Summer Safety: Start your engines
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to hit the road for summer vacations, but before you pull out of the driveway, is your car ready to go? "Air pressure is very important.…
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Child killed in Dyer County crash Tuesday
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 12-year-old boy died Tuesday after a crash on U.S. 51 near Dyersburg. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck happened around 4:45 p.m. near Glover Drive. The boy was a passenger in the car,…
U.S. Marshals search for man convicted of attempted murder
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man wanted by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office on a felony charge. Jordan Haynes is wanted on a felony warrant for failure to…
Local non-profits could be impacted by cuts to their budgets
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It doesn't look like we'll be able to give everyone what they've asked for," said Madison County Commissioner Joey Hale, who represents District 9. Also a member of the Non-Profit…
Exchange Club holds annual Flags of Freedom ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club held their annual 'Flags of Freedom' ceremony, Tuesday afternoon. "We do this for three reasons. One is for our military, for all who…
State and local leaders react to House Speaker Glen Casada's resignation announcement
JACKSON, Tenn--Tuesday, Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada announced he will step down from his position. Monday, members of the House Republican Caucus voted no confidence in Casada.…
Students spotlight water conservation with video PSAs
JACKSON, Tenn.--Students at one local school are raising awareness about water conservation and personally invited WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News to help send out their messages. Videos created by third grade students…
Local fifth graders graduate
JACKSON, Tenn.--Local elementary school students graduated Tuesday. The Alexander Elementary fifth grade class had a ceremony at Madison Academic Magnet High School. Analleley Malagon is the Salutaorian and Arasely Malagon is the Validictorian of the class. La Fanta Camara, Bluford…
Jackson City Council approves 2019-2020 budget
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson City Council approved the 2019-2020 budget, and the numbers look similar to the 2018-2019 budget. But more funding will go toward storm drainage and ADA compliance for…
Summer Safety: Fire up the grill!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's heating up outside, which means it's time to heat up the grill this summer. But before you put the meat on, make sure your grill is clean. "Those accumulations of grease have potential to ignite once…
West Tennessee leaders have critical conversations about adverse childhood experiences
JACKSON, Tenn-- Adverse childhood experiences are defined as stressful or traumatic experiences, such as abuse, neglect and family dysfunction that disrupt the safe, stable nurturing environments that children need to thrive.…
Henry County Sheriff's Department hosts "Scam Seminar"
PARIS, Tenn. - The Henry County Sheriff's Department teamed up with Secret Service agents to help members of the community protect themselves from scammers. Sheriff Monte Belew says the…
Family confirms missing Jackson woman found in Memphis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The family of a woman reported missing on May 11 says she was found Monday. Kimberly Christine Brown, 25, was a client of Support Solutions in Jackson when she was reported missing 10 days ago. Her family…
Madison Co. man sentenced to 18 years in meth conspiracy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man has been sentenced to 18 years in custody after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Robert Newsome, 36, was charged along with Bernard Cooper, Courtney Cooper, Brandon Weddle, Stephen Williams,…
Bond revoked for Jackson nurse practitioner charged in opioid investigation
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A motion filed by the U.S. Attorney's office in April alleged nurse practitioner Jeff Young, also known as the 'Rock Doc,' is a predator and has a history of violence against women, with no regard for court orders. Young's…
