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Dyersburg man wins $2 million in Tennessee Lottery

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A lucky lottery player from Dyersburg has cashed in big time with a $2 million win. The Tennessee Education Lottery announced the winner Friday on Facebook, identifying him as Timothy S. of Dyersburg. Timothy won by playing…

Ex-Chattanooga officer indicted on sexual battery charge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A former East Tennessee police officer has been indicted on a sexual battery charge, stemming from an allegation that he fondled a suspected shoplifter. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports former Chattanooga police Officer Benjamin Dessalines…

Members meet for Jackson City Council Agenda Review

JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson City Council's Agenda Review Committee met Thursday afternoon to discuss the agenda for next week's council meeting. The main topic discussed was the possibility of Madison Academic Magnet…

UPDATE: Police confirm woman hit by car

UPDATE: Jackson police confirm the victim is a woman and was flown to Regional One in Memphis. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News on air and online for the latest details. Earlier Story:…

School board selects Ray Washington as interim superintendent

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board has selected Ray Washington to serve as interim superintendent. Washington currently serves as the Jackson-Madison County School System's chief operating officer. Washington has served in that position since July 2017. Washington was…

University of Memphis Lambuth scholarship deadline extended

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The deadline for community college graduates to apply for the University of Memphis' Community College Transfer Scholarship at the University of Memphis Lambuth has been extended to July 1. The extension gives spring and summer graduates time…

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