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Former Jackson Police officer indicted for rape

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Following an investigation by Jackson police, facts were presented to the Madison County grand jury on Monday, and an indictment was returned charging Everett Gray with rape. Investigators notified Gray, 29,…

Theus' Condition Upgraded to Serious

This video is no longer available. JACKSON,Tenn.- James Theus Junior, the Good Samaritan critically injured last week as he helped a stranded stranger has been upgraded from from critical to serious condition. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a driver…

Gov. Haslam to Unveil Plan to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A new plan from governor Bill Haslam will be unveiled soon. This, after numbers show that Tennessee ranks number two in the nation for prescription drug abuse. Haslam will reveal the seven-point…

Woolfork's Attorney Requests Investigation into Sex Tape

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The attorney for former Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork officially requests an investigation into his former mistress Sharon Sangster and Constable Frankie Lax. Woolfork maintains Sangster broke the law when she video…

Bill Bates Forever in Debt to FCA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Tennessee Volunteer Bill Bates wasn't always on the right path. Bates told members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Jackson that his life was going in the wrong direction at one point. "If it wasn't for…

Scotts Hill Water Rates to Increase Beginning July 1

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Some west Tennessee families will soon see an increase in how much they pay for their monthly water bill. According to city recorder Jan Miller, city leaders in Scotts Hill…

Are Your Kids Safe in Bounce Houses?

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- They're the life of any kids' birthday party and provide entertainment for hours, but at what point is a life in danger? "It's kind of scary, especially when the wind is…

Jackson bride ties infant child to train of wedding dress

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson mother is getting national attention after she makes an extravagant walk down the aisle with her infant daughter. Shona Carter-Brooks was married in May at Elam Baptist Church in…

David Woolfork requests investigation into secret sex tape

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The controversy surrounding a sex tape featuring a former Madison County sheriff is far from over.  On Monday, David Woolfork's attorney Mark Donahoe presented the District Attorney and Jackson Police Department with a letter formally requesting that…

New Union University president takes over

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- New president Dr. Samuel Oliver officially took over at Union University on Monday. Dr. Samuel Oliver -- who prefers the nickname "Dub" -- is the 16th president of the Southern Baptist…

Arkansas man pleads guilty to murder, arson charges

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- An Arkansas man charged with setting a north Jackson home on fire after killing a man inside pleaded guilty on Monday. According to police, Randall Secrease pleaded guilty to 2nd degree…

Water rates in Scotts Hill could increase

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. -- Residents in Scotts Hill may have to pay higher water bills. City mayor Jessie Powers says the proposed increase is to help the town get out of the $1 million…

Madison County employees could soon see raise

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Some Madison County employees could soon be getting a raise. According to the county budget committee, the overall general fund is about $550,000. The amount of the raise will vary for…

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