UTM welcomes new officer: Morton
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Martin just hired the newest member of its police force. He's around 50 pounds and full of energy. His name is Morton, and…
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Escaped inmate from Crockett County arrested in Mississippi
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- An inmate who walked away from a work detail in January was arrested in Mississippi, according to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. Carlos McCoy was serving a six year sentence for aggravated assault on an officer…
4 deaths, 7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- T he Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed four more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. Those patients are: an 87-year-old woman, who died Jan. 8. a 94-year-old woman, who died Jan. 6.…
WBBJ Has Launched A New News App
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness has launched a new news app. For the app to function properly and to ensure you continue receiving the latest breaking news alerts, users need to make sure automatic updates for apps are turned on in their…
Governor addresses 'unimaginable' year during State of the State speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Reflecting on 2020 in the opening of his State of the State Address, Gov. Bill Lee shared the impact the last year had on residents of Tennessee.…
Chester County man honored with balloon release
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A community came together to remember a loved one. Family and friends of Jerry Wilson, also known as "Ceed," held a balloon release in his honor on Monday. Wilson had a surgery and died from…
USJ breaks ground for new tennis courts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school broke ground on a new chapter. Students and staff at the University School of Jackson held a groundbreaking for their new tennis courts on Monday. There will be eight new tennis courts and…
Jackson Fire Department joins nationwide pilot program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department has been selected for a unique and nationwide pilot program. Jackson Fire will be joining nearly 250 other departments in the Community Risk Reduction program, according to a news release from the city.…
Suspect in Indiana double homicide arrested in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed 57-year-old Victor Lofton, of Humboldt, was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with a double homicide. A news release from the FBI says 4-year-old DenNisha Howard and 21-year-old Felicia Howard were found shot inside…
Meal kit fundraiser aims to help local nonprofit
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meal kits are all the rage these days: Hello Fresh, Blue Apron and more. Now, for a limited time, you can get a local version of those. "Because…
Humboldt museum celebrates Negro Baseball League through exhibit
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local museum is showcasing a piece of the 1900s. Stigall Museum in Humboldt is showcasing a display of the 100th anniversary of Negro League Baseball. "The Negro…
Jackson police searching for missing man
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are searching for a missing man. Police say Billy Perry Jr. has not been seen or heard from since around 9 p.m. on Feb. 5. Police say Perry may be in either a tan or…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,226 new cases, 745,826 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, February 8. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Camden police searching for missing 59-year-old
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators are searching for a missing man from Camden. Investigators with the Camden Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are searching for 59-year-old Johnny Keith Travis. Travis was last seen at Timbercreek Apartments in…
Henry Co. Medical Center opens vaccinations to residents 65+
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center gave out the first 400 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. "One thing we do here in the POD at the…
