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Jackson Statue of Liberty to be Dedicated

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. - You no longer have to go to the Big Apple to see the Statue of Liberty. It is now as close as south Jackson. Master Carver Ken Tynan has worked…

Snow Plow Pulled From Ditch

NEAR SIDONIA, Tenn. - The icy conditions proved difficult for even snow plows, Tuesday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer Michale M. Elling shared this picture of a snow plow being pulled from a ditch in the Woodrow curve of Highway…

Convicted Rapist Sentenced to 120 Years

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. - After more than four hours of testimony, a 120 year sentence was handed down for Randy Cary, Tuesday. Circuit Judge Donald Parish said Cary must serve 100 percent of his sentence,…

TDOT Prepares to Fix More Potholes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Two days of ice and snow are taking their toll on roadways across West Tennessee. Divots in the pavement, especially along Interstate 40, are causing problems for drivers again. Less than…

Dyer County Roads Dangerous Due To Low Salt Supply

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn-Dyer County officials said they know why their roads are still coated with ice, even more so than other surrounding counties. Scott Hampton of the Dyer County Highway Department said it is because…

Jackson Road Conditions Improving

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Ice covered roads greeted drivers throughout Jackson Tuesday morning. Anything that melted Monday refroze overnight despite around the clock efforts to get the city back to a safe state. "Most of the…

Power Crews Still Working to Restore Power

This video is no longer available. BELLS, Tenn-- For the first time in a day and a half, the houses of some neighborhoods now have power. With the ice and sleet that came in Sunday night, crews began working to…

Zach Adams Arrest Record Released

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. - On Tuesday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received a copy of Zach Adams' previous arrest record in Decatur County, Adams' record includes 14 arrests with 24 charges over a span of…

Fire At Jackson Meadows Retirement Home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Fire Department evacuated more than 100 senior residents from the Jackson Meadow Retirement home after a fire sparked in the building's attic area, Tuesday. "We've had some false alarms…

Cause of West Jackson Fire Determined to Be Electrical

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Fire officials say they have determined the cause of Monday's West Jackson fire that caused a home heavy smoke damage. According to Deputy Chief David Dillingham, the cause of the Skyridge Drive…

Wednesday, March 5: Closings and Cancellations

School Closings/Cancellations/Delays for Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Schools: Alamo City Schools -- Closed Wednesday Augustine School--Closed Wednesday Bells City Schools -- Closed Wednesday Benton County Schools -- Closed Wednesday Bethel Univ College of Arts & Sciences (McKenzie campus) -- Closed…

National Pancake Day Approaches

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Enjoying your favorite short stack of buttermilk pancakes will benefit a good cause, Tuesday On Tuesday, March 4, IHOP guests all over the country will be able to enjoy a free…

Downtown Mardi Gras Parade Canceled

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Organizers decided to cancel the annual Mardi Gras parade due to icy sidewalks and freezing temperatures. There will be a party at the Tavern on Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. as…

Trial Dates Set for Former Madison County Sheriff

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The former Madison County sheriff returned to court on Tuesday for two separate hearings. A judge set David Woolfork‘s trial date and dismissed a protection order filed against him. Special Judge Paul Summers…

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