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New Traffic Signals Activated in Downtown Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - If you drive along Highland Avenue through downtown Jackson, plan to put a little more travel time on your daily commute. Two new traffic signals were turned on, Monday at the…

New Charges Filed Against Woman from Jackson

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn.- A Gibson County woman who saw charges dropped against her in connection with a drug bust last year in Medina, is facing new charges. According to court papers, Michelle Dean Allen is…

Law Enforcement Meets for Gang Training

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Local law enforcement officers gathered Monday in Jackson to learn more about how to deal with gangs in West Tennessee. Agencies from across West Tennessee are attending the two-day course designed to…

Humboldt Restaurant Robbery

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- Humboldt police need help in finding a suspect in the armed robbery of a restaurant on Saturday night. It happened around 9:15 p.m. at the Dragon Buffet Chinese Restaurant. Officers said the…

Arrest Made in Bradford Fire

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Bradford police have made an arrest in a weekend house fire that claimed the life of one person. Court records showed police have charged Robert Lee Phillips, 33, of Enville with…

Shooting Death Leads to Reckless Homicide

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A grand jury determined there was enough evidence to warrant a trial in the shooting death of a Lane College student last summer. Monday, Terence Greer, 26, was indicted on a charge…

Search Warrant Leads To Synthetic Marijuana Seizure

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - Residents in Crockett County are concerned after learning the owner of a local gas station has been arrested for selling synthetic marijuana. Alamo police arrested Housam Gbara after serving a…

Study More Than Half of Workers Over Qualified

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- More Americans are getting back to work, but according to a new study released on Monday, they are taking jobs below their level of qualification. The Non-Profit Center for College Affordability and…

Severe Weather Potential For Tuesday Night

West Tennesseans could be looking at an active weather pattern late Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning, as we get ready to close out what has been a “roller coaster" month on the thermometer. Here's what you need to know…

Jackson Police: Man Arrested Before Break-In

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police said they put a suspected burglar behind bars before he could even break into a local business. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they arrested Danny Sweat near 40…

THP Cars Damaged in Accident

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving two of their troopers. THP said it happened while Trooper Childers and Trooper Jackson were searching a vehicle along Highway 18…

THP Investigating Fatal Wreck

This video is no longer available. FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a wreck that killed two people and injured two others in Fayette County. Troopers said the two-vehicle wreck happened along State Highway 18. A…

Downtown Jackson Businesses React to Lift Opening

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - With the new Lift Wellness Center opening Monday, downtown Jackson business owners are hopeful more traffic will be brought to the area. The Lift Center held an open house Sunday afternoon.…

Fundraiser Held for Milan Teacher with Brain Cancer

This video is no longer available. RUTHERFORD, Tenn. - More than 100 residents in Rutherford gathered Sunday to participate in a Zumba fundraiser for Milan Elementary School Teacher Kristie Wilke, who was recently diagnosed with a severe brain tumor. "It's…

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