JACKSON, Tenn. -- A police presence at a home in north Jackson prompts a call from a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipster. We received a call around 6 p.m. Wednesday night of officers at a home on Saddlebrook Drive. Our…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Rutherford man is arrested on multiple counts in connection to a child rape investigation in Gibson County. Carroll Simon Butler was arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Wednesday on one count of continuous sexual…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college spreads red sand for a good cause. Wednesday, the University of Memphis Lambuth's Nursing Department joined together to fill the cracks of the college's…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- March 29 marks Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! It is a day to appreciate the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a small business. Independently-owned businesses are essential to the community. They…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed the YMCA, where they shared updates and their progress in West Tennessee. The YMCA shared an update on the work in expanding and creating…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Roughly four years after one person was killed, a man has received his sentence. According to a news release, on March 6, Gerald Crossley, who was 16 at the time of the shooting in 2019, was sentenced…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Day three of the Jeff "Roc Doc" Young trial continued Wednesday, calling new witnesses to the stand. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans of the Vietnam War received the welcome home they deserve on Wednesday. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the service, sacrifice, and…
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – Wednesday, we reached out to the Obion County School System regarding a recent incident. Tim Watkins, the Director of Schools, told us over the phone that the investigation into the alleged incident is on-going. Watkins…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A spring concert is just a month away! The Jackson Choral Society will be hosting its spring concert on April 29 at 3 p.m. at First…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mass shootings can have an effect that stretches beyond city limits, bringing grief and questions. This image provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department…
Julanne Stone Occupation Executive Director, Scarlet Rope Project What’s new at the Scarlet Rope Project? A lot is going on at Scarlet Rope! We just finished building our new home and moved in the beginning of February. The beautiful home…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than $200,000,000 is going towards Tennessee's water infrastructure. “These grants will address important water infrastructure needs across rural and urban Tennessee communities,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “We look forward to the improvements these projects will bring,…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement shared their reaction to newly released body cam footage from the Nashville shooting. This image provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows bodycam footage of police responding to an active…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a Jackson high school had the opportunity to learn more about college opportunities in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech President Philip Oldham visited chemistry and biology students at North Side High School on Tuesday. Around 60…
