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JSCC Goes Green To Boost Local Enrollment

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders with Jackson State Community College held a special celebration Monday, which unveiled a new campaign encouraging students to go "green". The campaign called "Stay Close, Go Far" encourages current and…

Obion County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charge

This video is no longer available. Memphis, TN – An Obion County man pleaded guilty Monday to one count of manufacturing and attempting to manufacture marijuana. According to information presented in court, officers with the Obion County Sheriff‘s Department entered…

TBI Arrests Mother For Endangering Infant Son

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested the mother of a Lauderdale County infant who died earlier this year while in her care after she was indicted by the Lauderdale County grand…

Walk to Remember Those Lost to Homicide

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Union University hosted the sixth annual 'Remember Me' commemorative walk for homicide survivors, Monday night. Hundreds of West Tennesseans attended the event as a time for families touched by homicide to remember…

New Carroll County Jail Set to Open

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn.- In a few weeks, Carroll County will open its new jail. On Monday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News not only got a look at the outside of the new facility, but was also…

Cemetery Gets Makeover After Extreme Vandalism

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Volunteers are working to repair the Old Palestine Church and Cemetery after vandals destroyed more than 24 tombstones in September. "It's a person, it's a family grave marker," volunteer Johnny Pruitt…

Shutdown Closes Tennessee Marina Access

This video is no longer available. WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The effects of the federal government shutdown are now being felt at area marinas. Ron Harper says that Cuba Landing is one of his favorite places to visit; however, the army…

TBI Releases Deadly Law Enforcement Shooting Study

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE- The TBI released its first-ever study on law enforcement‘s use of deadly force and shooting incidents in Tennessee while in the line of duty. Different from the annual Law Enforcement Officers Killed or…

TDOT Employees Take to the Streets

This video is no longer available. This week, Tennessee Department of Transportation employees are giving back to the community. As part of customer service week, employees in Jackson gathered Monday morning to walk for those affected by breast cancer. More…

Sheriff: 4 Dead In Car Linked to West Tennessee Porn Case

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama sheriff says four people found shot to death in a car were linked to a child pornography investigation in Tennessee. Winston County Sheriff Rick Harris said Monday the four died in what appears…

46th Annual Davy Crockett Days In Full Swing

This video is no longer available.  RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- The 46th Annual Davy Crockett Days is in full swing in Rutherford and will continue through Saturday, October 12, 2013.    The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week…

Man Arrested For 2012 Pool Hall Death Enters Not Guilty Plea

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second man arrested in connection with the 2012 fatal Breaker's Billiards beating appeared in court Monday morning. Anthony Antonio Swift appeared in Madison County Circuit Court Monday and entered a not guilty plea to the charge…

Trenton Pre-K Program Recovers From Sickness

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Attendance in the Trenton Pre-K program has gone up significantly since previous to fall break, according to Superintendent Sandra Harper. Only 8% of the students in the Pre-K program were absent…

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