Basketball tournament held to raise funds for scholarship
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members hit the court for a 10th annual fundraiser Friday. The basketball tournament at JCM's gym is in honor of Jerome Ellington, a Lane College student who…
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North Jackson Walmart evacuated after bomb threat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several Jackson police cars surrounded the north Jackson Walmart Friday night. Walmart employees were seen evacuating the store and entering the parking lot. Multiple WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers called our newsroom and said they were evacuated…
TDOT plans I-40 lane closures for May 18
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic alert, if you're hitting the road this weekend. There will once again be closures on the interstate. Lanes will be closed on I-40 West and eastbound between mile markers 78 and 83 to install…
USJ approves new turf football field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will have a new football field this season. In a news release Friday, USJ says the new turf field will be installed as part of the school's ongoing Master Plan improvements. Head…
TBI utilizes Nextdoor app to alert public to crime
WEST MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An app lets you keep up with your neighborhood, but now law enforcement as well. It's an app originally made to keep up with your neighbors,…
Graduating high school students prepare to enter workforce
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students are getting ready to leave high school, but what's next for them? "It's an exciting time for students, but it can be an uncertain…
Mother of missing Humboldt woman wants answers
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - 25-year old Kimberly Christine Brown was reported missing Saturday in Jackson. She has mental disabilities and requires medication. Brown is a client with Support Solutions, and her mother, Mary Brown,…
Decatur Co. stabbing, assault suspect in custody
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of assaulting a man and stabbing another with a screwdriver is in custody. According to the Decatur County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Corey Purvis went to the Perryville Mini Mart with a man around…
THP investigates Crockett Co. crash
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Friday afternoon to a crash near the Crockett County line outside Bells. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Old Jackson Road near the Roy Wood Road intersection. Details are limited at this time.…
18-year-old charged in Union City shooting
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A man is facing an attempted murder charge in a Thursday night shooting in Union City. Jarmarland Marsh, 18, is charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder in a shooting on East Church Street that…
Man charged with murder in Martin shooting
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in a recent shooting in Martin. Raschad Windham, 20, of Martin is charged with first-degree murder in a May 11 shooting that took the life of Luke Greene,…
Robbery suspect sentenced to 30 years without parole
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man was sentenced to 30 years in custody after being convicted of robbery, kidnapping and other charges. In a news release, the District Attorney's office says 18-year-old Devonta Curry was accused of burglarizing a woman's…
Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age 7
MORRISTOWN, Ariz. (AP) -- Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss expression entertained millions on the internet, has died at age 7. Her owners wrote on social media Friday that she experienced complications from a urinary tract infection and "passed away peacefully" Tuesday…
2019 'Click It or Ticket' campaign kicks off in West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Buckle up if you are hitting the road, or else you may face consequences. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office say last year, nearly 300…
Red Cross honors local heroes at annual luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization that provides emergency services during disasters is recognizing some local heroes. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is honoring some of our local heroes…
