BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Leaders with Benton County Schools say a social media post reported to school officials originated out of state and wasn't about local schools. Director of Schools Mark Florence says in a statement on the school's Facebook…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police have confirmed a 15-year-old is now facing charges after a shooting on South 19th Street. Humboldt police say the teen is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with serious bodily injuries, and possession of a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A family is left without a home after their house goes up in flames early Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say seven people were in the house when the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Star Center hosts its third annual "Dancing with the Stars" fundraiser. Thursday night, dancers took the stage at Jackson Fairgrounds Park to compete in this year's event. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash Thursday afternoon in north Jackson. Crews worked to clear the wreck on Highway 45 at Ashport Road. Officials said only minor injuries were reported in the…
JACKSON, Tenn.--More than 3,000 ballots have been cast in the first two days of early voting for the November 6 General Election. The Madison County Election Commissions said Thursday's voter turnout set another record with 1,658 votes cast. Early voting…
JACKSON, Tenn.--The third meeting for the Education Foundation Committee in Jackson was held Thursday evening. The function of the committee is to look at where the priorities are in the education system…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Residents in the Hub City come out to help raise awareness of breast cancer with an annual event. Runners met at the Women's Clinic for the ninth annual "Take Your…
PARSONS, Tenn. -- Parsons police officers are left trying to figure out what to do after a car hit a building early Thursday morning. Lt. Wes Woodward says he saw…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senate candidate Phil Bredesen met Thursday with the West Tennessee Economic Development Caucus. Many local leaders discussed ways to better the region's economy. "We have, here in America,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local students got under their desks Thursday in hopes of learning ways to save their lives. "Learning what to do for an earthquake — get under your desk…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Advocates say abusive relationships are all too common and often end up turning violent and deadly. Statistics from the Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program show one…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday afternoon fire engulfed a home in the Hub City. It happened around 2 p.m. on H.C. Walton Drive near the 45 Bypass. Fire officials say the house is a total loss. Officials say it took…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that nine educators have been selected to participate in the inaugural Tennessee Teacher Ambassador Network. Rachel Bearden of the Gibson County Special School District is among those selected for the 2018-2019…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Middle Tennessee sheriff's office has suspended an adult detention center employee for two weeks without pay for enabling two inmates to escape. According to a news release on Wednesday, Rutherford County Deputy Beth Miles —…
