JMCSS faculty, staff return to work
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System employees returned to work Tuesday. About 2,300 faculty and staff packed Oman Arena for day one of in-service. "We always come back with renewed…
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Local election officials gear up for upcoming Election Day
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Expect a few changes this upcoming Election Day in Chester county, ones that will make the voting process much quicker. "We have new voting equipment this year.…
TBI says Hardin Co. shooting being investigated as homicide
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A deadly shooting last week near Savannah is now being investigated as a homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the death of 19-year-old Bruce Lee Deloit last week near the Nixon community is being investigated…
United Way volunteers help with back-to-school beautification project
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One group got their hands dirty Tuesday to volunteer during 731Day. United Way volunteers wanted to welcome students and teachers back this week to Parkway Middle School with…
Kids get tasty art class for 731Day in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids learned about art and got some sweet treats at the same time Tuesday as part of 731Day. The Jackson Arts Council teamed up with Woodstock Bakery for…
Our Jackson Home hosts pop-up shop for 731Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many in the community will celebratie 731Day, but before the big events, some came out to gear up for the occasion. Our Jackson Home held a pop-up shop at…
Group: Youth sports must eliminate win-at-all-costs culture
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A nonprofit group is launching an effort in Tennessee youth sports to change the culture of winning at all costs. The InSideOut Initiative addresses redefining the role of sports for students and communities. The group says…
TBI releases identity of woman found in Carroll Co. pond
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the identity of a woman whose body was found last week in a pond near Huntingdon. Jessie Danielle Hall, 19, was found the morning of July 25 in a…
Henderson Co. Juvenile Academy principal charged with solicitation of minor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson County school administrator has been indicted in Madison County on a charge of solicitation of a minor. David Weatherford, 65, was indicted Monday by the Madison County grand jury, according to the Jackson Police…
Rule takes effect banning smoking in public housing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Tuesday, July 31, smoking will be prohibited in public housing across Tennessee and the U.S. The smoke-free rule is part of a larger plan to decrease building maintenance and smoke-related damage costs, reduce the risk of…
UPDATE: Dozens in custody in Haywood Co. drug sweep
UPDATE: Law enforcement officials confirm dozens of suspects are in custody as a drug operation unfolds in Haywood County. We'll have the latest this evening on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Earlier story: HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators say multiple people…
Kentucky child pornography suspect arrested in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a man charged in a child pornography investigation in Kentucky has been arrested in Tennessee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday that 23-year-old Bradley Richmond has been arrested in Bedford County in Middle…
How to prevent non-profit animal rescues from needing to be rescued
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Here at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, we have covered a number of stories where law enforcement has forced the surrender of animals from a nonprofit or rescue in…
Andrew Jackson Elementary holds 'meet-and-greet' for students, teachers
JACKSON, Tenn.--Representatives from Andrew Jackson Elementary gave back to their students just in time before school starts. A teacher/student 'meet and greet' was held Monday evening at Chapel Ridge Apartments in Jackson…
THP: Two vehicle crash brings traffic to halt on Interstate 40
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill late Monday evening. According to investigators, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. in the westbound lane of Interstate 40 near the Law Road…
