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Law Enforcement Shredding Event Destroys Thousands of Documents

JACKSON, Tenn.- Dozens of West Tennesseans took advantage of an event Friday to help them fight identity theft. Jackson Police, The Madison County Sheriff's Department and other state groups conducted a document shredding event, providing a safe place for residents…

Jerry 'The King' Lawler Returns to the Ring

HENDERSON, Tenn. - Beloved West Tennessean Jerry 'The King' Lawler had a near death experience earlier this fall that nearly took his life in and out of the ring. "My doctor told me if you eat right and exercise for…

THP Unveils New Helicopter

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol has an extra set of eyes on the streets and highways of West Tennessee and they are in the sky. Friday, the THP unveiled a helicopter now permanently assigned to West Tennessee. The chopper and…

Sheriff Wants Club Shut Down as Public Nuisance

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Another West Tennessee club has found itself in the cross hairs of law enforcement. The "Up North Club" be declared a public nuisance and shut down. Sheriff David Woolfork confirmed the department has turned in an extensive…

Local Agencies Tout Drug Round Up a Success

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies arrested 11 suspects in Henderson, Decatur, Benton and Madison Counties on federal drug trafficking violations. Captain Jeff Middleton, Lexington police dept. told WBBJ 7…

Arrest Made In Dead Dog Case

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Henry County Animal lovers want justice for the three puppies left outside to die in below freezing temperatures earlier this week. "Something needs to be done to 'em whoever did…

Death Penalty to be Sought in Post Office Killings

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have decided to pursue the death penalty against a former prison guard charged with killing two West Tennessee postal workers. U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton told U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla about the decision at…

11 Indicted on Federal Drug Charges

Jackson, TN – Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies arrested 11 suspects Thursday in Henderson, Decatur, Benton, and Madison counties following indictments for federal drug trafficking violations, announced U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III. The indictments were returned by…

Elderly Man Arrested, Accused of Beating Granddaughter

DYERSBURG, Tenn.- Dyersburg police are investigating a domestic assault case involving an elderly man. According to investigators, William Hobson, 87, of Dyer County was arrested on Wednesday, accused of physically assaulting his 20- year-old granddaughter. Investigators said this is not…

Three Arrested at Madison County Nightclub

JACKSON, Tenn. - Three people were arrested at Club Poise, also known as Up North Club after sheriff's deputies went to the club to serve a theft of property warrant on the club manager, Carrie Fowler. The investigation revealed that…

State Representative Jimmy Eldridge Comments Caught on Video

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- A video posted on YouTube of State Representative Jimmy Eldridge on Wednesday showed him talking about a local Jackson resident in what he thought was a private conversation. In the video, Eldridge…

Family Offering Reward for Murdered Deputy

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for killing former deputy Ollie Bond. Ollie's younger brother, James Bond said his…

Police Investigating Carver Ave. Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Police said it happened at an apartment complex on Carver Avenue. The victim told police he was sitting…

Last Group of Workers Laid Off at Milan Arsenal

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - The last group of workers were laid off at the Milan arsenal, Thursday. 20 people were let go as the facility moves operations to another ammunitions plant in Iowa. The plant…

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