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. -- As summer arrives, families will be headed outside to enjoy the sunny days. On Tuesday, author and lifestyle expert Meredith Sinclair shared some of this year's trendiest toys that will keep…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The chairman of the Nashville Predators has agreed to sell the majority of his stake in the NHL team to former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. FILE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam speaks…
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Elvis’ legacy looms large over Tupelo, but in Australian writer/director Baz Luhrmann’s new film, Tupelo’s influence on the King of Rock and Roll is front and center. Luhrmann, who served as writer, director and producer for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money. The U.S. Supreme…
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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee court initiative to help residents in need of legal aid has found a new way to reach out. On Monday, officials launched the Tennessee Justice Bus — a mobile legal clinic that will travel…
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…
