Man arrested in home invasion now charged in separate burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of three suspects charged with breaking into a home with an elderly woman inside earlier this month appeared Thursday in Jackson City Court on new charges. …
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Dog show brings chance for national titles to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of dogs are in the Hub City to compete for a chance to go national. Classes of dogs go paw to paw in the annual Jackson Tennessee…
Former Jackson fireman pleads guilty to criminal impersonation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Jackson fireman accused of impersonating a firefighter to get specialty license plates has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation. Corye Martin has pleaded guilty to one count and the judge dismissed another count, according to court…
Lt. Col. Oliver North to speak at Jackson State Community College Foundation banquet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Combat-decorated veteran and best-selling author Lt. Col. Oliver North will speak at the upcoming Jackson State Community College Foundation banquet. The banquet will be the foundation's first and will…
Texas fugitive faces new charges after Jackson arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A violent fugitive and known gang member now sits behind bars, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there when the suspect was captured…
2 arrested after man flees during Milan traffic stop
MILAN, Tenn. -- Two men are facing charges after a Wednesday traffic stop for seat belt violations in Milan. Lavokeous Ivory, 22, the passenger, and driver Marcayus Ross, 28, both…
ARJ Manufacturing to change name to Toyota Boshoku
JACKSON, Tenn. -- ARJ Manufacturing LLC will change its name to Toyota Boshoku as of April 1, according to a release from the company. The manufacturing facility on Ridgecrest Road Extended in north Jackson makes seat components for the automotive…
Gary Will Jr. no longer Savannah police chief
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- City officials say Gary Will Junior is no longer chief of police in Savannah. This comes after Will was put on administrative leave March 10. City Manager…
Local child honored by police for act of bravery
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is honored after facing his fears and doing what was right to help his police department solve a crime. But we should mention, this…
Texas fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals Service, Jackson police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Texas fugitive described as a violent offender by the U.S. Marshals Service is arrested Wednesday night in Jackson. The search for Gregory Gill has been under…
Sisters charged with TennCare fraud in separate cases
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.-Two sisters in Tipton County have been charged with separate cases of TennCare fraud. The Office of Inspector General announced the arrest of Holly Goodbar and Heather Faucher. Authorities said…
TechHire Initiative aims to ready Hub City workers for high-tech jobs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson is now one of 50 communities taking part in a national initiative to prepare residents for high-tech jobs. "The TechHire Initiative will allow Jackson and other communities that participate…
Update: Missing Dyersburg man found safe, police say
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Richard Villiva has been located and is safe, according to the Dyersburg Police Department. Villiva was located near Ava, Missouri, according to Capt. Mark Moody. Villiva had previously been reported…
Holy Week services continue at Jackson churches
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ecumenical Holy Week services leading up to Good Friday and Easter are under way in the Hub City. Services coordinated by the Jackson Ministerial Association were at Skyline Church of Christ on Wednesday with the Rev. Gerry Campbell of…
Jackson residents claim possible cougar sighting in city limits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Has a cougar been spotted in the Hub City? The answer isn't so simple and depends on who you ask. "He wasn't running. He was just pouncing. He was back and forth, just through the bushes," Tamul…
