JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Alabama man wanted for first-degree sodomy, among other charges, was found in Madison County. The United States Marshals Service says that 39-year-old James Dwight Mitchell, of Decatur, Alabama, was found at a home on Shirlee Drive…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local county commission meeting was held on Tuesday. Madison County Commission members met to discuss several topics on their agenda. One of the main priorities the board members…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting and approved the fiscal year 2023 budget on second reading. In early spring, the council approved a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jody S. Pickens, the 26th District Attorney General, is taking up a new task. According to a news release, Pickens was elected by members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference to be their vice president of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson has revealed the name of the new baseball team that will be stepping up to the plate at the Jackson Ballpark. Courtesy: Play…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Committee is seeking public input on what to place inside of a new time capsule. From now until July 15, residents are invited to email celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com with their suggestions. Ideas should "capture the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a Humboldt man has been charged with aggravated arson after a fire at a local motel. Around 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, the Humboldt Fire Department responded to a report…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The Bolivar Police Department confirms one man died in a Sunday night shooting at a local gas station. At around 10:03 p.m. on June 19, Bolivar police responded to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special event celebrating the Mercer community is coming this Saturday. As part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration, "Heritage Days" have been planned for several individual communities in the area. Previous Heritage Days have been held…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a house fire in the Hub City. The fire was in the area of Rainbow Cove Monday afternoon. When WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived around 5 p.m., they could…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June 21 is the first day of summer, which means increased temperatures could soon become the norm. Co-founder of Red Fern Animal Shelter in Dresden, Anne Oliver…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man charged in a double, fatal shooting during a high school basketball game in Humboldt faced a judge. Monday, Jadon Davon Hardiman appeared in court for the murder…
UPDATE (6/21/22): Bolivar police ID victim, suspect in fatal gas station shooting BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Late Sunday night, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received phone calls, messages, and tips of an alleged shooting that took place…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local kids got the chance to learn a new skill and maybe even form a new hobby. The Jackson Recreation and Parks Department and the Tennessee…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're looking for a unique place to work out, we have the place just for you. YOLO Bungee is one of the most fun places you will have working out in a judgment-free environment. They…
