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Metro Narcotics Unit Receives Award

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News would like to congratulate the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit for its recent Award of Recognition. The group was recognized by the Tennessee Narcotics Officers Association for…

Burn Permits Denied Due to High Winds

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Fire and safety officials said several grass fires throughout Madison County have prompted departments to deny residents burn permits, Saturday. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said the fall dry…

McKenzie Plant Announces Its Closing

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. -Heading into the holiday season, more than 20 West Tennesseans have learned they will soon be out of work because their pool plant is closing. Jerry and Kim Parsley have both worked…

Area Residents Graduate from Drug Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A special group of graduates had reason to celebrate today. This year's Jackson Drug Court graduates marked the completion on an intense year-long program. Jackson City Councilman Harvey Buchanan delivered the keynote…

Police Release Photos of Alleged Walmart Shoplifters

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police have released pictures of a woman they said stole everything from beer to baby formula from the north Jackson Walmart. Officers said the woman did not pay for anything that…

Madison County Residents Chosen for Knoxville Murder Jury

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Over 500 Madison County residents were summoned to the Criminal Justice Complex for the jury pooling of a Knoxville woman, Friday. East Tennessee Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood chose jurors for the…

Preparations Underway for West TN Healthcare Gala

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After one year of planning, event coordinators are putting together the final preparations for the 23rd annual West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation's Charity Gala. The gala will be held at the Carl Perkins…

JMCSS Deputy Superintendent to Retire

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - After three and a half years of work in the Jackson-Madison County School System, Deputy Superintendent,Doris Battle has announced her retirement. Battle told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that she has been…

Black Friday: How are Specialty Stores Competing?

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Wilks Dugout owner, Scott Wilkinson refers to his store as a retail man cave an with two weeks until Black Friday he does not feel the need to change his preparation…

Meningitis cases increase to 81 in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The number of patients in Tennessee sickened by an outbreak of fungal meningitis continues to grow. The Tennessee Department of Health reported on its website Friday that the number of patients currently stands at 81, up…

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