for an accused robber. The sheriff says it happened around 7 p.m. Monday on McKee Levee Road. Investigators say the suspect broke into the home and assaulted a 96-year-old woman. Authorities say…
Bassmasters Fishing Championship announces schedule of events
PARIS, Tenn. --The Bassmaster High School Series National Championship and Junior Championships kick off this week in west Tennessee. This is a schedule of events for each day of competition. Tuesday, June 20 *6 a.m. The full field of Junior…
Local dental office to provide free services for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. --A local dental office will provide a day of free services for veterans. On Saturday, June 24, Aspen Dental Care in Jackson will open their doors to our nation's finest. Saturday is the 4th Annual Oral Health Initiative…
City leaders, campers to take part in basketball tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. --Cheer on summer campers as they hit the basketball court. Friday, June 23, athletes from summer camps across our area will compete in a Citywide Wellness Basketball Shootout Tournament. The action runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…
Goodwill to host multi-county job fair Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. --Search for a new, challenging career. Tuesday, June 20, Goodwill on S. Highland Avenue in Jackson will host a job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Positions in Madison, Gibson, and Henderson Counties are available. Employers include…
Teen pleads guilty to 2015 murder, sentenced to 30 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson teen pleads guilty to murder, Monday and is sentenced to decades in state prison. According to the court clerk's office, Phillip Williams pleaded guilty to the 2015 murder of Beau Reid. Williams was just 17 at the…
Candidates for Trenton Special School District director make visits to area
TRENTON, Tenn.-The first of three candidates for director of schools visited the Trenton Special School District, Monday. Suzanne Keefe toured the schools and met with staff members. She also had…
Camp Discovery teaches area kids about possible careers, setting goals
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Young folks got a glimpse at possible careers they could choose one day as part of Camp Discovery's Career Day in Humboldt, Monday. Many professionals took part including VIPIR 7…
