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Haywood Co. fire departments unify for grants

This video is no longer available. STANTON, Tenn. -- Three separate fire departments in Haywood County are joining forces to improve their communication and ultimately save lives. The idea began with the focus around the future Megasite of Haywood County…

Brownsville Police Department increases patrols

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.--Brownsville Police said they will increase officers on patrol, after the recent deadly string of shootings. Captain Chuck Willis said the department is focused on the investigation of the five separate shootings between…

Man charged in 2013 East Jackson robbery

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in court Wednesday to face charges in an alleged 2013 robbery. Michael Maxwell was identified by a man who reported being robbed March 16, 2013, by three men outside D&L Grocery on Roosevelt Parkway…

Tenn. State Parks announce lower inn, cabin rates for winter

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE -- Anticipating a busy winter season, Tennessee State Parks are dropping cabin rates. Families looking to stay in any of the 360 cabins in 18 parks participating in the discount promotion across the…

Woman accused of burning boyfriend with cigarette faces judge

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman was in court Wednesday to face accusations of assaulting her boyfriend, according to court documents. Iesha Marie Carter is charged with simple domestic assault and domestic vandalism. Police responded…

Lexington grandmother charged with child abuse

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A grandmother is charged with child abuse after officers say her grandchild shows up to school with signs of long-term abuse. Investigators said after a child's authority figure saw marks on the face and neck they reported…

Veterans honored at UT Martin

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- Veterans, prisoners of war and those still missing in action were honored Tuesday at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Veterans Day ceremony was put on by the school's Skyhawk…

Preparing for cold mornings at the bus stop

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter is coming and that means cold mornings outside for kids waiting for the school bus. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a physician on what parents need to know to…

3-D printing comes to West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cars, tools and toys all created at the push of a button, in front of your eyes. It is all possible with a 3-D printer, a technology of the future that…

City of Jackson honors veterans during special ceremony

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson closed out Veterans Day with a special ceremony at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Tuesday evening. Veterans from all branches of the military attended. Some in attendance…

Veterans' education task force report unveiled

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A report by the Governor's Veterans Education Task Force outlines ways to improve higher education opportunities for Tennessee veterans. The group was formed a year ago and is charged with identifying hurdles for transitioning veterans, researching…

Brownsville mayor reacts to deadly string of shootings

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- In just three days, five shootings have occurred in Brownsville. The latest happened Tuesday morning near the corner of Reid and Tyus streets. Police arrested one man Sunday, the day the…

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