Murder trial begins for accused gunman in deadly July 2015 shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday was the first day of trial for Christopher Lyles, one of the men Jackson police say is responsible for an armed robbery, kidnapping and murder last…
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Don't bring a selfie back: Know your polling place phone rules
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Justin Timberlake snapped a selfie Monday while casting an early ballot in Memphis, an action that is illegal according to Tennessee law. “You cannot use it for…
Tricks before treats: Should homeowners be concerned with spooky decorations?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If outdoor decorations are a sure sign, then several homeowners across the Hub City are ready for Halloween. When driving through Jackson, it isn't difficult to spot the…
BREAKING: 3rd person charged with murder in Toone double homicide
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The TBI has arrested a third person in connection with a double homicide last week in Toone. …
3 charged in weekend armed robbery at Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people including an accused getaway driver are facing aggravated robbery charges in a weekend armed robbery at a Jackson apartment. From left:…
Land certified for manufacturing in Adamsville
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- A site off of Highway 22 in Adamsville could soon be home to a major industry. Forty-two acres of the property have been certified through the state…
Madison Co. Courthouse having phone service problem
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Administrators say callers may not be able to reach the Madison County Courthouse due to a phone service outage. Callers may get a busy signal as the courthouse experiences the loss of phone service, according to an…
Man wanted, woman arrested on drug counts after search of Martin home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is wanted and a woman is facing drug charges after Martin police make an arrest during the search of their home. Essence…
Police seek to ID man in wallet theft at gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say stole a wallet this weekend at a gas station. Video shows a man take the wallet off…
2 men charged with murder in Toone double homicide
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- TBI agents have arrested and charged two men in connection with a double homicide last week in Toone. Damein Hamer, 25, and Jeremy Hamer, 29, have…
Crews fight house fire in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a blaze at a west Jackson home. The call went out around 12:20 p.m. for the fire at a home on Hatton Street…
Police: DNA links man to March bank robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Investigators have now charged a man in a March bank robbery after police say DNA linked him to the crime. James O. Kirkpatrick…
Metro Narcotics Unit raids midtown home; seizes weapons, drugs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A viewer tip early Wednesday morning led our cameras to the scene at a home in midtown Jackson where authorities say they found drugs and weapons.…
Driver says pothole causes costly repairs, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News works to get it filled
JACKSON, Tenn -- A hidden costly danger lurking in the road. "It's been kind of a struggle," said Michelle Holly. A deep pothole in The Columns shopping center turned a simple shopping…
Grant awarded to Chester Co. Jail to help inmates become better parents once released
HENDERSON, Tenn.- A $38,000 grant will provide help to a jail program at the Chester County Jail. Southwest Human Resource Agency was awarded the money, Tuesday by Delta Regional Authority, helping with the "Inside Out Dad - Responsible Mom" program,…
