Law enforcement agencies attend Autism seminar
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "It's not a question of if an officer will encounter someone with Autism, it's a matter of when," Presenter Bart Barta said. Barta travels the country training law…
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Humboldt police confirm driver in afternoon crash has died
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police confirm a woman has died after a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near a busy intersection. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had a crew on scene where the vehicle ran off the road near the 2200 block…
Local student with Down syndrome to graduate high school
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kevin Riffle practiced for graduation Thursday at South Gibson County High School. "I am so excited for graduation because I'm a senior," Riffle said. "I did it.…
Companies expand, create hundreds of jobs in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- More jobs are coming to Lexington. "Today we had an announcement of an existing industry that's expanding," Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said. Wilger Inc. is adding another 7,000 feet…
Local middle school holds annual Civil War re-enactment
MEDINA, Tenn. -- One local middle school is bringing history to life. Medina Middle School held their 25th annual Civil War reenactment for the fifth grade Thursday morning. They have been learning…
Dozens gather in Jackson for Women's Health Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of women gather in downtown Jackson Thursday for Women's Health Week. A Mother's Love, Scarlet Rope and the A Step Ahead Foundation hosted the luncheon at St.…
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.…
BREAKING: Lexington couple arrested in Jackson bank robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A couple from Lexington have been arrested in Indiana in connection with a bank robbery last week in Jackson. Frankie Dallriva, 43, and Debra Ann Patterson,…
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…
Mother remains hopeful for missing daughter 17 years after disappearance
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seventeen years later, it's a case that still haunts Jackson. The same questions of Bethany Markowski's whereabouts are still lingering today. "If Bethany was watching it right now, I…
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…
Good Samaritans spend hours searching for pets involved in wreck
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Along with a family of five injured after a bad wreck on Interstate 40, the Tennessee Highway patrol said there were also five pets inside during the accident. With…
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…
