Jury finds former Martin police officer not guilty in alleged theft from charity fund
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A jury has returned a not-guilty verdict for a former Martin police officer accused of stealing money from a charity fund set up for a…
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Jackson police seek to ID 3 shoplifting suspects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify three shoplifting suspects, one of whom reportedly assaulted a Wal-Mart employee. Surveillance video from around 2:30 a.m. Jan. 15 captured three…
Local law enforcement to crack down on distracted drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement agencies said they plan to have extra manpower on the street looking for distracted drivers. “We're out there,” Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Brad…
Man accused of beating boy with plastic baseball bat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing child abuse and domestic assault charges on accusations of beating a boy with a plastic baseball bat. Eric Foster Snowden is accused of hitting the 12-year-old boy…
Lane College coaches talk about what it means to coach at a HBCU
JACKSON, Tenn -- Derrick Burroughs played college football at the University of Memphis. After spending six years in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, he knew what was next. "I en-visualized myself…
JMCS board interviews Dr. Tammy Knipp for superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn -- A busy day for superintendent hopeful Dr. Tammy Knipp. "It's been an energizing and inspiring day," Knipp said. Dr. Knipp spent the day getting to know the district before…
Madison Co. sheriff, Jackson police chief host community cookout
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens came out in east Jackson Wednesday night to share their thoughts with Madison County Sheriff John Mehr. The community meeting held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church gave people the chance…
Hardeman Co. school official acknowledges overcrowded buses
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Packed school buses in Hardeman County have parents upset and concerned about their children's safety. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with some Grand Junction mothers who have…
State holds millions in unclaimed property; Is any of it yours?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Millions of dollars in unclaimed property is sitting in an account waiting for you to claim it. "In Tennessee, unclaimed property is money that has been turned over from…
Jackson civic group honors Woman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After years of service to the Jackson community, the Hub City honors its newest Woman of the Year. The Jackson Rotary Club surprised Mary Jane…
Police seek to ID 2 women in use of stolen credit card
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify two women in connection with the recent use of a stolen credit card at two Jackson businesses. Surveillance video from Kmart on Old Hickory Boulevard captured two unidentified women…
Lane College hosts alums turned authors at African-American Literature Read-in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted an African-American Literature Read-in Wednesday in honor of Black History Month. Two former Lane students, Leon Freeman and Donatello Grey, who are now published…
Brownsville native & JC Penney CEO meets with President Trump at White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump hosted a listening session Wednesday with retail leaders from across the country, including Brownsville native and JCPenney CEO Marvin Ellison. Ellison was seated…
Man pleads guilty in deadly Decatur Co. pontoon boat crash
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is sentenced to serve 10 months of a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide and boating under the influence. [caption id="attachment_178951" align="alignleft"…
JMCSS superintendent finalists prepare for interviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a busy week for Jackson-Madison County School System superintendent finalists. "Dr. Knipp tomorrow, Dr. Jones on Thursday and Mr. Hassell on Friday," School Board Chairman Bob…
