Goodwill prepares for post-Christmas rush
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As families enjoy the holidays, some are getting ready to make end-of-years donation to lessen their tax burden. Employees with Goodwill in north Jackson say they also are getting ready…
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EMA directors prepare for possible severe weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather on the horizon, local emergency management agency directors are on standby. Jackson-Madison County EMA Director Marty Clements kept an eye on the weather…
Miracle Man auditions held in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the fourth straight year, the City of Jackson will host its Month of Miracles in April. Monday, the city's Neighborhood Services Department held auditions for the spokesperson for the month long volunteer effort. He's known as "Miracle…
Local artists spotlighted in showcase at The NED
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The latest works for West Tennessee artists are on display at The Ned McWherter Performing Arts Center in downtown Jackson. The Jackson Art Association exhibit features creations ranging from acrylics to water colors to mixed media pieces.…
TBI confirms investigation into Gibson Police Dept.
GIBSON, Tenn. -- Leaders in the small Gibson County town of Gibson made a decision that surprised some, Monday night. Chief of Public Safety, Taylor Atkins, was fired. Atkins confirmed their decision to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. However, he said…
Salvation Army gives Christmas to more than 350 kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As cars lined up Monday at the Salvation Army, the season of giving was truly under way. This year, the organization will help more than 350…
TBI seeks suspect in 1980 cold case
STEWART COUNTY, Tenn. -- The TBI is asking for help in a cold case double homicide investigation out of Stewart County. The bureau has released an artist's sketch of the suspect. Officers believe he kidnapped…
Commissioners approve settlement in Madison Co. nurse lawsuit
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The County Commission approved a settlement in a lawsuit against the county during their Monday morning meeting. Two former nurses at the Criminal Justice Complex filed suit claiming between August 2013…
Postal Service set to deliver 30M packages on busiest day of year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday was the busiest day of the year for those trying to send mail and packages to loved ones for Christmas. The Postal Service says they planned to deliver 30 million packages Monday, which also is the last day to…
Former Jackson officer's assault sentencing delayed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Jackson police officer found guilty last month of a misdemeanor count stemming from a rape case will have to wait until the new year to learn his punishment.…
City of Jackson announces holiday trash pickup schedule
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to the upcoming holidays, the time your garbage will be picked up is changing. According to city of Jackson officials, trash normally picked up on Monday and Thursday will be changed to Monday and Wednesday, and residents who…
Gibson Co. deputies seek leads in ATV, equipment thefts
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are looking for leads in a string of ATV and equipment thefts involving tens of thousands of dollars worth of property. "There's a rash of these…
Madison Co. Commission approves hiring of 15 new jailers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jailers are attacked or property is damaged every week in the Madison County jail, according to Madison County Sheriff John Mehr, and he says it's because of how understaffed the…
Teen pleads not guilty to alleged Haywood High School rape
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Haywood High School student accused of raping another student faced a judge Monday. Terman Jeter, 18, pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated rape and two…
Former first responder accused of statutory rape gets new court date
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee first responder accused of raping an underage girl appeared Monday in court. Matthew McKnight is charged with statutory rape. His attorney went before a…
