HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Investigators made another arrest following an incident at a school in Chester County. The parent who recorded the encounter with police now also faces a criminal charge. The mom arrested Thursday at East Chester Elementary School broke…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Protesters say they want answers after the death of World Wresting Entertainment star Brian Christopher Lawler, known as "Grand Master Sexay" in the ring. "We want justice for…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fire chief retires after more than 30 years on the job. Jackson Fire Department Chief Max Stewart retires today after 36 years with the fire department. Stewart was named chief in 2012. Jackson Mayor…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Labor Day weekend is here, and there are a few events going on for those looking for something to do with family or friends. Labor Day usually…
WAYNE COUNTY, Tenn. -- An inmate at South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton is facing a murder charge after the death of his cellmate. Billy Earl McIllwain, 39, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his cellmate,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee is halting lane closures on interstates and state highways during the Labor Day Weekend. The state Department of Transportation says lane closures will pause from noon on Friday until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Department Commissioner…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the shooting death of a pregnant woman and her fetus. News outlets report 28-year-old Brandon Scott Donaldson was sentenced Thursday following a re-trial…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's office is cracking down on drugs. "We deal more with meth than anything else," Chief Deputy Mark Black with the Weakley County Sheriff's…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Star Center will soon host its third annual "Dancing with the Stars" fundraiser. The event will be held Oct. 18 at Jackson Fairgrounds. One of our very own stars will be competing this year. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
TRENTON, Tenn.--It was an exciting night at the Gibson County Fair as the Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation took the main stage for their seventh year at the fair, Thursday evening. Wrestling fans…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Lane College held an appreciation reception for the newly elected Jackson-Madison County School Board members. The reception was on the college campus in the Cyber Cafe. Newly appointed members were welcomed with goodie bags from the school.. The…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Southwest Tennessee Development District hosted their annual dinner and awards ceremony, Thursday evening. It was held a Jackson Fairgrounds Park. The district serves eight counties and promotes the renewal…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Ever have an idea you want to bring to life, or you can't focus on a project you really want to get done? Tencom CEO Chris Donaldson has…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Newly elected and re-elected county officials were sworn in Thursday morning, with many of those sworn in being first-time county commissioners. "Being one of the new…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A policy implemented July 1 of this year bans smoking on the University of Tennessee at Martin's campus. "That would include vaping. That would include any university…
