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Weakley County Teacher Fired After Charges

WEAKLEY Co. Tenn. -- Members of the Weakley County school board voted unanimously to dismiss a former Gleason High School teacher after being charged with allegedly giving his students drugs and alcohol. Board members tell WBBJ they voted to fire…

UPDATE: 2 More Arrests in Huntingdon Homicide

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Authorities said they have made two more arrests in connection to a homicide in Huntingdon. Investigators said they took two more people into custody at the Greyhound bus station in Jackson Friday. Cedric Harris is charged with…

Family and Friends Mourn Loss of 17-Year-Old Fire Victim

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at Jackson Central-Merry are saddened about the loss of their classmate. Several JCM students said Tyrone Sterling, who was killed in a fire Saturday morning, was a great friend…

BREAKING: Fire Kills Jackson Teen

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police say 17-year-old sophomore, Tyrone "Bubba" Sterling, was killed in a house fire at 11:50 P.M., Friday. Wilma Jones says she made the 911 call and watched in horror as…

New Firefighters Face Fire for the First Time

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With cold temperatures like the ones West Tennessee is seeing now, firefighters are more likely to fight fires. On Friday, the Madison County Fire Department brought in nine new firefighters. "You just want to be there to…

Back Home to Gain an Edge and Return to the Majors

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee holds a special place in Casey McGehee's heart. It's where the Miami Marlins infielder met his wife and played for the Diamond Jaxx (now known as the Jackson Generals).…

Man Carves Statue of Liberty Out of Red Oak Tree

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- In South Jackson, it was quite a sight that had many who drove by doing a double-take. A red oak tree, carved into the Statue of Liberty along South Highland at Bond…

Surveillance Pictured Released in Super 8 Robbery

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are asking for help finding an armed suspect who they say robbed a north Jackson motel. Officers released a surveillance picture, Friday. It is from inside the Super 8 Motel around…

EMA Disaster Training Highlights Special Needs Victims

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- When bad weather strikes, emergency officials said people dealing with mental illness need special attention. Friday, local experts offered this type of special training. The Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency teamed up…

Jackson Potholes Slowly Being Repaired

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Street crews told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have filled more than 200 potholes on city streets just since Wednesday and their work is far from over. Crews have been working…

Friday Surprise Snow in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-If you never ventured up to north Jackson today... then you missed out on seeing snow. Those who live along Old Humboldt Road woke up to snow Friday morning. Most of the roads…

No More Snow Days for Some West Tennessee Schools

This video is no longer available. OBION CO. Tenn. -- Obion County Schools have been closed all week because of dangerous and icy roadways but school officials say they have already used all the allotted snow days for the year.…

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