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Police presence reported in north Jackson neighborhood

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 man arrested as part of child rape investigation

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…

Red sand fills sidewalk cracks at local university

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…

March 29 marks Mom, Pop Business Owners Day

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…

Gang member sentenced for shooting man mistaken for rival

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…

Veterans receive a 'welcome home' long after war's end

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 official shares statement over recent incident

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…

Choral society to host concert in April

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…

Women's History Month • Week 5

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…

More than 40 grants go towards state's water systems

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,…

Local law enforcement shares praise for Nashville response

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…

Tennessee Tech president visits students in Jackson

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…

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