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Jackson-Madison County Creates Joint Education Committee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Madison County Commission and Jackson-Madison County School Board members are joining forces to form an information committee. The main purpose of the new commission is to establish a flow of information…

Animal Cruelty Suspect Refuses Extradition

This video is no longer available. METROPOLIS, IL.- A woman charged with animal cruelty who has been on the run since July has refused to sign a waiver of extradition. Cheryl Kidd, who is facing multiple animal cruelty charges, was…

Jackson PD Swears-In 10 New Officers

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department welcomed 10 new officers Monday during an official swearing-in ceremony at the Jackson Police Department Headquarters. Friends and family of the new recruits, as well as the Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork and…

Jackson Teen Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A Jackson teen pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of his aunt. Caleb Mullins, 19, pleaded guilty Monday to murdering his aunt, Karen Mullins, 43, and…

Vigilant Neighbors Prevent Early Morning Burglary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are thanking alert neighbors after arresting three juveniles and an adult who were caught breaking and entering into an east Jackson home on Monday. Neighbors in Allenton Heights told WBBJ…

Deplorable North Jackson Road Repaired and Re-Paved

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - There is good news for those who shop or own businesses along one north Jackson Street. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported a story a few weeks ago about the poor condition…

Best Buy Shooter Pleads Guilty to Avoid Trial

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A Jackson man entered best interest pleas to multiple charges in connection with the 2012, kidnapping and shooting at the Best Buy in north Jackson. According to police, Will Lutter, 62,…

Former Grand Junction Police Chief Found Guilty of Theft

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn- After three days of testimony, the jury took just an hour to convict one-time Police Chief, Pat Ryan of theft under $500, a Class A misdemeanor. "It's somewhat disappointing but at the…

$400 Million Powerball Drawing on Wednesday Night

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jaws are dropping and fever is rising as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, now at $400 million for Wednesday night's drawing. Since there are eight other prize levels in addition to the jackpot, Tennessee players continue…

Navy Yard Shooter Identified as Texas Man

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal law enforcement officials say the man accused in a shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard that left at least 12 people dead has been identified as Aaron Alexis. The two officials spoke Monday to The…

Police: 12 Dead in Navy Yard Shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) - Police in Washington, D.C., are looking for two other possible gunmen, after a shooting today at the Washington Navy Yard that left six people dead. Officials say at least four others were wounded, including a law enforcement…

Additional Arrest in Crockett County Murder Case

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.- Friends and family members in Maury City are stunned after a long-awaited second arrest in the murder of Frances Lilley who was killed inside of her Crockett County home in August…

Music on the Square

JACKSON, Tenn. - Getting bigger and better every year, Music on the Square is returning for its fifth season. Scheduled for the last three Saturday nights in September, all music lovers are invited to this free community-wide family event. Each…

Casey Jones Art Festival Draws Crowd

JACKSON, Tenn. - Hundreds of Hub City residents spent the beautiful fall day outside enjoying the Casey Jones Art Festival. Dozens of Artists were there to show off their work. Everything from paintings, festive fall decorations, to jewelry were on…

26-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. - The Crockett County Sheriff's Department said Sunday afternoon they responded to a call in the 1800 block of Johnson Grove in Bells. When officers arrived on the scene they found a 26-year-old man unresponsive. Authorities have not…

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