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Empire 8 theater reopens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Empire 8 has announced they will be reopening the theater on Friday, June 26. For the first two weeks, Empire says it will be showing classic films for audiences of all…

UTM confirms in-person component for fall classes

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed almost half the classes being offered during the fall semester will have an in-person component. According to a news release, UT Martin classes will begin on Aug. 17 at…

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…

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…

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