Drivers urged to 'look twice, save a life' for motorcycle safety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A serious car accident last week led to a motorcyclist being airlifted in critical condition. Jackson police say it has not yet been determined who was at fault, but…
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National Weather Service confirms tornado in Decaturville
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down Monday in Decaturville. The NWS Memphis had storm survey crews in the area Tuesday to assess the…
City of Bradford cleans up after flooding
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- The town of Bradford said the flooding didn't catch them off guard, but it was how quickly water covered the roads. "Everybody knows it's going to flood when there's very much rain at all," Bradford Police Chief…
Hardeman Co. leaders spend $397K on emergency response system
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn -- It's out with the old and in with the new for the Hardeman County Sheriff's Department. Soon they'll be replacing an almost 60-year-old emergency response system.…
Officers capture shoplifting suspects who led police on car chase
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police say shoplifting suspects who led police on a chase through Jackson Tuesday morning have been captured in Somerville in Fayette County. Police responded to a shoplifting call…
Man accused of stopping, harassing driver in Weakley County
UPDATE -- Nathan Adams now faces additional charges. He is also charged with reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct in the Monday evening incident in which he's accused of stopping the woman on Highway 22, according to the Weakley County Sheriff's…
Residents say tornado ripped through Decaturville
UPDATE -- The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred Monday in Decaturville. See the update here. Original story: DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A frightening sound sends residents…
Man now charged in Friday shooting in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Officers have now charged 18-year-old Daniel McBeth in the shooting of a man in his driveway, Friday. He faces a count of attempted second degree murder. Officers said McBeth and the 34-year-old…
Man arrested, faces drug possession charge
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police have arrested Frederick Davis, accused of having nearly 500 grams of marijuana at his house. According to court documents, officers executed a search warrant at his home on Lealand Lane,…
JSCC celebrates women's history with art show
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson State Community College held its 7th annual Women's History event. As part of the celebration, the school held its first ever Women's Pop-up Art Show. Seven vendors showed off…
Officials: Storm could be to blame for one-vehicle crash
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Monday's stormy weather is being blamed for a wreck on Airways Boulevard. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a woman was hurt when her car ran off the road and flipped, late Monday afternoon. Her…
Gibson County residents cope with thunderstorms and flash floods
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A drive down Old Highway 45 in Bradford, felt more like a boat ride Monday afternoon after about half a months worth…
Man accused of trying to kill neighbor, charged with attempted first degree murder
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Gibson County man is jailed with a $150,000 bond, accused of trying to kill his neighbor and her dog. Deputies said 57-year-old Salvatore Passero beat up his neighbor and stabbed her in the head, Sunday, before…
Decatur Co. schools closed due to area storm damage
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-Leaders with Decatur County school have told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News classes are canceled for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 due to area storm damage. Again, Decatur County Schools will be closed Tuesday due to damage from Monday's severe…
Miller in court for status hearing
JACKSON, Tenn.-The man accused of shooting and killing a clerk inside the Bull Market gas station in west Jackson the day before Thanksgiving in 2015, returns to court Monday, for a status…
