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Man charged in death of 7-month-old appears in court

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shocking and damning testimony was heard against a Benton County man charged in the beating death of a 7-month-old baby boy. His former girlfriend, the infant's mother, was one of…

City of Dyersburg takes first steps with housing grant

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Dyersburg houses in need of repair may get a little help sprucing up. It is all part of a $375,000 grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, which was approved by…

Second case of enterovirus confirmed in West Tenn.

This video is no longer available. SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A second case of enterovirus has been confirmed in West Tennessee. Shelby County health officials confirmed a child is being treated at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital for enterovirus D-68. No…

Local doctors try to curb Ebola fears

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- West Tennessee doctors are taking steps to curb public fear about the Ebola virus. Hospitals tell us they are preparing to react should a patient show suspicious symptoms. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

Jackson police looking for men in Walgreens thefts

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The Jackson Police Department needs help identifying and finding three men accused of a high-dollar heist from a local Walgreens. Investigators say the men stole more than $1,000 worth of men's…

Demolition winds down at U of M Lambuth

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The final homes to be demolished came down Wednesday on the outskirts of the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in Jackson. Over the past few weeks, crews have torn down abandoned…

Two charged in fatal 2011 Lauderdale Co. shooting

This video is no longer available. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two West Tennessee men accused in a 2011 double homicide have been indicted in Lauderdale County. Darius Alston and Darius Mitchell now will stand trial on two counts each of…

Father wanted in child neglect case is in custody

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The father wanted by Jackson police accused of leaving his young children home alone without food for days is behind bars in Dyersburg. Officers confirm Michael Bane Sr. was arrested Tuesday…

Woman in court after alleged parking lot assault

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A believed assault at the Lane Express Mart on College Street led to one woman's appearance in court Wednesday. Witnesses say Chelsey Robin Williamson attacked a woman Oct. 1 in the…

Medina police chief resigns

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. -- The City of Medina is without a police chief. According to Mayor Vance Coleman's office, Chief Chad Lowery handed in his resignation letter when he left work Tuesday, citing personal reasons.…

Ammonia leak reported at East Jackson plant

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Around 7:40 this morning, emergency responders were called to the scene of Pinnacle Foods at 96 Pinnacle Drive in East Jackson after receiving reports of an ammonia leak. Jackson firefighters, Hazmat,…

Arson suspected in East Jackson fire

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Police and firefighters are investigating an early morning house fire in East Jackson. Investigators said someone intentionally set the property on fire. “I thought the neighborhood was on fire," neighbor Jean…

Library supporters host 'Books of Madison County'

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson-Madison County Library Foundation held its annual fundraiser, "The Books of Madison County," Monday at The NED. The book festival highlighted many works and authors. Mark Greaney, author of "The Gray Man" and co-author of the…

Insurance changes coming to JMCSS

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Some employees with the Jackson-Madison County School System could begin paying more for health insurance starting in January. Typically the district follows state requirements for coverage. Tennessee did not increase premiums…

WRAP remembers and honors domestic violence victims

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Advocates and supporters of domestic violence prevention gathered in downtown Jackson,Tuesday night as WRAP hosted its annual Candlelight Vigil on the court square. The organization hosts the solemn ceremony in October…

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