JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man police say put a Jackson police officer in a choke hold and had a stolen gun after running from a traffic stop has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. …
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man accused of forcing his way into an east Jackson home in October appeared in court Thursday. Kiara Beard, 28, is charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A retired Tennessee Highway Patrol sergeant was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to transporting a woman into the country illegally. U.S. Attorney Donald Cochran's office says Ronald Edward Strickland was sentenced Wednesday…
SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- The city of South Fulton is in jeopardy of losing their ambulance service. They are calling it a desperate situation and are asking for help. "Say that Union City ambulances…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A major police presence in east Jackson, Wednesday evening. Around 6 p.m., unmarked police cars lined Muse Street as undercover officers of the Jackson Police Department's SWAT converged on a home…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies and government officials came together Wednesday for the annual Drug Task Force meeting. Representatives spoke about how vital the presence of the force is…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every month WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 45 Bypass at I-40 in Jackson will be closed overnight Friday and again Saturday night through Monday morning for construction, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Weather permitting, from 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington woman is in custody after court documents say she left a threatening voicemail at the city mayor's office. Vicki Maddox, 43, is charged with commission of an act of terror after she allegedly left a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Troopers encourage drivers to watch out for deer due to mating and hunting season. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local body shops said they see an increase in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With many decorating for the holidays, the Madison County Fire Department would like to remind you to be extra cautious with your Christmas trees. According to the fire department,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We've all heard about beauty pageants, but what about "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"? That's the name of a local play being presented by Jackson's Children and Teen Theatre.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Waste Management says Jackson will be among the first cities with a full fleet of the company's new fuel-efficient trucks. "We're in the process of converting our trucks…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An angel tree can be found in the lobby of the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Residents have written their Christmas wishes on cards and hung them on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson has officially proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 28, as African American Book Club Day. The African American Book Club was organized in 1997. Tuesday night, they…
