"Melanoma Monday" sheds light on skin cancer dangers
JACKSON, Tenn.-Dozens in the Hub City took advantage of "Melanoma Monday", a day of free screenings at the Kirkland Cancer Center. Just ahead of the summer season, the first Monday of every…
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Decatur Co. deputies looking for thieves who broke into county landfill
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn.-The Decatur County Sheriff's department is asking for help tracking down some bold thieves. The sheriff told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News around 5, Sunday morning, someone broke into the Decatur County landfill and drove off in a 1993…
"Goodwill Week" begins with two large area job fairs
JACKSON, Tenn.-If you are looking for a job and other professional tips, one organization is giving a little extra this week to help you out. "Goodwill Week" started Monday across Middle and West Tennessee. Career solutions senters across the region…
Deputy accused of aggravated domestic abuse sees hearing postponed
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County Deputy accused of trying to strangle his wife, last week returned to court, Monday where his hearing was postponed. But the judge did order Michael King to complete a course in domestic violence before his next…
USJ celebrates Children's Book Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time, University School of Jackson Lower School students celebrated Children's Book Week, which has been around for more than 90 years. "Our kids love…
Former sheriff may have re-trial after criminal convictions overturned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee sheriff has his criminal convictions overturned on an appeal. Former Henderson County Sheriff Ricky Lunsford was convicted in Madison County on charges that he tried…
Weekend storm downs hundreds of trees in Selmer
SELMER, Tenn. -- Around the clock cleanup is under way in Selmer after a severe thunderstorm moved through the area around 5 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service determined the toppled trees…
THP identifies man killed in overnight Gibson Co. crash
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man killed in a one-vehicle crash early Monday near Gibson Wells. James T. Walls, 76, of Trenton was killed in the wreck on Frog Jump Brazil Road, according to…
Marine Corps League hosts fundraiser golf tourney
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A rainy Monday morning didn't stop a special golf tournament put on by the local Marine Corps League. The Capt. Jack Holland Marine Corps League hosted the tournament at Jackson National Golf Club with 17 teams sponsoring the work of the…
Guns on campus bill becomes law without Haslam signature
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A bill allowing staff and faculty at Tennessee's public colleges and universities to be armed on campus has become law without Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's signature. Haslam said in a statement Monday that he disagreed with…
Police say weekend shooting that killed Huntingdon man was accidental
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Officials say a weekend shooting that left a Huntingdon man dead was accidental. Police responded around 1:49 a.m. Saturday to a gun shot report at Hunter Ridge Apartments,…
Police find 50-plus ecstasy pills in Jackson motel room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing drug and evading arrest charges after police say they found ecstasy and marijuana in his Jackson motel room. Police…
RIFA gets boost from Wal-Mart during time of 'funding challenges'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Volunteers at the Regional Inter-Faith Association sorted food Monday for hungry kids in Madison County. RIFA Executive Director Lisa Tillman said the Snack Backpack program feeds nearly…
Update: N. Royal Street reopened after being blocked by fallen tree
UPDATE -- All lanes of North Royal Street are now open, according to city officials. The street was closed Monday morning as crews worked to clear a tree that had fallen across the roadway. Original story: EAST JACKSON -- Two lanes…
Huntingdon firefighters respond to weekend blaze at Noranda
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews responded Saturday night to a blaze at the Noranda aluminum plant in Huntingdon. Firefighters from Huntingdon Fire and Rescue responded around 10:30 p.m. to the plant at 400 Bill Brooks Drive, according to a release…
