JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Police Department said it is closer than ever to officers with body cameras. Chief Julian Wiser said the department is currently testing three different models of body cameras and will make a decision of which one they…
[gtxvideo vid="PQ2gOj7f" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PQ2gOj7f.jpg" vtitle="Liberty Interim Plan”] JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County Schools superintendent announces the appointments of interim leadership at Liberty Technology Magnet High School. This, after the school's principal, Dr. June Murry was abruptly let go last week.…
JACKSON, Tenn.-Two Jackson non-profits are awarded federal grants to assist the homeless in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency awarded $50,000 to the Women's Resource and Rape Assistance Program and $40,000 to Area Relief Ministries of Jackson. "They have…
[gtxvideo vid="B6dirLoo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B6dirLoo.jpg" vtitle="Henry Murder Update”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The Henry County Sheriff said his investigators are following a number of leads in a homicide WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first reported last week. Authorities said last Friday night, Jacky…
[gtxvideo vid="VGmI3NMV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VGmI3NMV.jpg" vtitle="Mock Emergency Training”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Jackson and Madison County emergency responders got a little practice Thursday in working a hazardous chemical spill. Agencies from across the area participated in the excercise this morning along Flex…
[gtxvideo vid="aYYguStd" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aYYguStd.jpg" vtitle="Labor Day Safety PKG”] HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- With hot and sunny weather expected for this long holiday weekend, plenty of people will head to the water for a little relief from the heat. For…
[gtxvideo vid="QOQkK4x9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QOQkK4x9.jpg" vtitle="Child Care Provider Rights PKG”] HENDERSON, Tenn.,--A Henderson pre-school is praised after reporting a mother accused of being dangerously intoxicated. School staff at Wee Care Pre-school said Tiffany Cox went to pick-up her five-year-old son…
[gtxvideo vid="BsL3lXt9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BsL3lXt9.jpg" vtitle="Recruitment Rates Increased PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Despite recent deadly officer-involved shootings local law enforcement agencies say they are having no problem finding recruits. Madison County Deputy Preston Overbey joined the sheriff‘s office in…
[gtxvideo vid="hEJlVz7S" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hEJlVz7S.jpg" vtitle="RR Seize Horses PKG”] MADISON COUNTY-- Owners of several horses are facing criminal charges after rescuers found animals that were reportedly housed in a barn, living knee deep in their feces and extremely malnourished. "…
[gtxvideo vid="pFhXFYdg" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pFhXFYdg.jpg" vtitle="Skyhawks Opener”] University of Tennessee at Martin's football program has grown accustomed to playing Southeastern Conference teams in the past decade. The Skyhawks played Kentucky and Mississippi State last season. Both contests resulted in losses…
[gtxvideo vid="Bmn589JH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bmn589JH.jpg" vtitle="YouthTown Eden Open”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A West Tennessee haven for troubled youth is now open for healing. Eden of Youth Town, a faith-based residential treatment facility for girls ages 12 to 17. The facility speaks…
JACKSON,Tenn.-A Jackson-Madison County high school gets national praise for helping its students stay fit. North Side High School is on the list of schools, picked by first lady Michelle Obama to excel at promoting physical activity, and physical education. It…
[gtxvideo vid="id4yCNju" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/id4yCNju.jpg" vtitle="Officer Assaulted”] DYERSBURG, Tenn.-More details come to light about the Dyersburg officer, dragged alongside a car. A report by the Dyersburg Police Department now names Chad Jones of Ridgley, as the man that allegedly dragged…
[gtxvideo vid="9ZEfScLo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9ZEfScLo.jpg" vtitle="Winston Update PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A critically beaten dog, left to die in a dumpster has been reunited with its owner. The miniature poodle, nicknamed "Winston Churchill" has been recovering at a Jackson veterinary…
[gtxvideo vid="yOGK36p2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yOGK36p2.jpg" vtitle="UC BB Vandalism PKG”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- BB gun vandals are on the run in Union City, where police said homes, businesses and even cars have been shot into since the weekend. Union City…
