KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- President Obama has signed a disaster declaration for several counties that were hit hard by winter storms in February. A statement from the White House says the declaration releases federal aid to help with recovery efforts…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at Gadsden Elementary School learned about future college and career opportunities Thursday. The school hosted a College and Career Fair for the students to learn about the kinds of possibilities their future can hold. Guests…
[gtxvideo vid="zvcd0qd4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zvcd0qd4.jpg" vtitle="Decker Charged”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in Jackson court Thursday on accusations of stealing tools from his former employer. Daniel Wayne Decker faces one count of theft of property over $1,000. The owner…
[gtxvideo vid="31o2vTUW" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/31o2vTUW.jpg" vtitle="Scheffler Walmart Theft”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A former Walmart employee faced a judge Thursday one charges of stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from the store. Adam Michael Scheffler is charged with theft over…
[gtxvideo vid="gDhjKpJ5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gDhjKpJ5.jpg" vtitle="Drug Trafficking Arrests - Bryan”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials have announced seven arrests on federal drug trafficking charges resulting from a Thursday morning drug round-up. The arrests come as a result of a yearlong investigation…
[gtxvideo vid="xiclI8z2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xiclI8z2.jpg" vtitle="Lane College Shooting - Victoria”] EAST JACKSON -- Police are investigating a shooting near Lane College campus that sent one student to the hospital. The student was shot in the leg and sustained injuries that…
NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson police confirm an armed robbery overnight at the Dollar General on North Highland Avenue. Police say it happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Officers say they are looking for three black men, two of which they say…
JACKSON, Tenn.- Viewers across West Tennessee reported feeling an earthquake on the night of April 1st, 2015 from across northwest Tennessee to Savannah to and even Jackson! It appears that tonight's shaking was the result of a 3.6 magnitude earthquake…
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-Dyersburg firefighters told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News an abandoned house on Shelby Drive caught fire just after 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. The cause is still under investigation and no injuries were reported.
[gtxvideo vid="WX6qJw1O" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WX6qJw1O.jpg" vtitle="Civic Center Update - Dan”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist reacts for the first time about fire safety concerns at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Jackson firefighters did a walk-through of the building…
[gtxvideo vid="vM7xI95U" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vM7xI95U.jpg" vtitle="Golden Gloves Tournament - Sports”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Fighters ranging from Nashville to Georgia are heading to the Golden Gloves Arena for the West Tennessee Golden Gloves. The two-day competition begins on Friday at 7…
[gtxvideo vid="IfgZSgfC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IfgZSgfC.jpg" vtitle="Assaulted Victim Update”] BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The victim of a brutal assault said the burglar targeted his home for drugs and money. Roy Faught said he was awakened from a nap last Thursday morning by…
[gtxvideo vid="4APkyD35" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4APkyD35.jpg" vtitle="Lightning Destroys Home”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A home in Hardin County is ruled a total loss after being struck by lightning Tuesday night. Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin said the house on Huckleberry Lane…
[gtxvideo vid="EtVPidWc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EtVPidWc.jpg" vtitle="DCS Employee Aggravated Assault”] LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A call of trespassing in Lexington leads to four counts of aggravated assault. Warren Crook is an employee with the Regional Southwest Madison County office, according to the…
[gtxvideo vid="2ixDmtRA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2ixDmtRA.jpg" vtitle="Barford Honorable Mention”] JACKSON, Tenn. - South Side grad Jaylen Barford was an integral part of the Hawks 2014 Class AA State Championship. The Jackson native is adding a new title to his resume: All-American.…
