Jackson police seek driver in hit-and-run that seriously injured woman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help them find a driver who left the scene of a Tuesday night hit-and-run that left a woman seriously injured. The hit-and-run…
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Federal officials unveil impaired driving awareness campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal highway officials have unveiled a campaign aimed at combating drunk and drug-impaired driving. On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed the campaign that will run national television, radio and digital ads through Labor…
City of Brownsville board of aldermen meets, discusses money issue
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.--The City of Brownsville is still experiencing cash flow troubles. It has been an on-going issue for people in Brownsville, leaving many asking, where is the money? Emotions ran high…
Mayor Jimmy Harris presented with Patriot Award by National Guard
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A local mayor was surprised with an award Tuesday. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris, was surprised by the National Guard. Harris was presented with a Patriot Award for his support…
Police: Suspect shot in recent Dyersburg store robbery, dies
DYERSBURG, Tenn.--A suspect in the recent robbery of a Dyersburg store has died. According to Dyersburg Police, Joshua Foster, 31, died Sunday after a robbery at Allen's Grocery Store in Dyersburg on August 4. Foster was a suspect in the…
Madison County Sheriff's Office warns of recent phone scam
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Madison County Sheriff's office has shared audio with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News of an apparent scam. That scam includes a phone call from someone claiming to be with the IRS. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office,…
Woman struck by car in northeast Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police confirm a 39-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle in northeast Jackson. Jackson police and EMS crews were treating the woman outside of the Horizon Store on Ridgecrest Road near the Ballpark at Jackson around 9 p.m.…
Jackson-Madison County EMA holds 'refuse to be a victim' class
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Don't miss out on a class that could save your life. The "Refuse to be a Victim" class will be held at the Jackson-Madison County Emergency…
American Job Center hosts job fair in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were given a chance to meet face-to-face with employers Tuesday. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's American Job Center hosted a job fair today at its Jackson location. Around 30 employers attended the…
Roundabout construction to cause lane change Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's been several months of construction near parts of North Highland. "It's like every time the roads get smaller and smaller and smaller," resident Kendrick Turner said. Turner also…
Freed-Hardeman University prepares for students
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- "I really like it when the campus fills up again," Shannon Sewell, director of facilities and grounds at Freed-Hardeman University, said. Starting Saturday, Freed-Hardeman's campus will begin…
TBI issues statewide endangered child alert
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Statewide Tennessee Endangered Child Alert has been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. The alert is for 11-month-old Mason Nicholson. Mason is white, with blonde hair, blue…
Body of missing boater recovered from Kentucky Lake
HOUSTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Rescue crews found the body of missing boater Randy Looney this morning after a nearly two day search in Kentucky Lake. Houston County Fire Department Capt.…
"Halting" TNReady tests are not the answer, local superintendent says
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Results from last years TNReady standardized tests are starting to trickle in. After a host of problems with the tests last year, some school leaders think the…
JPD: Several cars collide on the U.S. 45 ByPass near I-40
JACKSON, Tenn.--Multiple cars crashed in north Jackson late Monday evening. Jackson police said three cars collided at the U.S. 45 Bypass and Carriage House Drive, near Interstate 40. No word on what caused the crash, however Jackson police said there…
