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Ambulance Crash Prompts Reminder for Drivers

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The wreck that ended with an ambulance and truck on its sides Wednesday in Gibson County has officers issuing a warning for drivers in times of emergency. They said think…

Area Relief Ministries Extending Room in the Inn

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--During the cold winter months, local churches gave homeless people a place to sleep at night. Area Relief Ministries recognized churches and volunteers in downtown Jackson on Thursday. Local churches host homeless people…

Measles and Mumps Outbreaks Reported in Some States; MMRs Urged

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Measles and mumps break out in several states across the country, according to healthy officials. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages people to have their children vaccinated. The state requires kids to get…

Mississippi River bridge hit by barge

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - For the second time in less than a week a Mississippi River bridge has been struck by a barge. The latest incident on the flooded river happened Thursday morning when a barge struck the bridge at…

Deputies Have Identified Suspect in Four-Wheeler Thefts

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. Benton County investigators shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News who they are looking for in connection with a string of four-wheeler thefts. Sheriff Tony King said all the four wheelers have…

Affidavit: Business Owner Set Fire to Her Store

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY Tenn.- A McKenzie business owner and her friend have been arrested. The pair is accused of setting fire to the popular downtown gift shop, "Impressions." McKenzie Police charged Christien D. Radford, 40,…

Police: Man Hid Marijuana in Toilet and Baby Bag

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A jackson man is behind bars after Medina Police said he tried to hide marijuana from them. Investigators arrived at an apartment on caleb drive Tuesday night where they say found…

Second Man Arrested in Home Invasion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After 11 days on the run, a second suspect in a home invasion in east Jackson has been arrested. Isaac Williamson, 19, was arrested Wednesday morning. Officers said they found him hiding…

Woman faces terrorism charge after alleged threat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Murfreesboro woman is facing a terrorism charge after calling a local medical center and threatening to blow it up. The Daily News Journal (http://goo.gl/H9IAh ) is reporting that Prunella Wilkerson Boynton was booked into the…

Wahoos Win, Generals Prepare to Take on Chattanooga

JACKSON, Tenn. – After a 13 inning win, Tuesday night, the Jackson Generals and Pensacola Blue Wahoos made the quick turn around for a day game, Wednesday. The Generals had some early success in the game, but the Blue Wahoos…

Two Charged with Stealing Coke Machine and Dough Machine

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Alert citizens helped police arrest suspects in the burglary of a Humboldt business . Patrick Pierson and Robert Bolin are facing theft charges for the break-in and theft at a local fast food…

Late Frost Leaves Gardeners Scrambling to Save Plants

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Spring has sprung but the threat of a late season frost has gardeners scrambling to save their plants. Tammy Dvorski said she has learned her lesson and is waiting to do…

Ambulance Overturns in Crash, Three Injured

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Two Gibson County first responders and another man were rushed to the hospital late Wednesday morning after a violent crash. Police said the wreck happened as Gibson County first responders were…

New Therapist Needed to Help Sexually Abused Children

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.—Local sexual abuse cases involving children are on the rise. The Exchange/Club Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse wants to hire another therapist to help victims. “One in four girls and…

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