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Two Arrested in Meth Bust

JACKSON, Tenn. - Two Jackson residents are behind bars, after officers said they got a complaint about drug activity. On Thursday, officers arrested Christopher Taylor and Brandon Keen at Taylor's apartment on North Royal Street. There, Jackson police said the…

Benton County Employees Lose Lawsuit

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - Benton County employees said when they were hired, benefits were included. Now they say every month thousands of dollars are taken from employees paychecks. In response, Rhonda Tuppit and Beverly Beal…

Two Men Drive Drive Through, Burglarize Pharmacy

This video is no longer available. MICHIE, Tenn. - Two West Tennessee men are behind bars, accused of driving through a pharmacy to steal drugs. "It was completely devastating," said Michie Pharmacy employee, Stephanie Lambert. "The whole front of the…

AWOL Marine Convicted in Attempted Burglary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An AWOL Marine from California was convicted Thursday in Madison County Circuit Court for charges related to a 2012 attempted home burglary and assault. Caleb Dehoog, 22, was found guilty of attempted…

School Curbs Misbehavior With Leadership Program

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. - The Leader in Me Program gives students special responsibilities at the school and for themselves. School leaders says they have cut the number of students being disciplined for bad behavior in…

Letter Carrier Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Bank

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee mail carriers are reaching out to those in need, as part of the nation's largest, single-day food drive. Mail carriers said it is their most rewarding day of the…

Survivors Participate in Annual Relay for Life

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Rain on Friday was not enough to dampen the spirits or stop the celebration of cancer survivors and their supporter at the Relay for Life of Madison County. Hundreds gathered at…

Residents Wait Out Rain for Strawberry Festival Parade

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- The Grand Floats Parade rolled through downtown Humboldt despite the wet weather, Friday morning. It is an annual event at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Hundreds of people in Humboldt refused to…

Community Garden Dedication in Honor of Helen Baudo

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A dedication for a garden planted at Liberty Garden in memory of Helen Baudo was scheduled for today. Rain postponed the ceremony until Wednesday afternoon. There is a plaque honoring Helen Baudo…

Anti-Bullying Speaker Visits North Side H.S.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Ninth grade students at North Side High School listened to a special guest speaker, Friday morning. Jim Williams is a motivational speaker. He travels around the country talking to school children…

Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Second Time in a Week

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A registered sex offender was booked into the Madison County Jail for the second time this week, Friday. Chad Lutrell was booked back into the Madison County Jail early Friday morning.…

Former Educator Indicted in Child Pornography Case

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A former West Tennessee educator is now facing federal child pornography charges. According to court documents, David Arthur Rohm is charged with one count of possessing child pornography and five counts…

18 Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Carroll County Sheriff‘s Department held a round-up Friday morning and arrested 18 Henry, Benton and Carroll County residents…

Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade Delayed

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The Grand Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt is delayed one hour. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Organizers say the start time could change again. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will keep you posted…

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