West TN Drug Task Force hits interstate for K-9, narcotic search training
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- For agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, training with their K-9 partners is a routine to keep them ready for anything on the interstate.…
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Redemption Road gives hope to rescued horses
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Almost a month ago, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News showed you over 35 malnourished horses rescued from a property in Haywood County. On Wednesday, we met with…
Jackson firefighters offer tips to avoid deep-fried turkey troubles
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Be careful in the kitchen. About 2,000 residential fires break out on Thanksgiving Day in the United States every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Firefighters…
Officials urge caution for Black Friday shoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "If you get that gut feeling, go back in the mall," Ben Blackwell with Maxxguard security company said. 'Tis the season to go shopping, but officials want…
UPDATE: East TN homicide suspect in custody in Chattanooga
UPDATE -- Ahren Presley is in custody in Chattanooga, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities at Silverdale Detention Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Presley was currently in their custody in Chattanooga, according to a TBI release. Original story:…
1 airlifted after Highway 70 crash in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person was airlifted Wednesday afternoon after a crash on Highway 70 near Lavinia Road in northern Madison County. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said a…
Madison Co. sheriff offers holiday safety tips
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the holiday season here again, Madison County Sheriff John Mehr offers the following safety tips to residents. · Always lock your vehicles and place packages out of sight, in your trunk when possible. ·…
Middle TN judge behind inmate sterilization program rebuked
SPARTA, Tenn. (AP) -- A Middle Tennessee judge who offered inmates less jail time if they voluntarily underwent birth control procedures has been publicly reprimanded by state judicial regulators. The Tennessean reports White County judge Sam Benningfield received a Nov.…
Young boy receives surprise Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World
JACKSON, Tenn -- The Make-A- Wish foundation gives one little boy the surprise of a lifetime. It was a memorable night for 5-year-old, Warner Wood. Warner was diagnosed with a life-threatening…
Free children's program to be held at Casey Jones Home and Museum
JACKSON, Tenn.-Need something to do with your kids while they are out of school? Wednesday from 10a.m. to 1 p.m., Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum will be hosting a free children's program with a reading time at the museum.…
Local restaurant provides free Thanksgiving lunch to community
BELLS, Tenn. -- The Front Porch in Bells hosted their fourth annual free Thanksgiving lunch Tuesday. Owner and chef Carolyn Reed says she saves money for this all year long, with a…
Restaurant celebrates 7th annual free Thanksgiving lunch for community
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Wednesday, a local restaurant will host another free Thanksgiving lunch. The Brownsville Family Restaurant on East Main Street in Brownsville will provide Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Volunteers are preparing a full Thanksgiving meal…
Two West TN properties added to Nat'l Register of Historic Places
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Tennessee Historical Commission announced the addition of eight properties in the state to the National Register of Historic Places, with two of them in West Tennessee. The first is the Leach Fire Lookout Tower located in Cedar…
Brownsville community holds Thanksgiving service
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Several congregations gathered together Tuesday night for a Thanksgiving service in Brownsville. Dozens of family and friends prayed inside the First United Methodist Church. Organizers say they made the service for people who would be traveling or with their…
Perry Co. man pleads guilty to filing false federal income tax return
JACKSON, Tenn.-A Perry County man pleaded guilty to filing a false federal income tax return. According to investigators, Joel Anthony Bunch of Clifton pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false individual income tax return in 2013. According to…
