Westover Bridge construction update
JACKSON, Tenn -- Westover Road remains closed after a state report deemed a bridge on the road unsafe. "There are four six foot pipes in a row and they're metal and…
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Behind-the-scenes look at Madison Co. K-9 deputy Timo
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department consists of 281 full-time employees — 190 men, 90 women and one German Shepherd named Timo. Timo became a member of the team in October…
Collegiate Exchange Club charter established at Union University
JACKSON, Tenn.-It is a first for the state of Tennessee as a well-known national club has come to Union University. The national Exchange Club announced its first collegiate club in the state…
Local restaurant holds fundraiser for family
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local restaurant gives back to a family that has dedicated their lives to others. Snappy Tomato Pizza in south Jackson held a fundraiser for the Morse family, Monday evening.…
Investigators search for driver following weekend crash
JACKSON, Tenn.-An update to the crash that happened on North Highland Avenue over the weekend. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, during a short pursuit of the vehicle, the driver hit…
TBI seeks leads in Savannah shooting; 3 of 4 victims released
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation now says more than 100 people were at a party Saturday night where shots rang out, injuring four. The shooting took place…
Family offers reward after cat brutally attacked, killed by pit bulls
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson woman is asking for help after she says her cat was killed by two pit bulls Saturday morning. "I have cried ever since it…
Man faces terrorism charge, accused of threatening deputies
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing charges of making terroristic threats against local deputies after allegedly posting threatening messages on Facebook. Harry Lee "Junebug"…
Tenn. artificial insemination parenting bill draws LGBT criticism
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gay rights advocates are raising the alarm about a Tennessee bill they say could make it impossible for same-sex couples to be recognized as the legal parents of children. The bill sponsored by Republican state Rep.…
Students take monthlong 'Sodabriety' pledge to cut sugar intake
MICHIE, Tenn. -- Students at Michie Elementary School sign a pledge Monday morning to change their sugar intake. "You are going to pledge to drink one less sugary drink a day…
Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day. Workers cut flowers at Sand’s Florist in Jackson on Monday. “Everybody is running at full speed,” Sand’s Florist owner Jerri Sue…
South Fulton man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A man is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor after police say he tried to meet an underage female at a park after sending inappropriate messages…
Police say Humboldt shooting likely gang related
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police say a Saturday night shooting that injured multiple people was likely gang related. Officers responded around 8 p.m. Saturday to a report of gunshot victims on North…
TBI: Shooting at Savannah party leaves 4 injured
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Bullets broke up a party at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Saturday in Savannah, leaving several people injured. "Everything was going good, they were playing music and everyone was…
Victim's mother shares details about Saturday night shooting in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- Police confirmed they're investigating a shooting in Humboldt, but officers are not releasing many details. After WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received many phone calls and questions from concerned…
