Bolivar's new police chief talks about plans for the city
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Michael Jones got his start in law enforcement in college at Middle Tennessee State University. "We were out one night, and a kid took off running. I ran…
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Crews respond to deadly house fire in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Fire officials have confirmed a person was killed in a Thursday afternoon house fire north of Milan. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey confirms one fatality in the fire at a Salem Street home. The person's…
UPDATE: 8 arrested after fights at South Side HS
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Mehr confirms eight people have been arrested after multiple fights Thursday afternoon at South Side High School. The fights began around 12:35 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff's Department. Seven of the…
Former Crockett Co. 911 director sentenced in embezzlement investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The former Crockett County 911 director has been sentenced to more than four years after allegations of embezzlement. Brian Black, 42, of Dyersburg, was sentenced to 57 months on Jan. 14 after he was found guilty at…
Gov.-elect Lee: Capitol gun ban to remain in place
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov.-elect Bill Lee says he'll continue to keep guns banned in the Tennessee Capitol when he takes over the top office later this week. Lee tells The Daily Memphian he won't change the current policy put…
Police investigate double homicide in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police confirm they are investigating a double homicide that happened in west Jackson, Wednesday night. Police responded to the scene of Rainbow Cove and Greenfield Drive around 10: 30 p.m. Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser told WBBJ 7…
What TWRA officers say pet owners should look out for during coyote mating season
JACKSON, Tenn.--Between mid-January and mid-March, mating season for coyotes is underway. Some are saying they're concerned for their pets. "I've got actually several cats somewhere outside, so that would be a problem for…
Police need help identifying suspect vehicle
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying a vehicle. In December, the Jackson Police Department responded to a residential burglary. Surveillance video now shows a vehicle leaving the property. Police believe it is a black Ford Explorer with running…
Police investigate sightings of naked man in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this can't be true. This can't be happening,'" Bonnie Chary said. She was walking in Liberty Park when she took a photo of a…
Communities adjust after closure of McKenzie Regional Hospital
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One local community is adjusting after the recent closing of their hospital. "One of our main concerns I think are the babies that used to be delivered at McKenzie Regional…
Tennessee teacher who fled with student gets 20 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee teacher who was on the run for weeks with a 15-year-old student has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Tad Cummins broke down crying during sentencing in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday as he…
Jackson Christian begins 'Peter Pan' performances this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to fly to Neverland! Jackson Christian opens Peter Pan the Musical this week. It was busy backstage Wednesday morning as the students prepared to perform for students at…
Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center marks 1 year in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders at Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center in Jackson celebrated the Vann Drive facility's one-year anniversary Wednesday. Le Bonheur has seen more than 5,000 children from across the area since opening…
Viral video shows child falling out of car; local experts give safety tips
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A viral video out of Minnesota shows a child, in a car seat, falling out of the back seat of a car. "My guess is the seat wasn't buckled…
Jackson police ask for assistance in theft investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Jackson Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in a theft investigation. Police say the theft happened Dec. 17 at a home in the 1000 block of North Highland Avenue. In a…
