Police search for suspect in Wednesday night shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are investigating a shooting, Wednesday night that sent a man to the hospital with a wound to the head. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News it was more…
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Decatur County deputies get boat for water patrol
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Department is taking to the water thanks to their new patrol boat for the Tennessee River. "The need for…
Huntingdon police thank public for 'backing the blue'
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- The Huntingdon Police Department has a message for West Tennessee, saying thanks for "backing the blue." First responders call it a "timely purchase" — window decals now available to the public, free…
Madison Co. government offices & courthouse closed Labor Day
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- All government offices in Madison County, including the courthouse, will be closed Monday for Labor Day. Each of the offices will resume their normal hours on Tuesday.
Milan police remind motorists: Drive sober or get pulled over
MILAN, Tenn. -- With the holiday weekend right around the corner, members of local law enforcement want to remind people that driving drunk is not only illegal but also deadly. "If…
Ex-Upper Cumberland Development District boss pleads guilty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The former head of the Upper Cumberland Development District has pleaded guilty to federal theft charges. Media outlets report that 55-year-old Wendy Askins entered her plea Tuesday and will receive a sentence of 18 months behind…
Officials: Federal inmate escaped from detention center
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a federal inmate has escaped from the Washington County Detention Center in Jonesborough. The Johnson City Press (http://bit.ly/2cce99d ) reports that 37-year-old Timothy England escaped from the facility early Tuesday. The Washington County Sheriff's…
Volkswagen stakes hopes of US sales revival on new SUV
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen's new SUV comes with a feature that automatically controls braking to each wheel as the seven-seater descends on slippery off-road terrain. The German automaker is staking its hopes on the new model being just as…
McNairy County wants shoppers to find 'Waldo'
SELMER, Tenn. -- Shoppers will be trying to spot a well-known character throughout McNairy County businesses. They'll be trying to track down Waldo. It's a campaign running through the…
RIFA launches new food pantry program at local school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new food pantry keeps needy kids from going hungry over the weekend. It is a new pilot program in Jackson-Madison County sponsored by the Regional…
Dyersburg man sentenced to 10 years on child porn charge
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography distribution, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Jonathan Lee, 21, of Dyersburg pleaded…
Woman charged in Humboldt hit-and-run
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police have charged a woman in a Tuesday night hit-and-run that left a person injured in a parking lot. Bryanna…
McKenzie woman charged with TennCare fraud
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is facing TennCare fraud charges on accusations of doctor shopping to obtain painkillers and using TennCare as payment. Mary Moore,…
Police: Storage unit mix-up lands woman in jail on embezzlement charge
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is charged with embezzlement after police say they recovered more than $1,100 worth of stolen merchandise from storage units. Tenassa Woods is charged with stealing the goods from Once…
Update: Woman in custody in Humboldt hit-and-run
UPDATE -- A woman has been charged after turning herself in to Humboldt police. Original story: HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Officers are hoping the public can help them identify a woman they believe to be the driver who left a person…
