U.S. Marshals: Suspect in break-in, rape may be in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals are searching for a man wanted in a recent break-in and sexual assault at a Jackson home, and they believe he is still in the…
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Man charged with putting JPD officer in chokehold appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of putting a Jackson police officer in a chokehold appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court. The judge denied Jeremy Hall’s request for a bond reduction. “They had to struggle with him to take him…
2 airlifted after 3-vehicle crash on I-40 in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early Thursday morning crash shuts down the interstate in Henderson County and sends at least two people to the hospital. Traffic was backed up for miles…
Milan police offer reward for info on suspects in Wal-Mart phone thefts
MILAN, Tenn. -- In an update on a story that WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News brought you in December, Milan police are offering a $2,000 reward for the capture of three suspects…
Martin residents gather to remember sisters killed in New Year's fire
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A community came together this week to support each other after a tragic fire. The community of Martin gathered Wednesday to remember the lives of Maliyah,…
UPDATE: Whitehall Pre-K closed due to hail damage; students, staff to move to Nova Elementary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School leaders spoke with us Wednesday about the plan to get students back at Whitehall Pre-K Center. School officials decided Tuesday night that the building would remain closed for the rest of the week because of hail damage from a…
Local sheriff's video of calf roping on highway goes viral
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local sheriff's video of an unusual call goes viral overnight, climbing to more than two million views in only 24 hours. [caption id="attachment_192213" align="alignleft"…
U.S. Marshals warn public of 'jury duty scam' phone calls
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you get a phone call saying you missed jury duty and owe a fine, U.S. Marshals say you shouldn't give the caller any personal information. There is an ongoing jury duty telephone scam in which a…
Jackson police seek break-in suspects caught on home security camera
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for your help in identifying suspects who allegedly broke into a local family's home Sunday night. Images of the suspects where taken by several surveillance…
Man charged in armed robbery of Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of two suspects is now officially charged in a recent armed robbery at a Jackson convenience store. Marlando Sturghill is charged…
Kustoff sworn in as congressman for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- David Kustoff was sworn in Tuesday as the new congressman for Tennessee's 8th Congressional district. "I am honored and humbled to serve the people of West Tennessee," Kustoff said Wednesday in a release. "With a Republican majority…
Madison Co. deputies burn truckloads of evidence
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --Â Deputies destroyed evidence Wednesday morning from hundreds of cases. The sheriff says it should have been done years ago. Deputies dumped evidence in a pit in Madison…
Gibson Co. commissioners to vote on wheel tax increase
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. --Â Drivers in Gibson County may see a tax increase starting this summer, a matter county commissioners will vote on next week. "Let it go for a…
Henry Co. sheriff's viral video of runaway calf
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew posted a video on Facebook Tuesday afternoon of a man lassoing a runaway calf. But this ain't your daddy's rodeo. The…
2 injured in Humboldt shooting
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Tuesday evening shooting left two injured, and police are seeking to identify suspects who reportedly left the scene. Two gunshot victims, both males, entered the Humboldt Trauma Center…
