Madison Co. register of deeds candidates speak out before Election Day
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County voters will head to the polls Thursday. Among their choices will be register of deeds, a position that deals with land and real…
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Hearing reset for Madison Co. investigator facing sex charges
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An investigator for the Madison County public defender's office appeared Wednesday afternoon in court on numerous sex charges. Johnny Woolfork appeared in Humboldt General Sessions Court on charges of aggravated sexual battery,…
2 face drug charges after tip leads officers to Gibson Co. home
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men have been arrested on drug charges after a tip led to an investigation at a home in Yorkville. Ables, left, and…
Madison County officials prepare for Election Day
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In less than 24 hours, Tennessee voters will have their last opportunity to vote in the state primary and county general election. "We're just excited. We've…
ATF offers $2,500 reward for info on arson at Martin store
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Authorities have announced a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the July 27 arson at a Dollar General store in Martin. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Nashville Field Division,…
Trash piles trouble Jackson residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some Jackson residents said their trash has not been picked up in months. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said it is a citywide problem they are trying to…
Euthanized Madison Co. horse tests positive for mosquito-borne virus
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State officials say a horse from Madison County has tested positive for a virus that can also be fatal to humans. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that…
Parents concerned over bus problems
JACKSON, Tenn -- Just two days into the school year, and parents complain the bus problems are already piling up. A photo taken from Bus 174 shows students having to…
Heavy rains cause SUV to hydroplane, crash in South Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A viewer shared pictures with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News after a SUV hydroplaned on Highway 45 south, near Old Pinson Road, landing in a flooded area. The crash happened…
Heavy rains cause flooding in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Severe storms rocked much of West Tennessee Tuesday evening, bringing lots of lightning and even prompting a tornado warning in Madison County. Those same storms also dumped heavy rains as they…
Man accused of sending Henry Co. church into lockdown appears in court
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of forcing a church into lockdown on Sunday made his first appearance before a judge Tuesday on several felony charges. Antonio Rulford appeared Tuesday morning in Henry…
Primary preview before Election Day
Election Day is only two days away. Here are some of the most watched elections in counties across west Tennessee. Thursday, Aug. 4 is your chance to go out and vote. Madison…
Jackson State Community College reaffirms accredited status
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announced Tuesday that their accreditation has been reaffirmed. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which is the regional accrediting body that sets academic standards for colleges and universities in 11…
Kenton man appears on murder charge in death of 5-month-old
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mother of 20-year-old Braxton Edwards was emotional in regard to her son's Tuesday court hearing. "He is not a monster," Stacie Brewer, mother of Braxton Edwards,…
Jackson police investigate thefts of $600 in synthetic hair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for information from the public as they investigate the thefts of 20 bags of synthetic hair from a local beauty supply store. Officers seek to identify…
