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Middle School Student Loses Battle with Cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Middle School lost a 6th grade student to cancer, last Friday. KeShawn Kinney had been battling cancer during the past year and lost her fight on Valentine's Day. Services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 at…

Man Accused of Coercing Witnesses in Homicide Case Arraigned

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- New details were released in the alleged threatening of witnesses connected to a January double homicide. Roddarous Bond,19, was formally charged Tuesday morning with attempted coercion of a witness. According to…

Madison County Commission Accepts Woolfork Retirement

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The Madison County Commission has accepted former Sheriff David Woolfork's retirement. The letter of retirement was accepted with no commissioners verbally opposed. The commission will discuss who will fill the sheriff's position leading up to the…

Fiancé of Slain Union Student Appears In Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Union University student and youth minister accused of killing his fiancee made his first court appearance on Tuesday. A judge ordered Charles Pittman, 21, be held without bond. Authorities formally charged Pittman…

Nova Elementary School Closed: Tuesday, February 18

This video is no longer available. Jackson Madison County School officials have announced Nova Elementary School will be closed today due to a busted pipe in the school Tuesday morning. Officials say students already at school will be moved to…

Neighbors: Dog kills 4 Neighborhood pets

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some people in Union City said they are afraid to walk out their own front door out of fear they will be attacked by a neighbor's dog. Cathie Lemon said…

Olivia Greenlee's Co-workers Speak Out

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Co-workers came forward with new details about what Charles Pittman is accused of doing after police said he killed his fiance Olivia Greenlee, 21. Co-workers who worked along side of the Union…

Police: Stolen Work Trailer Found

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- Humboldt police said a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer helped them quickly recover a stolen work trailer with $15,000 inside. Officers said the trailer with a distinct logo on the side was…

Neighbors React to Death of Union University Student

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn - Neighbors of Olivia Greenlee, the 21-year old Union University student found shot in the head near campus last Wednesday, are reacting to her death. "It was just something that shocked me,"…

Storm Shelters: A Life Saving Invesment

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Year in and year out, severe weather poses a serious threat to West Tennessee. The difference between having a reliable and safe place to wait out the storm can mean the…

Emergency Managers Urge Residents to Download Severe Weather App

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- As part of severe weather awareness week, local emergency officials are encouraging residents to prepare for the spring storm season. According to Marty Clements, Director of Jackson Madison County Emergency Management…

Passenger in Small Crash To Make Full Recovery

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The woman injured in a Friday night plane crash in Chester County is expected to make a full recovery. According to her husband, the only surgery she'll need will be…

Gas Prices Soar in Recent Days

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- West Tennesseans may have noticed a jump in gasoline prices across since last week At some gas stations in Jackson, the price jumped from around $3.00 a gallon to $3.17. According…

Whiteville Dollar General Broken Into

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for a break-in at a Whiteville Dollar General, Sunday night. Police say the store was broken into at around 10:50 p.m., Sunday.…

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