Bradford homeowner speaks about surviving EF-1 tornado
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- "It woke us up, and we could hear glass breaking," Bradford homeowner David Dudley said. Dudley says he, along with his wife and daughter, had to rush to safety during…
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Volunteers work to clear damage in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Roofs off of houses, debris littering sidewalks and even a church steeple laying on the ground. Despite the damage, the sound of Tennesseans living up to the name, the Volunteer…
Shiloh National Military Park closer to reopening trails
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is closer to its goal of reopening forested trails. A release from the National Park Service says forested trails were closed back in October due to the severe windstorm. The park set a…
Henderson Co. Fire Dept. helps residents prepare for disasters
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After deadly storms ripped through Tennessee earlier this week, firefighters in Henderson County say every home should have a severe storm safety kit. "Basic supplies you would…
Benton Co. sheriff speaks about recovery effort
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- These two houses on Ballard Road in Camden suffered severe damage from Monday night's tornadoes, and clean up is going to take several days. But the damage is more…
Gov. Bill Lee announces Tennessee coronavirus task force
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force to enhance Tennessee’s coordinated efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases of COVID-19, according to a news release. “As confirmed cases of the coronavirus…
Jackson State kicks off Women's History Month celebrations
JACKSO N, Tenn. -- A college is showing off their muscles celebrating Women's History Month. Jackson State kicked off their Women's History Month celebrations with Wear Your Rosie Day. Students and professors dressed…
Conference teaches tips on caring for Alzheimer's patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A conference 10 years running is helping those who care for Alzheimer's patients. 10 years ago Jan Boud and Regina Smith started the Alzheimer's Caregivers Conference after they both lost…
Mother of missing child denied bond reduction
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- A missing child's mother who is accused of lying to authorities has been denied a bond reduction. News outlets report 18-year-old Megan Boswell was in court Monday. A judge ordered her bond to remain at $25,000.…
National Weather Service Storm Spotter Schedule for Spring 2020
Storm Spotters in West Tennessee are extremely valuable to the National Weather Service and to Storm Team Weather. Being a Storm Spotter includes observing the weather as it happens and reporting severe weather or winter weather to the National Weather…
Residents, officials speak about local voter turnout
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This years unofficial turn out of voters is 11,684. This is a decrease from the 2016 presidential primary election. In 2016, 17,761 people cast their votes. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter…
Benton County residents clean up after major storms
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- Tornadoes swept across the Volunteer State Monday night, leaving 25 dead, including a man in Benton County. "It's devastating, something that you work so hard for is going to…
AP: Joe Biden wins Tennessee Democratic primary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee.
West Tennessee Presidential Primary results
Below are early voting and absentee votes as calculated by local election commissions. These numbers will be updated. Madison County - 33 of 33 precincts - Unofficial Results Republican: Donald J. Trump - 4,446 - 97.8% Bill Weld - 27…
Tornado damages parts of Carroll, Gibson Counties
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- "We thought it was just hard winds, but when the roaring started, then the house started shaking," said McKenzie resident, Evelyn Eubank. "All of the sudden we heard a loud, loud roar. I thought it was just…
