JACKSON, Tenn. - Road construction won‘t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014…
This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- For the first time ever, Jackson will host the annual Tennessee Welcome Home celebration for veterans. On August 2, the 8th annual celebration will be held at Jackson State Community College.…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some Jackson-Madison County students may have to go to a new school next year if the district decides to move forward with rezoning. "I think there is a lot of money…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Expect to see more troopers on the road during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign during this year's 102-hour holiday period.…
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…
