NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Department of Education has clarified its findings in a recent report that found one in three high school students graduated without meeting the state's requirements. The Tennessean reports the department said in a memo…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A second suspect is now facing charges in a December armed robbery of a Jackson gas station. Xavier Martin is charged…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
