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Grand Junction Board Considers Police Chief's Future

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. - The City of Grand Junction still has its Acting Police Chief despite an effort to fire him, Monday. Justin Powers and his future with the city was the topic of discussion at the Board of Aldermen…

Preachers and Scholars Swarm FHU for Bible Lectureship Series

HENDERSON, Tenn.- The 77th annual Bible Lecture Series at Freed-Hardeman University has wrapped up its second day. The lectureship will look at the great characters of faith and other figures from the books of the Bible and the lessons contemporary…

Increased Patrols Lead to Burglary Suspect Arrest

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Lexington Police said they have solved a string of crimes with one single arrest. Officers arrested Andy L. Woods for burglary after they said they caught him breaking into the Scott's…

Trezevant Police Search for Person Poisoning Animals

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Trezevant Police said they are searching for an individual responsible for poising and killing more than 20 animals. Trezevant Police Chief, David Smith, said they have seen several cases of dogs,…

Three Injured in Hardeman County Shooting

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- A shooting investigation is underway in Hardeman County. Even though it happened Sunday morning, deputies remained tight-lipped. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News three people were hurt, two women and one…

Desperados Court Date After Stabbing

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- An early Sunday morning stabbing at Desperados Night Club in Hamilton Hills is likely adding fuel to the fire for the Mayor's office.The city has already filed a public nuisance order against…

Several Storm Victims Had No Insurance

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Residents in Bethel Springs, who were devastated by last week's storms are slowly beginning to get back to normal. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness caught up with a group of volunteers cutting down trees at Bethel Springs Presbyterian…

Police: Woman Stabbed at Jackson Night Club

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A stabbing at a local night club sent a Henderson woman to the hospital early Sunday morning. Jackson Police said the 22-year-old victim was stabbed in the lower back near the…

Nine Area Teens Arrested in West Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a late night shooting in West Jackson involving several underage teenagers. "I mean it's just the violence has sky rocketed and everything seems to be getting worse…

West Tennesseans Play in Super Bowl

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Super Bowl XLVII hit close to home for some West Tennesseans, even though the Tennessee Titans did not make the game. Two West Tennessee natives, Patrick Willis on the 49ers, and…

Gibson Co. Wreck Sends Woman to Hospital

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle wreck that sent a woman to the hospital. Gibson County firefighters said they responded to the wreck shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday.…

West Tennessean Found Guilty of Murder

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn - A West Tennessee man has been found guilty of first degree murder. On Friday, police say 34-year-old Chauncy Hollis was sentenced to serve life with the possibility of parole. Hollis was…

Task Force Makes Arrests

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Ten people are behind bars, after the Multi-Jurisdictional Violent Crime and Gang Task Force conducted an operation throughout Jackson and Madison County. Officers with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Madison and…

Gibson Co. Fire Dept. Giving Away Smoke Detectors

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Gibson County Fire Department is giving away free smoke detectors, and will also install them for you. To be eligible, you have to live in Gibson County. Fire Chief…

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