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Lane Students Stranded at Greyhound Bus Stop

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Local college students feared they could be forced to sleep on the streets, Friday night, after they said they'd been waiting day for a bus that had room to take them home for spring break. "I still…

Anti-Bully Summit Held in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mentor group in Jackson said the best way to fight bullying is to promote non-violence and work together. The LIFE Group, or "Living in Faith Everyday" tutoring and mentor group,…

Man Wanted for Assaulting Woman

This video is no longer available. HUMBODLT, Tenn. -- Officers in Humboldt said a man is wanted after they said he broke into a woman's home and assaulted her. Investigators said Kenneth Harper broke into his girlfriend's home while she…

Firefighters Install Smoke Detectors Free of Charge

This video is no longer available. HOLLOW ROCK, Tenn. -- When you spring forward, West Tennessee firefighters urge you to also check your smoke detectors to make sure they're working properly. Larry Jarnigin, Chief of the Hollow Rock Fire Department,…

McNairy County Hosts Veteran Outreach Program

McNairy County, Tenn. -- Dozens of veterans gathered in McNairy county Friday as part of a widespread outreach program. Organizers said over 120 representatives from 70 vendors came out to the event, which was put on by federal, state, local,…

Educator of the Week: Robertson

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Meet Kaylie Robertson a self contained special education teacher at Hardin County Middle School. "My favorite part about it is seeing my kids be able to do things that nobody thought…

University of Memphis President Finalists Released

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Friday, the Tennessee Board of Regents announced four finalists for President of the University of Memphis. They are: Guy Bailey, from the University of Alabama Sharon Bager from the University of…

Spring Forward and Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A reminder Friday from fire officials: when you spring forward Sunday, make sure to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Fire officials also said you might want to think about replacing old smoke alarms all together.…

McNairy Barn Burned, Two Charged with Arson

McNairy Co., Tenn. -- Two men have been arrested in McNairy county for arson after a barn was burned and tin was stolen, Thursday. Investigators say that they received a call that Randal Holley and another unknown man, later identified…

Meth Bust in Milledgeville

McNairy Co., Tenn. -- One man arrested Friday, and another still on the loose for meth charges in McNairy county. Jordan Benson was arrested for making math in his home on Perry Street in Milledgeville. Deputies said they found multiple…

Interstate Pothole Repairs Underway...Again

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- As the snow and ice begins to melt more and more pot holes are emerging. With Friday's sunshine state road crews got to work. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with…

Elderly Man Pinned Against House by Car

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn. -- An elderly man was taken to the hospital after he was pinned against his house by his own car in East Jackson, Friday afternoon. Neighbors tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Bobby…

Former Security Guard Sentenced for Desecrating Jewish Items

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A one-year sentence is handed down for the former Jackson security guard who pleaded guilty to desecrating many Jewish items. Justin Shawn Baker pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of the…

THP: Trooper Injured, Run Over by ATV

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- A state trooper is recovering at home after being run over by an ATV late Friday morning, suffering a sprained ankle. As a result, two juveniles are in custody. The Tennessee Highway…

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