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Inmate Dead after Fight in Gibson County Jail

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fight in the Gibson County Jail that resulted in the death of an inmate. According to the TBI, they were called to investigate…

Study Shows Women-Owned Businesses On The Rise

BOLIVAR, Tenn. - Women-owned businesses are booming, according to a new report by the American Express OPEN, but researches said that number is growing substantially in a few states, including Tennessee. According to the report, the number of women owning…

Police: Thieves Targeting Freon

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police said thieves burglarized two local businesses Sunday morning, looking for something very specific that experts said can be dangerous. Police said Baker Distributing off of Airways Blvd. was the first…

Benefit Held for Reed Mitchell

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- A benefit was held on Sunday at the VFW for Reed Mitchell, who has brain cancer. Mitchell is the son of Kelly and Troy Mitchell. Troy was robbed and killed in 2009.…

Obion Co. Neighborhood Avoids Gas Explosion

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. - The Union City Fire Department and the Northwest Tennessee Disaster Services worked to put out a fire that was set just feet away from a gas pipeline Saturday. Workers tell…

Jackson Generals Defeat Montgomery Biscuits

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals split a double-header yesterday with a 4-5 loss in game one, and a 4-2 win in game two. Today they looked to win the rubber match. Chance Ruffin, who was a relief pitcher for…

Two People Wounded in East Jackson Shooting

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. - Neighbors around the area of Carver Street said crime around these apartments has gotten so bad that some feel they need to move. One neighbor who asked to not to have her name revealed said she…

Rockabilly Hall of Fame Unveils Stained Glass Portrait

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Today the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame showcased the first of nine stained-glass portraits of musical icons. The project began on March fifth. The first completed window showed Tennessee native Elvis…

Two Injured in East Jackson Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning. Police said they responded to calls of gunfire in the area of 33 Carver Street at around 3 a.m. One man…

Fatal Gibson Co. Fire Ruled Accidental

BRAZIL, Tenn. - A fire that killed an elderly Gibson County woman earlier this week has been ruled accidental. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the fired started in the kitchen. Family members of the…

Stars win 4th straight, beat Predators 5-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rookie Alex Chiasson scored two goals, and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight win as they try to keep their improbable playoff hopes alive. Ray Whitney had…

18 Wheeler Catches Fire on Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Traffic on Interstate 40 was running extremly slow Friday evening after an 18-wheeler caught fire. The truck was heading west on I-40 between mile markers 85 and 86. Officers said the engine…

James Yeager Gets His Gun License Back

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - In a Tactical Response YouTube video, CEO and founder James Yeager had some choice words regarding control stating: "I am not letting my country be ruled by a dictator. I am…

Lawsuit Planned after Fired Selmer Officer not Rehired

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- The fight for former Selmer Police officer who was fired in February then denied back on duty after the charges against him were dropped is underway, with a pending civil rights…

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