Second suspect charged in armed robbery of Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second suspect is now facing charges in a December armed robbery of a Jackson gas station. Xavier Martin is charged…
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Dr. Eric Jones interviews to be leader of the JMCSS
JACKSON, Tenn-- A veteran of the Jackson-Madison County School System is now seeking a higher position. "Now to possibly be sitting here talking to you about superintendency blows my mind," Superintendent Candidate…
They call her 'Cornbread': RIFA volunteer serves city for decades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each week in February in honor of Black History Month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will recognize an African American making an impact in our community. Step inside…
Jackson State Community College officially welcomes new president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of searching, the president's office at Jackson State Community College is once again occupied. Dr. Allana Hamilton was officially welcomed to campus Thursday. "Historically I've…
TCAT campuses participate in national signing day for tech students
McKENZIE, Tenn. — Future students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology were treated like five-star athletes Thursday during the National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day. "We had 23 students…
Elementary students graduate from DARE program
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- With all the pomp and circumstance, fifth graders at East Side Elementary School graduate from a 10-week program. The D.A.R.E. "Keepin' it Real" program is teaching students how…
Man charged with shooting at roommate appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man facing an attempted murder charge appeared Thursday in court for a second time. Arthur McKinnie is accused of shooting at his roommate. Witnesses were to be subpoenaed by…
Manhunt underway for sex offender in McNairy County
UPDATE -- U.S. Marshals captured Lucas Wilson Feb. 21 in Henderson. See the updated story here. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A manhunt is underway after U.S. Marshals say a registered…
Jury finds former Martin police officer not guilty in alleged theft from charity fund
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A jury has returned a not-guilty verdict for a former Martin police officer accused of stealing money from a charity fund set up for a…
Jackson police seek to ID 3 shoplifting suspects
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify three shoplifting suspects, one of whom reportedly assaulted a Wal-Mart employee. Surveillance video from around 2:30 a.m. Jan. 15 captured three…
Local law enforcement to crack down on distracted drivers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement agencies said they plan to have extra manpower on the street looking for distracted drivers. “We're out there,” Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Brad…
Man accused of beating boy with plastic baseball bat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is facing child abuse and domestic assault charges on accusations of beating a boy with a plastic baseball bat. Eric Foster Snowden is accused of hitting the 12-year-old boy…
Lane College coaches talk about what it means to coach at a HBCU
JACKSON, Tenn -- Derrick Burroughs played college football at the University of Memphis. After spending six years in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, he knew what was next. "I en-visualized myself…
JMCS board interviews Dr. Tammy Knipp for superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn -- A busy day for superintendent hopeful Dr. Tammy Knipp. "It's been an energizing and inspiring day," Knipp said. Dr. Knipp spent the day getting to know the district before…
Madison Co. sheriff, Jackson police chief host community cookout
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens came out in east Jackson Wednesday night to share their thoughts with Madison County Sheriff John Mehr. The community meeting held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church gave people the chance…
