NY Giants GM visits North Side High School in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New York Giants Senior VP and General Manager Jerry Reese visited students Friday at North Side High School in Jackson. He talked about what it takes to be…
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Growing push for more tax breaks in Haslam road funding plan
ALGOOD, Tenn. (AP) -- As Republican Gov. Bill Haslam takes his proposal to boost transportation funding on the road, there is a growing call for his plan to include greater tax breaks for middle-class Tennessee drivers who pay more at…
US Marshals capture man wanted by Milan police
MILAN, Tenn. -- A man wanted on robbery and theft charges has been captured. Stephen Farrow, 37, has been captured in Weakley County by the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, according to…
Man accused of impersonating TBI agent at massage business
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Middle Tennessee man is accused of going into a massage business and posing as a TBI agent performing an investigation. Eric Quick, 26, of Gainesboro, is accused of impersonating…
Tennessee Highway Patrol looking for more state troopers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has announced that it will soon be accepting applications for its second lateral trooper class. THP officials say preferred applicants have graduated from a law enforcement training facility certified by the state…
UPDATE: CashMaster robbed in north Jackson; suspects detained in Shelby County
JACKSON, Tenn -- "I just got robbed! I just got robbed at gunpoint! The lady said give me your money or I'm going to set it off in here." Robbin Holmes…
New Aspell Recovery Center building dedicated, honors the work of one of its own
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Aspell Recovery Center dedicated its newest building to one of their own, Dr. Gus Middleton. Organizers said Dr. Middleton and his late wife were very instrumental in getting this program to where it is today. Officials with Aspell…
MCSD: Person shot along Mifflin Road behind bars
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Investigators say the person shot Saturday along Mifflin Road in east Madison County is now behind bars. Thursday, the Madison County Sheriffs Department confirmed Clint West is charged with four…
JPD officer honored for 21 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn.-Congratulations to Jackson police officer Barry Austin, who retired Thursday from the Jackson Police Department after 21 years of service. Numerous family members and friends gathered at a luncheon to wish…
ARM's 'Hub Club' honors Black History Month with a first
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Black History Month, a first for Area Relief Ministries' "Hub Club." The club hosted its first ever Black History Expo on Thursday, aimed at exposing…
Fundraiser held to honor the memory of elementary student
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-People gathered Thursday evening in Bolivar to remember a young elementary school student fatally shot along with his father, last year. Javarrie Robertson's uncle is the head coach of the Bolivar…
Judge denies bond for former Crockett Co. deputy after alarming evidence revealed
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New alarming accusations came to light Thursday against a former West Tennessee deputy as he returned before a federal judge asking to be released on bond. [caption id="attachment_199093"…
Lane College president strives to lead academically, spiritually
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News recognizes an African American making an impact in the community. Step on campus…
State to trim science, social studies testing, increase reading assessments
MILAN, Tenn. — Third and fourth graders across the state will now be tested more on reading and less on science and social studies. State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen made the…
Man accused of kidnapping wife to undergo mental evaluation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man accused of kidnapping his wife and stuffing her in his car's trunk returned to court Thursday. Patrick Lamar Moore faces counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated domestic assault. Investigators say he strangled and then kidnapped…
