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Woman accused of burning boyfriend with cigarette faces judge

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman was in court Wednesday to face accusations of assaulting her boyfriend, according to court documents. Iesha Marie Carter is charged with simple domestic assault and domestic vandalism. Police responded…

Lexington grandmother charged with child abuse

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A grandmother is charged with child abuse after officers say her grandchild shows up to school with signs of long-term abuse. Investigators said after a child's authority figure saw marks on the face and neck they reported…

Veterans honored at UT Martin

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- Veterans, prisoners of war and those still missing in action were honored Tuesday at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Veterans Day ceremony was put on by the school's Skyhawk…

Preparing for cold mornings at the bus stop

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter is coming and that means cold mornings outside for kids waiting for the school bus. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with a physician on what parents need to know to…

3-D printing comes to West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cars, tools and toys all created at the push of a button, in front of your eyes. It is all possible with a 3-D printer, a technology of the future that…

City of Jackson honors veterans during special ceremony

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city of Jackson closed out Veterans Day with a special ceremony at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Tuesday evening. Veterans from all branches of the military attended. Some in attendance…

Brownsville mayor reacts to deadly string of shootings

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- In just three days, five shootings have occurred in Brownsville. The latest happened Tuesday morning near the corner of Reid and Tyus streets. Police arrested one man Sunday, the day the…

Area Relief Ministries provides home for homeless veterans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- On a wet and cold Tuesday, some veterans do not have a warm place to call home. There is one organization doing there part to eliminate veterans being on the street. Area…

Schools Honor West Tennessee Veterans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Schools across West Tennessee recognized servicemen and servicewomen on Tuesday for Veterans Day. “I always think about the ones that died and the men that didn't come back, the women that didn't come…

Hardin Co. educator suspended pending criminal investigation

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Hardin County educator's suspension due to a pending criminal investigation has parents asking questions. "I've had several calls, and I think the majority of parents are concerned," Hardin County School…

Lane College honors veterans, hosts Purple Heart recipient speaker

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Students and faculty at Lane College met Tuesday to honor service members at the school's Veterans Day ceremony. Service members from the school's faculty and student body were recognized during the…

Local salon gives free haircuts for veterans

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Military members stopped by the Great Clips salon in North Jackson throughout the day Tuesday and were welcomed with free haircuts. Great Clips hair salons across the country honored veterans Tuesday…

Milan police investigating 3 Sunday break-ins

MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan police are searching for the person or persons responsible for three burglaries in one day. According to a Milan police report, the first incident happened Sunday at Smoking Hot Barbecue where the owner told officers someone…

Man recovering after being hit by car in West Jackson

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A man is recovering from injuries suffered Tuesday after police say he stepped in front of a car on a West Jackson street. Investigators say the man was hit by the…

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