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Officials pull vehicle out of river in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Earlier this afternoon we received a tip from one of our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Tipsters about a large police presence on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge. As our team arrived to the scene, the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department were there, along with...
Woman arrested for financial exploitation of elderly
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A West Tennessee woman has been arrested for the financial exploitation of an elderly individual. According to booking information, 63-year-old Carolyn Faye Hunley was arrested by Humboldt Police on Monday afternoon and transported to the Gibson County Correctional Complex. Hunley is facing one count of financial...
20-year-old woman narrowly escapes gunfire on date gone wrong
JACKSON, Tenn. — One young woman in Jackson tells her story of how she was almost shot by a man she met online. “I just wanted a way to get away from my ex and that was the way. We just hung out, got some drinks and that was that. That’s how we met,” said Tyniea, victim.
Memorial ceremony for fallen officers held in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — An event honors the brave men and women who took an oath to protect and serve, and made the ultimate sacrifice. Families of fallen officers, local leaders and neighboring law enforcement agencies gathered in downtown Jackson on Friday, May 17th, for a special ceremony. This ceremony...
JPD hosts Law Enforcement Memorial to honor fallen officers
The Jackson Police Department held their 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday morning. “It’s been National Police Week, all week, and, here in Jackson. We kind of wrap that up with, officer memorial service for those officers who have fallen in the line of duty. And so this is an annual event that we do, and it kind of, lets us, remember and lets us honor those who have died in the line of duty,” said Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley.
Milan officials invite community to fentanyl awareness event
MILAN, Tenn. — Milan’s alderman and Milan’s chief of police invited residents to come learn about fentanyl and the dangers it brings when consumed. “So we are wanting to make our young people aware of what’s out there and how potent it is and how it affects us,” said Tammy Wade, Milan’s City Alderman.
Police confirm one dead, one injured in east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. — We have updates about a story we’ve been following closely and we now have more details, but are still left with many questions. Jackson police have confirmed the shooting that took place Tuesday evening, May 14, on Dr FE Wright Drive has left one person dead and one person injured.
Suspect involved in fatal hit and run captured, makes court appearance
JACKSON, Tenn. — We have an update regarding a story that we brought to you earlier this month. In late April, U.S. Marshals captured Tamarcus Morrow. Investigators say Morrow was involved in a hit and run that left the driver of the vehicle to die. Morrow then fled to...
Local Kroger shows appreciation during National Police Week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This week is National Police Week and one local Kroger celebrates by giving. Kroger’s W University Pkwy location provided lunch for officers of the Jackson Police Department today. The boxed lunches contained sandwiches, cookies, fresh fruit, chips and drinks. All officers were also given a...
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