Lady Bulldogs remain undefeated at home
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union's women's basketball defeated University of West Alabama 83-56. Amy Philamlee led all scorers with 22 points. The Lady Bulldogs are 8-1 this season.
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Troubled youth center making improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials at a troubled Middle Tennessee youth detention center believe beefed-up security and changes in the facility's behavior modification program will help prevent future rioting and escapes. Reporters were invited Thursday to take a tour of…
Stowe maintains he never asked TBI to leave his district
This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- 24th Judicial District Attorney General Matt Stowe said the TBI's claims he asked the Bureau to move out of his district are not true. "They are exaggerations," Stowe said. He…
911 surcharge changing in 2015, some could pay more or less
This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Phone bills across the state are going to change beginning Jan. 1. Legislation passed this year will go into effect causing changes to the current 911 tax on monthly phone…
Numerous Madison County employees have hired relatives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr‘s decision to hire his wife as a part-time employee has some asking if it is right for elected officials to hire family members. It turns out there are other cases of relatives…
Holiday drivers catch break at gas pumps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drivers preparing for a holiday road trip are seeing a nice surprise at the pumps. In the Jackson area, gas prices are around $2.28 per gallon. That's 20 cents less than the national average right now, which…
Man accused of stealing $6K money bag from Walmart
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- An man is facing a theft charge after police say he stole a money bag containing more than $6,000 he found on the floor at Walmart. Tyler Allen Schenk is charged…
Full text of TBI release about Stowe compromise
DA to Request Special Prosecutor for Bobo Case as TBI Resumes Services to 24th Judicial District NASHVILLE – As a result of thorough conversations today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resumed its activities in the 24th Judicial District,…
TBI: Stowe requests prosecutor to replace him in Bobo case; support resumes in district
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resumed support in the 24th Judicial District as District Attorney Matt Stowe requests a special prosecutor to replace him in the Holly Bobo case, according to a release from the TBI. "Stowe…
Police: Argument between roomates leads to stabbing
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Police Department confirms there was a stabbing incident on Lambuth Boulevard. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News an argument between two roommates led to the alleged stabbing. Officers said it happened around 10p.m. Tuesday night. There were…
Man sentenced to 104 years in Jackson shooting
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was sentenced Monday to 104 years in prison in a November 2013 shooting in Jackson. Four other people also were sentenced in the shooting. The charges stemmed from a…
Two teens killed in Benton Co. crash
This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two teenagers have died after a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon in Benton County. A juvenile male driver, 17, and his one passenger, Jennifer Morgan, 18, were killed in the two-vehicle…
Jackson man charged with assaulting girlfriend during argument
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in Jackson court Thursday accused of assaulting his girlfriend during an argument over something she found in his phone. Quindarrius Pitchford is charged with aggravated domestic assault, according to court documents. Police say they…
Henry Co. home burglarized, 15 guns and wedding rings stolen
This video is no longer available. HENRY, Tenn. -- More than a dozen guns were stolen Tuesday from a Henry County home. Investigators said fingerprints were left behind and deputies are unsure where to send the evidence for processing due…
TBI stonewall could place large financial burden on local law enforcement
This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The 24th Judicial District involves five counties including Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and Henry. All sheriff's offices and police departments in that area will now have the burden of conducting…
