MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- County leaders are taking steps toward building a new jail and making renovations to the current Criminal Justice Complex. A special committee will meet with nine architectural firms Wednesday and Thursday to discuss possible plans. Committee…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The owner of a Bolivar bail bond company is facing tax and theft charges after an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The Hardeman County grand jury indicted Thomas Earl Allen, 56, on Monday on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council met with some big items on the agenda Tuesday morning, but the big topic of discussion was bringing jobs and tourism to the Hub City. After rallying support from agencies across West Tennessee,…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police said three suspects accused of shoplifting from Walmart have been identified. Police Chief Bobby Sellers was in the store when the three tried to leave with multiple items without paying, according to the Milan Police…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Air conditioning units, buses and roofs are at the top of the list for the Jackson-Madison County School System. "We know what we need to do, and we have a very aggressive list of needs we need…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Amphitheater is set to kick off their third concert season Friday evening. The season kicks off Friday with the Kimberlie Helton Band. Music is set to start at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the city will temporarily close…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A suspected killer will now stand trial for his alleged crime. Trimon Pruitt was indicted this week by a Madison County grand jury on a count of first-degree murder in the Dec. 2 shooting death of Tony Willoughby. [caption id="attachment_154087"…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Whiteville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a possibly endangered woman. Police say Bobbi Jo Herndon may be on the way to the Whiteville area from…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Since the 1950s, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assisted local law enforcement with criminal investigations across the state. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recently got a close look into their operation…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A new day for a West Tennessee organization after a community proves working together can accomplish anything. It has been more than 7 months since the Northwest…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Hundreds packed Barker Memorial Stadium in Humboldt Monday night to celebrate the official start of the 79th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. The festival runs through Saturday with up to…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens in the Hub City took advantage of "Melanoma Monday", a day of free screenings at the Kirkland Cancer Center. Just ahead of the summer season, the first Monday of every…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-The Decatur County Sheriff's department is asking for help tracking down some bold thieves. The sheriff told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News around 5, Sunday morning, someone broke into the Decatur County landfill and drove off in a 1993…
JACKSON, Tenn.-If you are looking for a job and other professional tips, one organization is giving a little extra this week to help you out. "Goodwill Week" started Monday across Middle and West Tennessee. Career solutions senters across the region…
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County Deputy accused of trying to strangle his wife, last week returned to court, Monday where his hearing was postponed. But the judge did order Michael King to complete a course in domestic violence before his next…
