NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state fire marshal's office is urging Tennessee residents to be careful when using decorative and fragranced candles. Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says from 2008 to 2012 Tennessee fire departments responded to more than 500 home…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis man accused of bank fraud against a bank in Jackson pleaded guilty to criminal information, Thursday. According to the facts revealed during the plea hearing, James Lee Bishop, 47, Bishop conspired with Clay McCormack, a…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of throwing baggies of drugs onto a playground and trying to jump from a second story balcony to evade law enforcement was arraigned, Thursday. Jonathan Taylor of Henry County was officially charged with…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. - The man accused of setting on fire to his own business was in court, Thursday. Joe Smith, owner of Smith Discount Tire Barn, was officially charged for his alleged involvement in the arson. The fire at…
This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A two-vehicle car crash in north Jackson claimed the life one driver, Thursday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on N. Highland at the intersection of Harris Drive. Jane C.…
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a woman that they say has been scamming businesses with rolls of change. The unidentified woman has allegedly purchased goods from an area businesses such as Piggly Wiggly, Family Dollar and Subway using…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A principal that has been with the Huntingdon Special School District for more than 22 years has announced plans for retirement. Huntingdon High School Principal Mike Henson's retirement is effective June 30. Henson has been with HSSD…
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The man accused of shooting and killing his fiancee in a Union University parking lot was in court, Thursday, but only briefly. A mental evaluation has been ordered for Charles Pittman,…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Revenue is up in Madison County, according to Finance Director Mike Nichols. “I don't know if it's folks paying their property taxes early or if that's the case of more property," Nichols said. Nichols said the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Madison County Commissioner Doug Stephenson announced Thursday morning that he is stepping down as chairman of the budget committee. Stephenson made the announcement at the budget committee meeting, but Stephenson is still a member of the…
This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies said they have arrested a suspected drug dealer who took extreme measures to try and get rid of dozens of bags of marijuana, including tossing them onto a playground,…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Former Lane College standout and NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones returned to his old stomping grounds Tuesday morning. During the school's Chapel Assembly, Jones spoke about his promise to Lane's late…
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Tennessee. Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management officials met Wednesday morning and went through training procedures in case an earthquake along the New Madrid fault line happens. Local…
This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn.-There Is a new police chief in Milan. Former Milan Police Commander Bobby Sellers has been appointed as the new police chief. Wednesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with him as he…
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