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Jackson Crime Stoppers Adds Texting Option

Jackson-Madison County Crime Stoppers is offereing a new "texting" component to help keep citizens of Jackson safers.  This secure application allows the tipster and Crime Stoppers to have two-way dialog while keeping the tipster's identity completely anonymous.    How to…

Former Radio Personality Arrested For Identity Theft

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A man was arrested on one count of identity theft on Monday for falsifying fingerprints and information in order to pass a criminal history background check. According to investigators, Willie Ozier,…

Group Tackles Violence in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Two women crusading for a safer city are hoping their grassroots movement will help Jackson become a safer place. Along with Mayor Jerry Gist, community advocates Wanda Stanfill and Helen Owens…

New Developments in 2-Year-Old Homicide

This video is no longer available. MAURY CITY, Tenn. - Bobby Vaughn sums of the shooting death of his 89-year-old sister, Francis Lilley in a few short words. "A whole lot was taken from our family." Vaughn said he misses…

Benton County Jailer Fired for Allegedly Stealing

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Benton County jailer has been fired for allegedly stealing from the place he works. The Benton County Sheriff's Department has not released the worker's name but said he has…

Fryer Fire at North Jackson Restaurant

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A fryer fire at a north Jackson restaurant filled the restaurant with smoke Monday night. Firefighters were called out just before 9 p.m. to the Long John Silvers location on North Highland…

Jackson-Madison County Creates Joint Education Committee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Madison County Commission and Jackson-Madison County School Board members are joining forces to form an information committee. The main purpose of the new commission is to establish a flow of information…

Animal Cruelty Suspect Refuses Extradition

This video is no longer available. METROPOLIS, IL.- A woman charged with animal cruelty who has been on the run since July has refused to sign a waiver of extradition. Cheryl Kidd, who is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, was…

Jackson PD Swears-In 10 New Officers

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department welcomed 10 new officers Monday during an official swearing-in ceremony at the Jackson Police Department Headquarters. Friends and family of the new recruits, as well as the Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork and…

Jackson Teen Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A Jackson teen pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of his aunt. Caleb Mullins, 19, pleaded guilty Monday to murdering his aunt, Karen Mullins, 43, and…

Vigilant Neighbors Prevent Early Morning Burglary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are thanking alert neighbors after arresting three juveniles and an adult who were caught breaking and entering into an east Jackson home on Monday. Neighbors in Allenton Heights told WBBJ…

Deplorable North Jackson Road Repaired and Re-Paved

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - There is good news for those who shop or own businesses along one north Jackson Street. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported a story a few weeks ago about the poor condition…

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