JPD: Driver loses control, runs into house
JACKSON, Tenn.-A scare Wednesday night in east Jackson as a driver loses control and runs into a house in the 100 block of Fowler Street around 7:30 p.m. Officers said…
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Jackson General boasts cutting-edge stroke treatment technology
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has hit a major milestone as new technology is giving stroke victims a better chance of a successful recovery. The hospital is the first in West…
Man charged in Whiteville armed robbery remains in custody
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The next court appearance has been set for a suspected robber in Whiteville. Police say Terry Hill was arrested at a local hotel just hours after he allegedly put…
Architects share ideas for new Madison Co. jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Talks continued Wednesday about the building of a new jail in Madison County. Nine architect firms were interviewed, supplying ideas and plans for how they'd build the…
Investigation is ongoing for JCM teacher who allegedly showed inappropriate movie
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ on Wednesday obtained the personnel file of the Jackson Central-Merry High School teacher who has been suspended without pay for allegedly showing students an inappropriate movie. JCM Health Science…
Police: Search yields stolen property, 1 arrest at north Jackson home
NORTH JACKSON -- Officers removed what they said was property stolen from a local business while serving a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a north Jackson home. There were numerous police officers at the home on Brooksies Pond Cove off Pleasant Plains…
8 Jackson men included in alleged Gangster Disciple indictments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Sixteen alleged gang members were indicted Wednesday morning by federal attorneys as part of a multi-agency operation. "Alleged high ranking members and leaders of the Gangster Disciples have been indicted…
Jackson man charged in 2 Dec. robberies
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is now facing charges in two separate December 2015 robberies. Silence Wright is facing two counts of aggravated robbery and…
Accused gunman charged with shooting man in face during drug deal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An accused gunman is charged with attempted murder on accusations of shooting a man in the face during a drug deal. Almonda…
Fire chief credits recently installed smoke detectors with saving woman's life
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman is treated for second- and third-degree burns to her hands and face. Firefighters said she's alive because of recently installed smoke…
UPDATE: Police ID body found in west Jackson
UPDATE -- Police say the body has tentatively been identified as a missing person. According to the Jackson Police Department, the body has tentatively been identified as missing person Donna Hollis.…
UPDATE: Whiteville armed robbery suspect captured in Bolivar
WHITEVILLE, Tenn.-Whiteville police said the suspect in an armed robbery was captured just before 10 p.m., Tuesday. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Terry Hill was apprehended at a hotel in Bolivar after receiving tips from the community. Whiteville police…
K-9's sniff for drugs in Benton County jail
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in one West Tennessee county search for drugs and weapons Tuesday in a place you might not expect. Jail cells in Benton County were…
"Taste of Humboldt" highlights annual Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Food and fun was on the menu Tuesday night in downtown Humboldt, where the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is in full swing. The "Taste of Humboldt" was held at the…
TN Bar Association offers area residents free legal advice
JACKSON, Tenn.-Those in need of some legal advice got some free of charge Tuesday morning in downtown Jackson. The Tennessee Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division held their pro bono event at…
