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10 indicted in Putnam Co. human trafficking operation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- An undercover human trafficking operation has resulted in the arrest of 10 men facing felony charges in a targeted effort to identify individuals attempting to purchase illicit sex from minors, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…

Madison County Sheriff's Office warns of summer scams

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens, particularly seniors, of "warm weather scams." These scammers will knock on your door with suggestions for property improvement, according to the sheriff's office. These include "handyman" scams, or those…

UT reportedly lobbied to keep details of investments secret

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Records show that the University of Tennessee has pumped millions from its endowment into private investment funds, including many in the Cayman Islands. The USA Today Tennessee Network reports that the school successfully lobbied state lawmakers…

Jackson Police Dept. gives back to the community

JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson Police Department presented a check in hopes of giving back to the community. JPD presented Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church a $1,500 check to go towards their summer…

Get a Midland weather radio at local grocery store

JACKSON, Tenn.--WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News' Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners was also at Kroger in North Jackson Wednesday where Midland weather radios were being sold. Many people came out to purchase a new…

What's New Wednesday: Buff City Soap

The owner of a new local spot decided to quit his day job selling cell phones and go the cleaner route. "I wanted to bring something creative to Jackson," said Buff City Soap's…

Woman says she saw UFO in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A viewer contacted WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about seeing something unusual in the sky. "I pulled my car over and I took a picture of it," Gloria Cole said.…

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