This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and WBBJ talked with one of the most influential groups during that time. Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hearing was continued for a Tennessee contractor charged with illegally certifying that homes where methamphetamine was produced were livable again. Douglas McCasland appeared in federal court in Jackson on Wednesday. He was expected to change his…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man who investigators say exposed someone to HIV without their knowledge has been indicted. According to police, WC Robert Dean, 34, had a sexual encounter with a man he met…
This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A narcotics search warrant led to the seizure of drugs, paraphernalia and weapons on Wednesday. Cortez McCuller, 24, is charged with possession of schedule VI with intent, possession of a firearm…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The trial is underway for a Henderson man accused of kidnapping, attacking and raping a woman. Seth McCarty was arrested in July 2013 after investigators say he kidnapped a woman, bound her with duct tape and sexually…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A $2.5 million investment and 26 jobs are coming to Jackson. JMS Russel Metals Corporation officials announced on Wednesday the company will expand its steel plate processing facility in Jackson by investing $2.5 million in new equipment…
This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- The case of two men accused of a home invasion in Weakley County is headed to the grand jury. Cordarion Thompson and Marcus Bardwell appeared in court Wednesday morning for their…
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A preliminary hearing was set on Wednesday for a man accused of kidnapping a teen at knife-point. Ma'quarious Cathey was arraigned on aggravated assault, evading arrest and reckless driving charges…
This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- U.S. Marshals arrested 33-year old Randall Kirkpatrick in connection to the 2003 shooting death of his wife Deborah Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick is charged with murder. Investigators initially believed Deborah Kirkpatrick's death was a…
JACKSON, Tenn.- More than 2,000 JEA customers were reported without power late Tuesday night when storms pushed through Jackson. Power went out throughout the area, including the WBBJ studios in East Jackson. According to a JEA spokesman, at its peak,…
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County jailer accused of lying about an on the job injury posts $2,500 bond Tuesday afternoon. As WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you, Deputy Saundra Bundy was indicted Monday…
This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A judge rules Jeffrey Pearcy, a suspect in the Holly Bobo case, will no longer wear a tracking device, Tuesday. The board of probation said they can no longer monitor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As we inch closer to the 4th of July, The Red Cross in Jackson is offering tips on how to safely enjoy fireworks. The Red Cross says never give fireworks to small children and always follow the…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A new initiative with a sweet incentive was announced Tuesday morning with Jackson Police. A new yearly prize, called the Community Spirit Award, will be given out to those who show…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Longer, bigger knives are now legal for residents to carry around, but officers said they don't think it will make the community any less safe. "Looking at reports, there doesn't appear…
