CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- The discrimination trial has begun for an openly gay former Tennessee magistrate who sued in 2015 over her firing. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported Monday that was the first day of trial for 38-year-old Elizabeth…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee attorney general says lawsuits by local prosecutors over the opioid epidemic are complicating his efforts to reach a multistate settlement with drug companies. In response, prosecutors say local communities lose out when lawsuits like…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Bolivar Police Chief Pat Baker has confirmed a 19-year-old has died after a robbery Tuesday night at El Ranchito restaurant. Baker said the teenager was in the restaurant around 9 p.m. Tuesday when two men wearing hoodies…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A special kind of box in the city of Brownsville is being put to good use by members of the Cub Scouts of America. Bear Cubs of Pack…
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A Jackson man says his dog was returned to him after WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News aired his heart-wrenching story. Michael West says his dog, "Church," was stolen at a North Jackson gas station. His dog helped him tremendously…
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-- Police surrounded a family-owned restaurant after reports of a robbery and shooting Tuesday night. Bolivar Police Chief Pat Baker says a suspect entered the rear door of El Ranchitos and a shot was fired around 9 p.m. Tuesday.…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are investigating a crash in south Jackson Tuesday night. A damaged white car was pulled over to the side of the road at South Highland Avenue near South Side High School. Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn.--A North Jackson hotel hosted an open house Tuesday night to showcase their new renovations. A ribbon cutting was held for the Hampton Inn and Suites Jackson which has been open…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local elementary school students participated in the first ever "Family Literacy Dinner." Organizers say it's a chance for students to receive help with their homework outside of class and…
JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County Sheriff John Mehr held his 36th community meeting Tuesday night in South Jackson. At 6:30p.m., several dignitaries including county commissioners from District 6, Jimmy Arnold and Arthur Johnson, attended.…
UPDATE: A Jackson man says his dog was returned to him after WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News aired his heart-wrenching story. See the updated story here. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- "That…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, the Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch says they are investigating a complaint made by a citizen alleging excessive force by a Jackson Police Department officer. In the release, the NAACP says the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Since Tuesday is the first day of spring, Dairy Queen is offering a special for costumers. Dairy Queen stores are offering free ice cream cones to customers. The…
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of one of their own from the FBI National Academy. Assistant Chief Phillip Fuqua graduated from the 271st Session…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added a Humboldt man to their Top 10 Most Wanted list. Charius Darel Ross, 36, is wanted by the Humboldt Police Department and…
