NAACP host founders day celebration
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Jackson Madison County branch chapter of the NAACP celebrated those who fought for equality and freedom during a founders day program. Founded in 1909, the national organization has…
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WRAP supports 'One Billion Rising' national campaign
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Women's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, better known as WRAP, hosted a flash mob in support of a national campaign aimed at stopping violence against women. Many…
Yorkville community raises money for cemetery
YORKVILLE, Tenn. -- The Yorkville community came together to raise money the southern way, with a fish fry Saturday. For a small donation folks could eat all the fried fish and…
UPDATE: TBI identifies victim found in deadly Henderson Co. mobile home fire
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the victim of a suspected murder and arson as William Jack Ferguson. A man charged with murder and arson after a recent fire admitted to shooting the victim and cutting…
Humboldt police investigate shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.— Police confirm they are investigating a Saturday night shooting in Humboldt. The assistant police chief tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News two people have been hurt and are being treated for not life threatening injuries. Few other details are being…
Congressman Kustoff speaks at annual Republican Reagan Day Dinner
JACKSON, Tenn -- A party coming together. Friday, the Madison County Republican Party came together for an event laced in history. "This is our annual fundraiser. We call it our Reagan Day…
Leadership Jackson Alumni Assn. taking applications for high school senior scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association is requesting applications for the annual scholarship offered to high school seniors attending college in the fall of 2017. The scholarship will be funded through…
Lincoln Elementary names its recipient for 'Teacher of the Year'
JACKSON, Tenn.-Lincoln Elementary students and teachers gathered Friday to honor one of their own. Steve Webster was honored with Lincoln Elementary's Teacher of the Year Award. He has been…
Driver dies after being airlifted from Carroll Co. crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Huntingdon Fire and Rescue responded early Friday morning to a fatal crash on Highway 70. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Nashville where he later…
State Rep. Curtis Halford talks gas tax hike, broadband access proposals
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Carroll County officials had a chance Friday to catch up with State Rep. Curtis Halford at a legislative luncheon. Almost two weeks after Gov. Bill Haslam's state of the state address, Halford made a special stop in…
K-9 unit coming to Union City Police Department
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- One local police department is adding an officer to their ranks with a new set of skills. The Union City Police Department is gaining a four-legged…
Barber School offers free services for Valentine’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Look good for your valentine at a discounted price. The Barber School in Jackson will offer several free services next week in honor of Valentine’s Day. Customers could…
Jackson man charged with having stolen gun, pills
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a man accused of having a stolen handgun and drugs. Lamarlow Martin appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on drug, firearm and theft counts. Police…
Man charged with having cocaine, marijuana in Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a man accused of having drugs inside an east Jackson apartment. Tychicus Randle appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on several drug counts. Officers said they…
Martin man charged with filing false report
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is charged with filing a false report after telling police he was detained by a man who identified himself as a Martin police officer and later…
