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Second suspect charged in Jackson golf course arson case

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of setting a fire at golf course in Jackson faced a judge Tuesday. Aiden Magus Mitchem appeared in Jackson City Court on arson, criminal trespass, and vandalism charges. According to court documents, Mitchem and…

Man charged with stealing phone from juvenile

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a man accused of stealing a cell phone from a juvenile. Gary Lamar Thompson II appeared in Jackson City Court on Tuesday. He is charged with theft of property under $500. Police said Thompson…

Small business owner showcases holiday savings on 'Cyber Monday'

JACKSON, Tenn.-Businesses across the country, big and small, celebrated 'Cyber Monday', offering customers holiday deals, which included small businesses in West Tennessee's back yard. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stopped by 'Beyond Vogue' Monday afternoon in Jackson to see how their…

Man arrested, charged with unlawful possession of firearm

JACKSON, Tenn.- A traffic stop leads to a man being arrested, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court papers, Kendrick McMullins reportedly refused to be searched. After being taken into custody, police said they found an unloaded…

Man accused in Dyersburg shooting appears in court

DYERSBURG, Tenn.-The man accused in the shooting at a child's birthday party in Dyersburg earlier this month, appeared in court Monday to face the charge of first degree murder. Torius Saville Russell, 29, of Ripley is charged for the death…

Man facing three counts of rape

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt police are investigating an alleged rape that was said to have happened last week. Jonathon Vogt, 28, is accused of sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy. A report from police said it happened, at least three times. Vogt…

Humboldt man accused of firing shots at home, facing charges

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-A Humboldt man is facing charges after police said he fired shots at a home where three people were inside. Humboldt police said Lewis Montrell Jenkins is charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder for the Sunday…

Local colleges react to the Ohio State Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Oh gosh. I feel terrible. I couldn't even imagine that if that ever happened to someone I know; that would just kill me," said Alice Wilkerson, a student at Union University. The Ohio State University attack Monday…

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