Massive fire destroys Humboldt home, cause being investigated
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Firefighters are working to determine what sparked a massive and destructive fire Thursday night in Humboldt. Crews got the call just before 8 p.m. to the home in the 10…
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Madison Co. leaders continue talks with possible jail architects
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Interviews for contractors for the new Madison County Jail continued Thursday morning. Four of the nine architect firms were interviewed Thursday, providing details on how they would build…
Jackson couple maintains cemetery for free
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An east Jackson cemetery keeps its grass trimmed thanks to a pair of good Samaritans who do the work for free. David and Loretta Miliken have mowed the…
Medical examiner confirms identity of body found near Jackson business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say a medical examiner has confirmed the identity of the woman found dead Wednesday outside a Hub City business. Police say the woman has been identified as Donna…
Man accused of firing gun when not allowed to see son
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two separate incidents a week apart land a suspected drug dealer in court on four different counts. Joshua Cobb appeared Thursday morning in…
FDA issues new regulations for e-cigarettes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New regulations handed down from the FDA Thursday are long-awaited from business owners in the Hub City. Store owners said some of the changes have already been in place in…
9th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast draws hundreds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds gathered downtown Thursday morning to unite the community through prayer. The Jackson Area Ministerial Association hosted the 9th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast as a part of the National Day of…
Man enters plea in fatal 2014 Humboldt stabbing, faces 25 years
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Humboldt man faces 25 years in prison without parole after entering a best interest plea in a 2014 stabbing death. Jason Collins entered a best interest plea of…
Puppies recovering after being rescued from dumpster
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ined Holmes faces eight counts of aggravated animal cruelty after investigators say they found puppies inside a bag in a dumpster. Police say surveillance video shows Holmes committing the crime.…
Strawberry Festival's Jr. Floats Parade rolls through downtown Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- People packed downtown Humboldt Thursday for the Jr. Floats Parade at the 79th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The event brings visitors from across West Tennessee. Glenda Craig…
UPDATE: Missing Henry Co. teen found safe
UPDATE -- A missing Henry County teen has been found and is safe, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Milan police reportedly located 16-year-old Jasmine Nicole Perry around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Original story: HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are trying to…
A closer look at 8 suspected gang leaders from Jackson indicted on federal charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are new details in a developing story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has been following as federal prosecutors, with the help of local officers, released a sweeping indictment…
Jackson Police raid home, arrest burglary suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A north Jackson neighborhood was swarmed by a SWAT team and investigators Wednesday as a home is raided. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had a crew on the…
Puppies left in Selmer Wal-Mart parking lot, community outraged
SELMER, Tenn. -- Community members in Selmer are outraged after nine puppies were left in plastic totes in a Wal-Mart parking lot. According to the McNairy County Humane Society, surveillance video…
Thousands converge on Humboldt for Strawberry Fest, police say they're ready
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- As thousands of people get set to converge on Humboldt over the next few days for the the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, police said they are ready. More than…
