NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais' office says the East Tennessee Republican has been diagnosed with early-stage cancer in his neck. DesJarlais will undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatments and is expected to make a full recovery. The congressman…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Big changes could be coming to Union University's athletics program. The NCAA is recommending the university be moved to Division II status. Right now, the school competes in the NAIA. Some…
This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn -- One man is dead and another man is in custody and facing a murder charge after a stabbing early Friday morning. Jason Collins, 29, is charged with first-degree murder after police…
This video is no longer available. HENRY CO., Tenn. -- A well-known firefighter in Henry County died Thursday night in a one vehicle car crash. Troopers tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Assistant Fire Chief, Jeff Hamlin, ran off the road…
The people in the gallery to the left were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7:00 a.m. on 07/10/14 and 7:00 a.m. on 07/11/14. Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt…
This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Here's a breakdown of the best of the best www.wbbjtv.com and social media. Getting the most buzz on our Facebook page is the story about a Madison County homeowner who…
This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local overcrowded animal shelter in dire need of of repairs is getting a free makeover, thanks to the the help of some out-of-state volunteers. Washing kennels and painting walls are…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Following a two-day trial that concluded Friday in Madison County Circuit Court, Division II, a Jackson man was convicted for raping an 11-year-old girl in 2013. The jury found Bruce Marvin…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- During Charlie Pittman's preliminary hearing on Thursday, the prosecution requested the entire audio recording of Pittman's second statement be played. Investigator Ron Pugh is on the stand, but it is Pittman's…
This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn -- A family said someone is trying to extort them for money in exchange for their missing dog. Pet owner Todd Lawson said it all began with a text message. "I got…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new online campaign is petitioning Facebook users to take a break from the the addictive social networking site. It's daring users to spend their time doing more productive things. The…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The man arrested for allegedly stealing a four-wheeler was arraigned in Jackson City Court, Thursday morning. Kentarius Womack, 20, was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and released on a $25,000…
HENRY, Tenn. -- An increase in the water bill for residents of Henry leaves them in shock, and many are disappointed. Starting next month, residents will see a 30 percent increase in their bill and many already pay over $100…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Tennessee Supreme Court justices made a stop in West Tennessee on Thursday. Justices Connie Clark, Sharon Lee and Chief Justice Gary Wade stopped in town to share their thoughts on how they believe courtrooms in the…
This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN CO.,Tenn. -- More than a million dollars in damages are estimated in Hardeman County after flash flooding hits onTuesday night. Ray Gilmer owns and operates more than 230 acres of farm land in…
