Madison Co. Relay for Life kicks off in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In spite of the rain, hundreds flooded downtown Jackson in a show of strength to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer. "I came down in the…
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Teacher held without bond; reportedly admitted to sex with student
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A federal judge has ordered a Tennessee schoolteacher accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student held until trial, saying he is a flight risk and a danger to the community. That decision came after an FBI agent…
BREAKING: 12 charged in undercover prostitution sting in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A dozen men face prostitution-related charges after an undercover investigation in Dyersburg. The two-day operation, called "Operation Someone Like Me," took place this week and focused on…
Bill banning abortions after 20 weeks becomes Tennessee law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed legislation into law to ban abortions in Tennessee after 20 weeks if a doctor determines the fetus is viable through required tests. The legislation that subjects doctors to felony penalties…
Teacher accused of kidnapping student to appear in federal court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee school teacher accused of kidnapping his 15-year-old student and repeatedly having sex with her while fleeing to California is due in a federal courtroom in Nashville on Friday. Federal prosecutors have asked that Tad…
Councilman Conger holds town hall meeting, discusses sanitation, trash pickup concerns
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson city councilman Scott Conger hosted a town hall Thursday night to address sanitation and trash pick up concerns. The councilman said this comes after receiving several complaints about trash and garbage not being picked up on time. At…
Downtown Dogs group holds 5th annual 'Dog Trot' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.-The fifth annual Downtown Dogs 'Dog Trot' fundraising run was held Thursday night in downtown Jackson. The 5K throughout the downtown area raises money for the Downtown Dogs group which focuses on rescuing dogs, who may be seen as…
Principal stays the night at school after students reach Relay for Life goal
JACKSON, Tenn.-We can guarantee you who will be the first one to school Friday morning at Thelma Barker Elementary in north Jackson... the principal! Principal Ryan Kirkbride is spending the night, at the school. It was the deal he made…
Students get to dunk teachers, director at annual event
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Thursday was a warm day so it was a great day to take a dip... or a dunk. For the second year, directors of the 21st Century Extended Learning Program,…
Woman charged with felony reckless endangerment during Congressman Kustoff visit
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-- A special visit from Congressman David Kustoff. "This week I have been on a farm tour visiting farms and agriculture all across the 8th Congressional District," U.S. Representative Kustoff…
Truck overturns hauling trailer full of milk in Huntingdon
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-There was no reason to cry over spilled milk in Huntingdon, Thursday morning, after inmates were brought in to help save the truck full of milk. Police said this semi ran off…
Police search for woman, accused of using stolen debit card
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are asking for help finding a woman they said stole an elderly woman's debit card as she shopped for groceries and racked up more than $800 in charges. Officers believe…
No charges for white officer who shot, killed black man
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville district attorney general says that a white officer won't faces charges for shooting and killing an armed black man after a traffic stop in February. At a news conference Thursday, District Attorney General Glenn…
Preliminary hearing held for woman accused in downtown Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-The woman accused of killing Betsy Raines inside of a downtown law firm in April was set to appear in court Thursday afternoon for a preliminary hearing. However, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was told 60-year-old Shurnue Bratton refused to…
Congressman Kustoff addresses hot topics in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Lions and Rotary clubs along with the Chamber of Commerce held lunch and conversation Thursday afternoon with Congressman David Kustoff. "It's a great district, and it's…
