Brownsville police make arrests in November shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police say they have made three arrests and are searching for two more suspects in a November shooting that sent one man to the hospital. [caption…
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Humboldt police seek to ID man they say used stolen credit card
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say used a stolen credit card at several local businesses. The Humboldt Police Department provided a…
Police investigate early morning shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police investigate an early morning shooting which injured two people. Officers say the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Morningside Drive. There were two victims, according to police, but their injuries…
"Festival of Trees" fundraiser helps those in need
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — It's the time of year to give, and one local organization is doing that and more. Neighbors Offering Assistance and Hope also known as N.O.A.H. is dedicated to helping families in Crockett Co. who are faced…
More than a dozen animals seized from Henderson Co. home after reports of animal cruelty
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn -- More than a dozen animals have been rescued from a mobile home in Henderson county after the sheriff's department received information about animals being neglected. President of the Animal Rescue Corps, Scotland Haisley said "this is…
Hundreds come out to annual "Christmas in the City"
JACKSON, Tenn. — Christmas came early this year in West Tennessee as people came out to enjoy the second annual Christmas in the City. More than 60 non-profit vendors sold everything from home-baked goods, gifts and artwork at the event in…
LANA hosts 24th annual holiday home tour
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association, LANA, hosted their 24th annual holiday home tour. The tour included a weekend of events to kick off the holiday season. Families and friends skipped breakfast Saturday morning and went straight to…
Hardeman Co. man charged with first degree murder
A Hardeman county man is charged with first degree murder in connection to a Savannah homicide. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Billy Lynn Tomlinson was arrested Saturday night.…
West Tennessee organizers send several trailers to victims in Gatlinburg fires
JACKSON, Tenn -- A community comes together to help East Tennesseans in need. "It's a good feeling to go and help people," volunteer Melissa Lowrance said. Friday, two different organizations had people from all over West Tennessee coming together to drop…
Peyton Manning guest speaker at FHU's 2016 Scholarship Benefit Dinner
HENDERSON, Tenn.-Tennessee's biggest sports hero spoke Friday night at Freed-Hardeman University. NFL MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion and Tennessee Volunteer, Peyton Manning spoke at FHU for their 2016 Scholarship Benefit Dinner. The event is a fundraiser for scholarships for students…
Grand jury to hear case for man accused in deadly shooting at Haywood Co. party
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Witnesses painted an emotional picture Friday morning in a Haywood County courtroom while the parents of Elia Hernandez held up a photo of their now deceased 17-year-old daughter. "They started yelling and me trying to push…
Author talks about new Buford Pusser book
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The writer who penned a new book about a West Tennessee legend stopped by WBBJ Friday to talk about his latest project. Robert D. Broughton has written several stories about the life of Buford Pusser, the…
Caretaker accused of stealing checkbook from patient
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local caretaker is charged with stealing a checkbook from one of her patients. Cecilia Manuel is accused of taking nearly $10,000 from the victim's account by forging more than 40 checks. She is…
'Christmas on Main' begins in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Residents made finishing touches Friday afternoon in downtown Savannah for a magical Christmas weekend ahead and the Christmas on Main extravaganza. The canopy of lights turns on Friday night for Christmas cheer. "We have planned for an entire…
Cell phone service reportedly down in Savannah area
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some cell phone users in the Savannah area reportedly are experiencing a loss of service. The Savannah Police Department confirmed the problem and said it's due to a technical issue involving two towers. The problem reportedly is…
