UPDATE: Curtis Ray Watson, 44, is a person of interest in the homicide of Debra Johnson, 64. Johnson worked as a correctional administrator at West Tennessee State Penitentiary, according to the Tennessee Department of Investigation. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The…
NEW YORK (AP) -- FedEx is severing ties with Amazon as the online retailer builds out its own delivery fleet and becomes more of a threat. The decision by FedEx also illustrates how e-commerce has become universal as major retailers…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Cyntoia Brown was released early Wednesday from the Tennessee Prison for Women, where she was serving a life sentence for killing a man when she was a 16-year-old prostitute. Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna and other celebrities…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A project in northwest Tennessee receives a grant for their work with schools. The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network has received a nearly $49,000 grant for their work with Weakley County Schools, according to a news…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Some county commissioners met with a few school board members after the Madison County Finance Committee voted to recommend purchasing property off of Ashport Road to build a new K…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson-Madison County school board members and a county commissioner met with Mayor Scott Conger Tuesday for an open conversation. It was the first time for the board to meet with the new mayor. They discussed the potential Madison Academic…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local first responders are continuing their education. Dozens of emergency medical technicians, helicopter personnel and other first responders were at Union University, Tuesday for their continuing education training. They learned how to deal with pediatric issues including head and…
SAVANNAH, Tenn.--Community members got the chance to get to know their local police officers. It's all for "National Night Out," an event held Tuesday evening at the Tennessee Street Park in Savannah. The Savannah Police Department, along with the Hardin…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of an ongoing WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News series on active shooter preparedness, what do you do if you come face to face with the gunman?…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson City Council members approved a brand new ordinance on vacant buildings during Tuesday morning's council meeting. "This ordinance is creating a registry. We will go out and we…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One hometown team gets recognized by the city. The Jackson Underdawgs basketball team was recognized Tuesday morning by Mayor Scott Conger and City Council members. The Underdawgs were part of a basketball…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission Finance Committee decided they want to buy property for a new school, despite what the school board says. "Last night at the board meeting, we discussed continuing…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking for your help finding the person responsible for a theft. Weakley County deputies found a Polaris General utility vehicle valued at $23,000 that was stolen from a farm in Palmersville, according to the Weakley…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders welcomed local college students at Tuesday morning's City Council meeting. City Councilman Ernest Brooks hosted a group of African-American Jackson State Community College freshmen. The students attended the meeting and later participated in a mock…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled against a Tennessee death row inmate's challenge as he nears his execution date next week. On Tuesday, a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld a lower court's decision…
