UPDATE: CashMaster robbed in north Jackson; suspects detained in Shelby County
JACKSON, Tenn -- "I just got robbed! I just got robbed at gunpoint! The lady said give me your money or I'm going to set it off in here." Robbin Holmes…
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New Aspell Recovery Center building dedicated, honors the work of one of its own
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Aspell Recovery Center dedicated its newest building to one of their own, Dr. Gus Middleton. Organizers said Dr. Middleton and his late wife were very instrumental in getting this program to where it is today. Officials with Aspell…
MCSD: Person shot along Mifflin Road behind bars
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Investigators say the person shot Saturday along Mifflin Road in east Madison County is now behind bars. Thursday, the Madison County Sheriffs Department confirmed Clint West is charged with four…
Fundraiser held to honor the memory of elementary student
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-People gathered Thursday evening in Bolivar to remember a young elementary school student fatally shot along with his father, last year. Javarrie Robertson's uncle is the head coach of the Bolivar…
Judge denies bond for former Crockett Co. deputy after alarming evidence revealed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New alarming accusations came to light Thursday against a former West Tennessee deputy as he returned before a federal judge asking to be released on bond. [caption id="attachment_199093"…
Lane College president strives to lead academically, spiritually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African American making an impact in the community. Step on campus…
State to trim science, social studies testing, increase reading assessments
MILAN, Tenn. — Third and fourth graders across the state will now be tested more on reading and less on science and social studies. State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made the…
Man accused of kidnapping wife to undergo mental evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man accused of kidnapping his wife and stuffing her in his car's trunk returned to court Thursday. Patrick Lamar Moore faces counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. Investigators say he strangled and then kidnapped…
Chester Co. pastor, teaching assistant faces additional charge
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A pastor and teaching assistant accused of raping a teenager is arrested again Thursday on a new charge of assault involving the same woman. [caption id="attachment_199263" align="alignleft"…
Homeland Security Conference in West Tenn. trains officers on terrorism
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Emergency leaders from across the state are working together with the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security this week to stay up to date on security threats against the Volunteer State. Officials said there is no imminent…
March of Dimes kicks off 'March for Babies' fundraising campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The March of Dimes kicked off its biggest fundraising mission of 2017 Thursday in downtown Jackson. Supporters gathered at The Lift to celebrate the start of "March for…
CashMaster robbed in north Jackson; subjects detained in Shelby County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say two subjects are detained in Shelby County after a Thursday afternoon robbery at CashMaster on Vann Drive. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the store at 367 Vann Drive where a black female had reportedly…
Decatur Co. Schools closed Friday & Monday due to illnesses
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County Schools are closed Friday and Monday due to illnesses. The director of schools said the district is experiencing a high number of absences.
Benton Co. schools closed Friday & Monday due to illnesses
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Benton County School District has canceled classes for Friday and Monday due to illnesses. The superintendent says they have seen an outbreak of illness in only one school but have canceled classes district-wide as a precaution.
Chester Co. Schools closed due to illness; normal schedule resumes Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chester County Schools canceled classes Thursday and Friday. Director of Schools Troy Kilzer said they had to close because so many students and staff were out sick. “It was a growing epidemic of students coming to school…
