Carson and Barnes Circus visits the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-The 'Big Top' sets up shop in Jackson for two performances, Wednesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there for the afternoon show that featured aerial performers, acrobats and all the…
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Community leaders, law enforcement unite to pray for peace, unity in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson community came together Wednesday night to unite in peace and unity. The prayer service was led by Pastor Justin Wainscott and Pastor William Watson and took place…
Family, friends remember fallen Deputy Rosemary Vela one year later
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One year ago, Sept. 28, 2015, Madison County Deputy Rosemary Vela died in a car crash while on duty. Wednesday afternoon, Both Madison County and Crockett County deputies joined…
Man charged with assaulting girlfriend in wheelchair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man has been arrested on accusations of attacking his girlfriend while she was in a wheelchair. According to court documents, William…
Police release suspect description in Dairy Queen robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help lead them to two suspects wanted in a Tuesday night robbery. Officers responded around 10 p.m. Tuesday to an armed…
2 teens charged in Tuesday morning drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A juvenile is facing an attempted murder charge after a Tuesday morning drive-by shooting in east Jackson. Police responded to the reported shooting around 8:20 a.m. where…
Accused gunman convicted of 1st-degree murder in 2014 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A jury returned a guilty verdict Wednesday for a man charged in a deadly 2014 shooting outside a Jackson nightclub. Corbyn Davis was found guilty Wednesday afternoon on charges of first-degree murder…
Man accused of firing gun during altercation in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces false imprisonment and assault charges after police say he fired a handgun during an altercation involving the mother of his child in a north Jackson parking…
Program for youth in need now available in Hardin County
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A new service is available in Hardin County for youth needing help providing for themselves. "We sit down with them first and discuss their goals, and we…
Local leaders try life of poverty
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders got a glimpse of what it is like to live in poverty on Wednesday during an exercise designed to show the hard choices low income residents face.…
Gov. Haslam urges parents of HS seniors to get ahead on FAFSA
NASHVILLE -- Gov. Bill Haslam has a request for Tennessee parents — help your soon-to-be college student start the FAFSA process ASAP. To qualify for as much financial aid as your future college student can receive, it's best to fill out the…
3 Jackson juveniles charged in string of Medina thefts
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three juveniles from Jackson are facing multiple charges after an investigation by Medina police into a recent string of thefts. The investigation involves thefts of a car, handguns,…
Police search for suspects in Walgreens burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police investigate a burglary in North Jackson. Officers said it happened around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at Walgreens at Oil Well and Walker Road. Police said they're searching for three suspects who took off on foot. They said…
Jackson police investigate late night armed robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. --Police investigate a robbery in north Jackson. Officers say it happened around 10:00 p.m. Tuesday at Dairy Queen on North Highland Ave. Police say two black men robbed the store with a handgun, got away with cash, and…
Case of Lexington man, accused of child rape bound over to grand jury
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-A Henderson county grand jury will decide if a Lexington man will be tried on counts of raping a young girl. Court records show that Grady Alton Vest has…
