Madison Co. sheriff talks department's move to new location
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The sheriff's department is preparing to move its headquarters to the old West Middle School building in Denmark. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a…
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Jackson church kicks off summer weekly community prayer services
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Campbell Street Church of Christ officially kicks off its second summer of weekly prayer meetings throughout the Jackson community. Wednesday night, they gathered at South Side High School. Every Wednesday…
Martin Fire Department training with new gear to help save lives
MARTIN, Tenn.-Martin firefighters are training weekly with brand new, state of the art gear that allows them to see through the impossible. The department purchased 22 new breathing apparatuses after the…
Two leadership appointments announced at UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn.-UT Martin announces two big leadership appointments Wednesday. Dr. Rich Helgeson is the new interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Jennifer Greenwood will replace Helgeson as the Dean…
City Council vote could take millions from Jackson-Madison Co. schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Determining where funding will come from for the next school year has school board members wondering if the district's funding is in jeopardy. Tuesday night, the budget committee…
JSCC presents philanthropy award to West Tennessee Healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College handed out its Regents Award Wednesday afternoon for excellence in philanthropy. The award is granted to honor dedicated philanthropists who graciously donate their time…
Local scout earns 'Eagle' rank by building signs for courthouse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A recent high school graduate gives a gift to Madison County as part of a project he completed to become an Eagle Scout. Drive by the Madison…
Exchange Club honors JPD investigator as Officer of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club on Tuesday named their 2017 Officer of the Year. Jackson Police Investigator Kelly Schrotberger was named Officer of the Year at a ceremony at DoubleTree Hotel, according to a release from the Jackson…
THP identifies woman killed in Lexington crash
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a woman killed Wednesday morning in a Lexington wreck. Jessica Baggett, 29, of Lexington was killed in the one-vehicle crash, according to a THP report. Two children, ages 2 and…
80 students graduate from Jackson Police Dept.'s DARE program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eighty students at Arlington Elementary School graduated Tuesday from the Jackson Police Department's DARE program. The fourth graders were the first graduates of the department's Drug Abuse Resistance Education program in several years, according to a release…
Bolivar's newly elected mayor makes history
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a changing of the guard for the city of Bolivar after the votes of Tuesday night's mayoral race are counted. The city will soon be under…
Lawsuit: Ex-Vanderbilt student wrongly accused of assault
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A former student has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Vanderbilt University, claiming he was wrongfully accused of sexual assault. The Tennessean reports the lawsuit was filed May 5. It claims the student, identified only as…
Man charged with murder in Martin shooting death
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An accused gunman is now charged with murder in an April shooting death in Martin. Khalil Taylor, 26, of Martin is charged with first-degree murder in the April…
Hear local musicians perform in upcoming patriotic concert
JACKSON, Tenn. --An upcoming concert will make you even more proud to be an American. On Sunday, May 21, Jackson Area Community Bands will host a patriotic concert. That'll run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on north lawn of…
Local church to host prayer meetings throughout the summer
JACKSON, Tenn. --Come together with members of our community for a time of prayer and fellowship. For the second year in a row, Campbell Street Church of Christ will host weekly community prayer meetings. Those will run from 6:00 p.m.…
