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Man Escapes After Police Chase

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn.-Police in Whiteville need help finding a man who led officers on a high speed chase, Thursday afternoon before running off into the woods. Officers recovered a wrecked truck after the chase along…

State Treasurer Addresses Tax Revenues with County Officials

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The state treasurer visited the Madison County finance department to address the county commissioners and finance leaders, Thursday. According to David Lillard, the Volunteer State is in good financial shape compared to…

West TN Law Enforcement to Have Extra Patrols This Weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Keeping drivers safe on the roads is the reason you will see more officers on patrol over the Memorial Day holiday. Officers talked to the media today about the importance of wearing safety…

Hundreds to Lose Jobs in Masco Bath Closure

This video is no longer available. ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. - After years of downsizing, Masco is officially closing up shop in West Tennessee. The facility in Adamsville is home to hundreds of workers who will begin getting pink slips in waves.…

Bolivar Mayor Seeks Unity in New Term

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn- After a heated election, Bolivar re-elected their mayor to serve his second term. Mayor Barrett Stevens said he believes Bolivar has made racial progress, but said the recent election made him realize…

Pool Cleanliness Urged as Summer Begins

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Swimming pools can be dangerous and potentially deadly. Bacteria in the water can put people in the hospital, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. Floyd Beard, Jr. is prepping the pool at…

Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Openly Gay Boys

This video is no longer available. GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout leaders voting…

Sheriff's Association Makes Donation to Youth Town

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A ministry that works with troubled youth gets some help from sheriffs from across the state today. The Tennessee Sheriffs Association presented a $1,000 donation to Youth Town of Tennessee. Sheriff Brian…

Woman Charged after Crash Injures Three People

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Three young people are recovering in a Memphis hospital and a young woman is facing charges after an early morning wreck in Madison County . According to the Madison County's Sheriff's Department,…

Attempted Murder Charged Filed Against Stabbing Suspect

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police have charged Melvin Shelton in connection with a Wednesday morning stabbing that critically injured a man. Shelton, 55, is scheduled to be arraigned via video link at 8:00 a.m. Friday in Jackson City Court on…

Sisters like sharing pitching duties for Lady Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee softball pitchers Ivy Renfroe and Ellen Renfroe say they aren't motivated by sibling rivalry. Ivy Renfroe says she "could see brothers being like that" when it comes to a possible family competition, "but we never…

JCM Principal Leaving for Job in Alabama

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson-Madison County School District is losing another principal. Eric Jones, principal at Jackson Central-Merry High School, told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News he resigned to take a principal job at Joe…

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