It's a new school year as members of the Jackson-Madison County Education Association get together for their first meeting Tuesday evening. Guests included members of the Jackson-Madison County school board. Organizers say that…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- One year ago, 20-year-old Braxton Watkins died in a shooting at Cody's Saloon and Dance Hall in Jackson. "I think he was just gone too soon. Braxton was a fun,…
SELMER, Tenn. -- West Pine Street in Selmer was the site of an early morning house fire Tuesday. Neighbors say the commotion woke up the whole block. "I came out about 3…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college is welcoming a partnership with a local organization to fight hunger. "This actually started when a student came to me one day," said Lane College Safety…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tom Mapes has confirmed a suspect in a car chase Tuesday afternoon is in custody. Mapes said the suspect is believed to have been driving a stolen vehicle. The suspect was…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a July crash near Ramer, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. In a crash report, the THP says 50-year-old Brian Null, of Ramer, died after a crash on July 27. The…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man in a counterfeit money investigation. The city of Paris shared two photos of the man on their Facebook page. Anyone who can identify the man is…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are investigating a shooting in a neighborhood Tuesday morning. Humboldt police say they responded to a home on Maple Circle around 9:30 a.m. and found a juvenile boy…
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County Sheriff's Office deputy is in critical condition after a crash Monday near Selmer. According to a crash report, Gregory Slack, 49, of Jackson, was driving south on U.S. 45 near Lake Field Road…
JACKSON, Tenn.--In a 17-7 vote, Madison County Commissioners voted to approve funding the new K-8 school to be built on Ashport Road. "If they choose to move forward with that, than they actually have the funding now at their disposal…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Reading lovers enjoyed a relaxing atmosphere at the Jackson fairgrounds, Monday night. The Library Foundation hosted its ninth annual "Books of Madison County" fundraising event. Lawyer and author Bill…
JACKSON, Tenn.--College students learned more about local laws and law enforcement officers at a new event. Lane College hosted the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, known as "NOBLE" at at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team would like to honor and congratulate a member of our news team. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Tom Britt co-hosted the "Circles of Hope"…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities in Carroll County discover the body of a man who was reported missing Sunday. The body of 76-year-old Rex Worman was found around 11:30 a.m. Monday in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Agricultural tariffs between the U.S and China along with bad weather conditions were two of the impacts that farmers across the country have dealt with this year. "Right now…
