45 dogs removed from Henry County home
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- After an anonymous tip and weeks of investigating, Animal Rescue Corps and the Henry County Sheriff's Department removed dozens of dogs from a single-family trailer in Paris on…
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3 adults, 1 juvenile injured in east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, according to a news release. The release states at approximately 2:45 a.m. on June 24, JPD officers responded to a report of a shooting…
209 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says one new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed, bringing the total to 209 cases. The most recent case is a 44-year-old man, who is not currently hospitalized. Regional director Kim…
1 killed, 2 injured in Highway 79 crash
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person was killed and two others were injured in a crash Tuesday on Highway 79 in Carroll County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Corey Douglas, 33, was killed in the crash. A crash report…
Jackson Symphony prepares to launch 60th season
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Symphony has announced its 60th jubilee season. Symphony leaders say there are several surprises in store for the 2020-21 line-up, despite the challenges of COVID-19. Season tickets are on sale now and those who purchase…
Man in custody following chase ending in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--A man is in custody after a chase Tuesday afternoon that ended in west Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there as a man was taken into custody following a chase that started in Crockett County. The man was…
Two people in medical care after West Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Police confirm a shooting in West Jackson. Jackson Police say at 9 p.m. Tuesday, a shooting occurred at a house at Foxlea Drive off Old Hickory Blvd. Police say two people are in medical care. Police do not…
Jackson police find guns in woods behind home
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department makes a surprising discovery while conducting a search. Jackson police along with a K-9 officer Echo located several guns hidden in the woods behind a home…
Statement from Harley-Davidson regarding its affiliation with Union City dealership
Tuesday, a spokesperson with Harley-Davidson released a statement regarding dealer owner, Russell Abernathy who allegedly made questionable Facebook posts: "Racism, hate or intolerance have no place in our world including within the Harley-Davidson community, employees, dealers or riders. We recently…
TN Dept of Safety adjusts operations to continue offering services
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- As businesses and agencies attempt to reopen, many have shifted how they serve customers. One of those is the Tennessee Department of Safety's Driver's Services Division. Due to COVID-19,…
Airport authority director discusses COVID-19's impact on local flights
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some in the airline industry are starting to see a slight rebound. Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, spoke to WBBJ about the trends they're seeing.…
Gov. Lee responds to Black Lives Matter movement in Tennessee
NASHVILLE -- Governor Lee is starting to have conversations with people across the state as Black Lives Matter protests continue. "I value those voices, I hear them, and listen to them. We…
Governor Lee, TN health department provide statewide update on COVID-19
NASHVILLE -- With rising numbers of cases, the commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health gives an update on COVID-19 across the state. Monday we saw 451 new cases of COVID-19 in…
City of Jackson eliminates 23 positions amid budget cuts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has confirmed 23 additional positions are being cut in the midst of ongoing budget concerns. Those positions include: Administrative Specialists in the Building and Codes, Health and Sanitation, Jackson Police Department Central Records…
Texas man charged after body found in Kentucky Lake
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Texas man is in custody after a body was found in Kentucky Lake north of the Tennessee state line Saturday. Jeffery Rogers, of Arlington, Texas, is charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence,…
