Superintendent Jones receives 4.4 out of 5 rating
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School System got a 4.4 out of 5 rating for his first year evaluation. The board graded Dr. Eric Jones on speaking in front of…
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Memphis VA Medical Center officials host town hall meeting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans around West Tennessee got the chance Thursday to ask questions about the VA's medical services. Officials of the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center talked with area…
West TN AgResearch & Education Center hosts annual lawn & garden show
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plant lovers came together Thursday for the Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show. This is the 29th year for the event at the West TN AgResearch and Education…
Madison Co. Fire Department says 'thank you' to Freedom Fest sponsors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For five years Madison County residents have been turning out to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport for the Firefighter's Freedom Fest. Thursday, Chief Eric Turner wanted to say thank you…
Sheriffs team up to search for drugs on Tennessee River
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Tenn. -- With a turn of a key and the rumble of an engine, three county sheriffs get to work scouring the Tennessee River for drugs. "For years,…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office investigates viral video
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has received multiple messages about a video circulating on social media of a young girl who appears to have been mistreated. In the…
UPDATE: Inmate who left work detail stole car before being captured, sheriff says
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has shared more information about the capture of an inmate who walked away from work detail Wednesday, saying that he stole…
State officials share images of future Paris Landing Inn
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- State officials have shared images showing what the new inn, restaurant and conference center at Paris Landing State Park will look like. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation shared the renderings Thursday, showing three…
East TN pastor accused of raping teen at worship center
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee pastor is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl. Citing a Newport police report, news outlets report that 46-year-old James "Ronnie" Messer was arrested Saturday night after the girl's family reported him. The girl's…
Madison County Sheriff's Office announces move
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office has moved to their new location in Denmark. Sheriff John Mehr announced the move in a news release Wednesday. The new administrative offices will now be at 317 Denmark-Jackson Road, where…
UPDATE: Escaped Gibson Co. inmate in custody
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A trustee who walked away from a work detail Wednesday morning in Gibson County is back in custody. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas has confirmed David Madding, an inmate who was being housed in the Gibson…
JPD: Video showing 'ill treatment' of girl is under investigation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms they are aware of a viral video depicting the "ill treatment" of a young girl. The department released the following statement around 9 p.m. Wednesday: "To all concerned citizens of the City…
Gibson Co. jail trustee walks away from work detail
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn -- The Gibson County Sheriff's office is searching for a jail trustee who walked off during a work detail Wednesday. It was nearly an all day search for…
"Hub Club" enables Madison County kids to enjoy safe, fun day at the bowling alley
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local pastor brings "Operation Stay Safe" to kids in Madison County. Wednesday, the "Hub Club", a summer camp for kids in Madison County spent the day at the…
West Tennessee high school with only on-campus planetarium, re-opens
SELMER, Tenn.--A local school now has bragging rights to be the only high school in West Tennessee with a planetarium on campus. The domed, 360 degree, 4D viewing theater has made…
