Police: Reconstructing fatal crash may take days
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police reconstruction crews worked through the night Thursday trying to figure out how a fatal accident on Vann Drive happened. Investigators say it may take some time…
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Injured ConAgra workers all released from hospital
[gtxvideo vid="BGfOoa5z" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BGfOoa5z.jpg" vtitle="Conagra Food Update”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The five employees injured Thursday when a pipe burst at the ConAgra Foods plant in Humboldt have been released from the hospital, according to a company spokesperson. One of…
Co-workers, friends remember Jackson couple killed in crash
[gtxvideo vid="e402DXeC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e402DXeC.jpg" vtitle="Victims Remembered”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate a crash that took the lives of a husband and wife on Vann Drive in Jackson. Co-workers said the couple leaves behind four children. Stylists wore black at…
Tips for easing back into new school year
[gtxvideo vid="5x5XouVr" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5x5XouVr.jpg" vtitle="Back To School Tips PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- With pencils sharpened and classrooms stocked, experts say bidding farewell to the long days of summer can be challenging for students. With classes starting Monday in the…
Man charged with strangling woman during confrontation
[gtxvideo vid="mXPxbUnY" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mXPxbUnY.jpg" vtitle="Horner Agg Assault”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was in city court Friday after allegedly strangling a woman during a confrontation. Clyde Honer Jr. is accused of assaulting a woman Wednesday by strangling her when…
Police ID couple killed in north Jackson crash
NORTH JACKSON -- Police have identified the two people killed in a two-car crash Thursday night in north Jackson. Thomas Hogan, known as Jay, and wife Julie Hogan of Jackson both died from injuries sustained in the wreck, according to…
Workers injured on job at ConAgra plant in Humboldt
[gtxvideo vid="pXAXeBhY" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pXAXeBhY.jpg" vtitle="ConAgra Foods Accident PKG”] GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple employees were injured on the job Thursday at the ConAgra Foods plant in Humboldt, according to police. Five people were injured when a pipe filled with…
Memorial remembers, honors lives of young students
[gtxvideo vid="Fjh87Ut6" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Fjh87Ut6.jpg" vtitle="S Gibson Memorial”] MEDINA, Tenn. -- A memorial honoring three students who died over the last few years is now on display in Medina. The memorial near Medina Middle School honors twins who drowned in…
Bolivar becomes first Firewise Community in area
[gtxvideo vid="rehteXcD" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rehteXcD.jpg" vtitle="Bolivar Firewise Certified PKG”] BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fire department goes above and beyond to protect their community from potentially dangerous wildfires. Now they have become the first of their kind to receive…
St. Louis flights taking off from the Hub City
[gtxvideo vid="fxGd6u1e" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fxGd6u1e.jpg" vtitle="Airline Grand Opening PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The new air service flying out of McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport held a grand opening Thursday complete with a baseball-themed party. Air Choice One flights began at McKellar-Sipes…
Haywood football player hospitalized one day before teammate dies
[gtxvideo vid="5ZxAU59s" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ZxAU59s.jpg" vtitle="Haywood Death Follow PKG”] BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One Tomcat football player's mom said the death of a high school football player Wednesday could have been prevented. Tiffany Worles spoke exclusively to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
Witness in Lincoln Courts murder testifies in court
[gtxvideo vid="3CS8dyWe" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3CS8dyWe.jpg" vtitle="Shooter Appears In Court PKG”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- It was an emotional day in court Thursday as the man accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old in Lincoln Courts earlier this month had his preliminary…
Chili's restaurants to help families of Chattanooga shooting victims
[gtxvideo vid="At7OB6rj" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/At7OB6rj.jpg" vtitle="Chilis Chatt Donation”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants across Tennessee and Georgia are teaming up to support the families of the Chattanooga shooting victims. The restaurant hosted a give back event Thursday.…
THP investigates person hit by vehicle in Gibson Co.
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Troopers are investigating a person being run over by a vehicle Thursday morning. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. on Gibson Wells Road, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The victim was taken to a Memphis…
Huntingdon police seek 3 in Walmart cell phone thefts
[gtxvideo vid="oNX3wVBm" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oNX3wVBm.jpg" vtitle="Huntingdon PD Search”] CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Huntingdon police are looking for three suspects who police say stole thousands of dollars worth of phones. Investigators say three black males entered Walmart early Wednesday morning, went…
