Residents of west Jackson apartments receive 'do not occupy' notices
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson mother called WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Wednesday saying she and her neighbors came home to "do not occupy" notices from the city on their doors…
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Order of protection filed against former JPD officer, dismissed
JACKSON, Tenn.-A temporary order of protection filed against former Jackson Police Sergeant Peaches Nesbitt was dismissed Wednesday. The order was filed by a local mother who accused Nesbitt of grabbing her young daughter at Walmart, last June, after another encounter…
JMC school board holds budget meeting Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn.-Fresh off Tuesday night's school board meeting, where some capitol expenses were approved, the Jackson-Madison County School Board held a budget meeting Wednesday morning. The top, Wednesday, the school system's five-year plan for capitol improvements. The school budget committee…
Family plans to rebuild 60-year-old business destroyed in tornado
MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Cleanup begins for homeowners and several businesses after a tornado rips through a Western Kentucky community. Wilby Hawkins said he and four other employees were working when the funnel…
Physical activity requirements changing for grades K-6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, but how active are our kids? The State Comptroller's Office released statistics after researching physical activity in Tennessee's public schools. Currently,…
Jackson police seek to ID suspected Old Hickory Mall shoplifters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help to identify a man and woman they say stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Belk at the Old Hickory Mall.…
Jackson Rotary Club gives scholarships to graduating seniors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club honored some of the Hub City's best students Wednesday. Nine graduating seniors from a mix of public and private high schools each were awarded $1,000 scholarships…
Mayor will reward those striving to 'Keep Jackson Beautiful'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City officials believe residents should be able to take pride in the place they call home. For more than 25 years, the mayor of Jackson has recognized…
U.S. Postal Service hopes to help 'Stamp Out Hunger' this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, when the U.S. Postal Service carrier comes to your house, they're hoping to not only drop off your mail but also pick something up to…
Country star draws crowds for bargain store grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A country music star made a stop in Jackson on Wednesday. Some people waited in line all night for a chance to meet him at the grand…
Deputies ID men arrested in Dyer robbery
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's office has identified the two men arrested Tuesday afternoon in connection with a robbery in Dyer. Dammarius Clifton, 21, of Jackson and Shondarion Taylor, 20, of…
Humboldt woman accused of TennCare fraud, selling drugs in school zone
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman is charged with TennCare fraud on accusations of selling prescription drugs within a school zone. Maryrose Moling,…
Former Savannah bank CEO pleads guilty to $9 million bank fraud
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A former Savannah bank CEO has pleaded guilty to one count information charging him with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the information presented in court, Christopher Brent Jerrolds, 54, of Savannah was Central Bank’s CEO…
Students learn through 'Adventures in the Kitchen'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Food and fun were on the menu Tuesday afternoon at the UT Extension Office in west Jackson. UT Extension Agent Amy Elizer's "Adventures in the Kitchen" class gave…
School board approves 'Vision 2020' construction bids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is one step closer to implementing its "Vision 2020" restructuring plan after board members approved construction bids Tuesday night. When "Vision 2020" was…
