Huntingdon lawyer indicted on sexual battery charge
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Huntingdon lawyer has been indicted on a charge of sexual battery. Benjamin Dempsey, 67, was indicted Tuesday by the Carroll County…
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Jackson School dismissal causes major traffic delays
JACKSON, Tenn -- Bumper-to-bumper traffic is causing headaches for neighbors and parents. Thelma Barker Elementary School is one of many schools causing traffic issues for parents, neighbors and commuters. "Sometimes it…
McKenzie school board leaders vote to replace AC units at MHS
McKENZIE, Tenn.-A vote Thursday night by members of the McKenzie Special School District will mean some cooler days ahead, especially for some students and teachers. After swearing in a new…
Tennessee agriculture license plate marks 20th anniversary
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A license plate unique to Tennessee celebrates a milestone. The Tennessee agriculture tag, known by its little red barn, was released by the state in September 1996,…
Martin Police Dept. holds third annual reunion
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Past and present members of the Martin Police Department gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate together for their third annual reunion. Nearly 30 officers attended the lunch, with almost half…
Former THP trooper from Carroll Co. charged with soliciting statutory rape
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol has been charged with solicitation of statutory rape involving a teenage female. David…
Student tip line allows Milan students to text SROs
MILAN, Tenn. -- One local police department is connecting with students in a unique way, one text at a time. The Milan Police Department is reaching out to younger…
Man facing child rape charge to undergo mental evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of raping an 11-year-old boy appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court. Kelvin Golden was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a count of rape of a…
Hunger Action Day highlights everyday efforts of local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A national organization has named Sept. 8 as Hunger Action Day. National Hunger Action Day is a chance for people all over the world to raise awareness of…
Residents react to Lane Avenue gas station shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say they are trying to identify a person of interest in a shooting at an east Jackson gas station. Police said a gunman opened fire…
Documents confirm South Side coach suspended without pay
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Documents from the personnel file of South Side High School's head football coach confirm that he is suspended without pay. Brian…
Police seek to ID person of interest in Lane Avenue shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting outside a convenience store on Lane Avenue. The gunfire was reported just before 10 p.m. Police say no injuries have been reported. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, officers…
South Side High School coach under investigation for inappropriate contact with student
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Football practice did not stop Wednesday as the Jackson Police Department confirmed a criminal investigation into the head football coach at South Side High School. School…
Jackson police investigate shooting along Lane Avenue
JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are investigating after a report of gunfire was reported just before 10 Wednesday night in the 300 block of Lane Avenue, adjacent to Lane College. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived on the scene of a…
Here's your sign...don't shoot power lines!
JACKSON, Tenn.-Here is a warning for dove hunters...do not shoot power lines! Utility companies are warning, not only does it create dangerous situations, but you could face stiff fines and legal consequences. You could also cut services to those in…
