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,…
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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…
Large crowd attends Jackson Sings The Gospel Concert
JACKSON, TN-- Friends and family gathered at the Jackson sings the gospel concert Wednesday to hear music from some of the best southern gospel groups. The gospel concert has been up and running…
What's New Wednesday: Total Fitness Kickboxing
Hannah Wright says she started kickboxing in middle school. "I was a really angry middle-schooler. I was really angry. I played sports a lot and I needed another outlet," said Wright. Her outlet…
There will soon be a new sheriff in town for Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- After almost three decades as sheriff of Hardin County, Sammy Davidson will retire this year, leaving Hardin County residents with a major decision. Who will…
Broadband grant brings high-speed internet across Hardeman County
TOONE, Tenn. -- Residents in Hardeman County will now have a chance to have internet access county-wide after a grant from the state. "So this is a big day for Hardeman County to partner with Aeneas and the state of…
