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Teen arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat

UPDATE (2/23/24): Second JMCSS student arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT  On February 20, 2024, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in…

2024 Black History Month: Norma Ellington

It’s time to spotlight one of our neighbors, presented to you by the Tennessee Lottery. Each week in February, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a member…

USJ to present 'Catch Me if You Can: The Musical'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is preparing for an exciting musical production. The University School of Jackson Fine Arts Department will present "Catch Me if You Can: The Musical" this March. Based on the 2002 film starring Tom Hanks…

MIDDAY GUEST: Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant

Current reigning Miss Tennessee Volunteer and Miss Tennessee Volunteer Teen joined our show to share details on the upcoming Miss Teen Volunteer America pageant in Jackson. Click here for more information.…

Woman arrested after weekend stabbing in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm a domestic situation led to a stabbing over the weekend in Hardin County. A WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipster reported to us that the incident occurred Saturday, involving a husband and wife at a…

Barricade ends in arrest of wanted man in Crockett County

UPDATE (2/21/24): Public Information Officer Stephen Sutton provided more clarity on the barricade situation on Tuesday. Sutton says that Scott threatened bodily harm to an elected official approximately three weeks ago, which led to Alamo Police taking out a warrant…

UPDATE: Humboldt Police confirm 15-year-old located safe

UPDATE: Humboldt Police confirm Abrego has been located safe. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police Department is turning to the public for help in locating a runaway juvenile. Police say Luisa Decired Hernand Abrego left her foster home on Saturday,…

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