HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A committee met Tuesday night in Henderson County to address jail overcrowding. Jim Hart with the County Technical Assistance Service, or CTAS, and Bob Bass with the Tennessee Corrections Institute spoke at the meeting. Sheriff Brian…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- Brownsville police responded to this home on Robin Street Tuesday morning, where 33-year-old Xavier Morris was shot and killed. "Apparently, it was some ongoing situation between the two, and it ended…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college student was given a surprise Tuesday. Lorimar Cintron is a part of A Soldier's Child Foundation, a group that serves children who have lost their mom or…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is a week away, and with many people expected to travel for the holiday, it's time to start planning ahead. This weekend marks one of the biggest travel days…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has announced a new Head of School, set to take office in June 2020. Don Roe, a former USJ teacher and current administrator, will take on the role next year, according to…
UPDATE: Police have confirmed 26-year-old Shartavis Rollins, of Jackson, died Tuesday afternoon from injuries sustained in the shooting. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have identified a woman killed early Tuesday morning in a string of shootings overnight. Police say Charlene…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Brownsville woman has been charged with TennCare fraud and identity theft. Tamaria Whitley, 21, has been charged with TennCare fraud and identity theft after allegedly allowing another person to use her TennCare card, according to a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army has updated their progress in the Angel Tree program and Red Kettle campaigns. The Salvation Army is aiming to raise $140,000 with its Red Kettle campaign. They say the campaign is currently $11,200 behind…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Brownsville police have confirmed one person is dead in a shooting Tuesday morning. Police confirmed the shooting happened near the intersection of Robin Street and Tibbs Road. No additional details were immediately available. Stay with WBBJ 7…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Lenoir Avenue around 4 a.m. and found a woman dead. Police…
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It's horrible thinking every day, 'Is he alive? Is he dead?'" said Frances Gaines, mother of William Brian McKenzie. "The last three months have been awful," said Patty Young, mother of Aaron Young. Two mothers, left uncertain if they…
ALAMO, Tenn.-- A special-called meeting is requested in Alamo, Monday, for recent door knocking incidents. Alamo Police Chief Brad York said the incidents have been resolved. Chief York said it turns out a few juveniles were going around knocking on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some bright students came together to compete. The 17th annual Spelling Bee was held Monday at Arlington Elementary School. Third, fourth and fifth grade students came together to test just how well they know their words. Mayor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Only six months into the fiscal year, tensions about the budget are already rising for the Madison County Commission. "We're at their mercy," Sheriff John Mehr said. The county…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When you hear that bell, you know it's time for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign. With eight fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, they were behind on their…
