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McNairy County Chiropractor Faces Rape Charges

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Adamsville chiropractor Matthew Barnes faces charges of aggravated statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl, according to the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Guy Buck tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News he…

Veterans, Children, Law Enforcement Commemorated With Flags

NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A sea of red, white and blue was dedicated to America's heroes and fallen children on Saturday morning. The Jackson Exchange Club and volunteers placed more than 1,000 flags dedicated to military veterans, emergency service workers…

Family Seeks Answers in Unsolved Decatur Co. Murder

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- It was a trail ride for justice in Decatur County Saturday morning. "He liked to hunt, he liked to fish, and that's what I raised him up doing. He liked…

JPD Conducts Special Patrols in Muse Park

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police officers were out on special patrols Sunday inside one of the city's public parks. JPD tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News multiple officers were inside the park to keep the large…

Code Red Coalition Workshop Focuses on Youth

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Law enforcement said it is time for a change among our youth. The Code Red Coalition kicked off its initiative Friday night at Madison Academic High School. Local law enforcement, ministers, and…

Bemis Heritage Days Celebrates History

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Former and current Bemis residents are inviting you to their community for a weekend of fun. Bemis Heritage Days started Friday evening as Bemis supporters from across the area came to celebrate.…

Middle School Yearbook Features Augmented Reality

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - The images in the yearbook for Medina Middle School are literally popping off the page. Teachers at Medina Middle say they are the first school in West Tennessee to get an…

Law Enforcement and Ministers Call a Code Red for West TN

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of planning, area churches and the Jackson Police Department say they have teamed up to make a difference. Ministers like Lovell Hayes say it's time to do something about…

Local Nigerian Scholar Speaks About Kidnapped Girls

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean from Nigeria is speaking out about the hundreds of school girls kidnapped in her home country. Bosede Afolami is 19 years old, but unlike most teens just starting…

Union President Prepares For His Last Commencement

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- It's almost an end of an era at Jackson's Union University. After almost two decades at the institution, President David Dockery is preparing to honor his last class of graduates. Dr.…

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