New "PhaZZers" save sheriff's office thousands
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in weapons for Madison County deputies is expected to save taxpayers thousands of dollars. The department is replacing their tasers with a generic brand, which they…
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Dozens gather to march against crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens of concerned citizens gathered in east Jackson Friday to march against crime. The group of men, women and children formed a prayer circle before their march through the East Pointe Apartment Complex. Organizers said the goal is to…
"Live at the Carnegie" showcases Jackson's musical heritage
JACKSON, Tenn.-A concert series kicked off Friday night with a celebration of Jackson's musical heritage. "Live at The Carnegie" brought a priceless collection of antique guitars back to life. As the…
Debut of stars kicks off masquerade ball
JACKSON, Tenn.-It was a debut of stars Friday night at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. Two special needs children walked the red carpet ahead of Saturday night's Masquerade Ball…
THP increasing patrols for Super Bowl weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is teaming up this weekend to keep drivers safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Across the state last year, six Tennesseans lost their lives, five due to drunken driving…
Comptroller's report finds 16 issues in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 197-page report reveals more than a dozen issues of money management in McNairy County government — issues ranging from purchasing procedures to cash overdrafts and poor…
National Wear Red Day raises awareness of No. 1 killer in women
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Wear Red Day for women to raise awareness against the No. 1 killer in women. According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die from heart disease or stroke per year. Hundreds in Jackson sported…
U.S. Marshals aid Jackson police in arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Service helped Jackson police with an arrest Friday afternoon in the 300 block of West King Street. Jeff Love of the Marshals Service confirmed Kacey Rose was arrested around 3 p.m. Marshals say Rose…
Troopers find 29 pounds of meth in Knox County traffic stop
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. -- State troopers arrested a Texas man on felony drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 29 pounds of crystal meth. A trooper stopped a 2003 Chevy Suburban for a traffic violation around…
Deputies see trend of drivers shrugging off school bus safety
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies say they're seeing a trend with drivers running stops signs and illegally passing school buses. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Victoria Taylor took a ride Friday…
Union University honors first class to graduate from north campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People packed the chapel at Union University for a special Founder’s Day service on Friday. They recognized the class of 1976, the first group of students to graduate from the north Jackson campus. “Where has the time…
State audit reveals McNairy Co. bookkeeping problems
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A state audit of McNairy County has revealed that the county's bookkeeping needs improvement. The comptroller's annual audit includes 16 findings spread across multiple county offices related to noncompliance, weaknesses and deficiencies in county government operations, according to a…
Crime lab move could save law enforcement thousands
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement react to a possible change in where evidence in processed in West Tennessee. There is talk of moving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's crime…
Armed officer now patrols Jackson City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Hall now has an armed police officer patrolling the halls. About three weeks ago, Mayor Jerry Gist said Jackson Police Captain Sammy Brit formerly commander of the…
Local school board member spends 10 days volunteering in Dominican Republic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Educators across the country come together to help build schools for children in impoverished countries through Lifetouch Memory Mission. Jackson-Madison County School Board member Bob Alvey spent 10 days…
