Man claiming to be Austin Drummond's father releases statement to WBBJ
A person claiming to be the father of Austin Drummond contacted WBBJ Monday afternoon in hopes to share a letter regarding the ongoing investigation.
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New Pope Elementary School welcomes students for first day
Class is now in session for one local school district and hundreds of students get to experience a brand new school.
VIDEO: Confirmed sighting of Drummond on Sunday night, camera footage shows
The Jackson Police Department says they have obtained camera footage of Austin Drummond from Sunday night. Officials say he is believed to still be in the area, and it's crucial to stay vigilant.
BBB warns of scam involving fake tariff relief programs
We were able to hear from the Better Business Bureau regarding the latest scam they are warning people about.
Drummond investigation: Reward at $32,500, JPD urges residents to review camera footage amid manhunt
The reward for information leading to the arrest of Austin Drummond, a quadruple homicide suspect, has increased significantly Monday amid an ongoing manhunt.
MIDDAY GUEST: EmpowerEd: An Evening with Dr. John Delony
Shea Brown with the Leaders Education Foundation joined our show to share details on EmpowerEd: An Evening with Dr. John Delony.
Burglary suspect arrested following incident at Dollar General
The Newbern Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at the Dollar General.
Third person arrested in connection to murder investigation
A third person has been arrested in connection to an ongoing fugitive search.
DEVELOPING: Heavy law enforcement presence responding in north Jackson
Several WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters have alerted us to a heavy law enforcement presence in north Jackson.
The Mill Workspace hosted 'Managing Stress and Overwhelm in Business' After-Hours Meetup
The Mill Workspace Hosted “Managing Stress and Overwhelm in Business” After-Hours Meetup Dyersburg, TN — August 4, 2025 — On Thursday evening, July 31, The Mill Workspace hosted “Managing Stress and Overwhelming Business,” an after-hours event created to offer tools,…
City of Jackson announces 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant opportunity
The City of Jackson is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant.
Tennessee average gas prices drop 3.1 cents since last week
Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today.
Explosives found during arrest of Tennessee man who threatened public official
Authorities say they found 14 improvised explosive devices while executing a search warrant for a man who had threatened to kill public officials.
Search ends with successful recovery of missing children
A tipster alerted us to a large police presence on Riverside Drive in Madison County.
Project 19:14 event preps local students for school
A group of local churches partner with one organization to prepare students for school.
