Accused gunman in deadly shooting appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Robert Tipler went before a judge Monday in Jackson City Court. "Mr. Tipler, you're charged with first-degree murder," Judge Nathan Pride read from the indictment. According to…
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Local high school holds active shooter drill
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school practices what to do should there be an active shooter situation. Jackson-Madison County school leaders and North Side High School students practiced what to…
Flooding continues to impact communities, businesses in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Record flooding has occurred for the Tennessee River in Hardin County. Emergency Management Director Melvin Martin says the river is the highest it's been since 1973. [caption…
Fire destroys home in Three Way
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A home in Three Way was destroyed in a Monday afternoon fire. Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner says they responded to a call of a house fire around 12:30 p.m. on Stockbridge Cove. No injuries…
Hardin Co. 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive canceled due to flooding
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A blood drive scheduled for Wednesday in Hardin County has been canceled due to major flooding in the county. The Battle of the Badges blood drive, which benefits Lifeline Blood Services, was scheduled for 12 p.m.…
Hardin Co. Animal Services in need of items at emergency shelter
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Department of Animal Services is operating an emergency shelter at the Hardin County Fairgrounds and is in need of certain items. Current needs…
Water service cut in parts of Hardin Co. due to damage
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Savannah Utility Department has shut off water service to the areas of Wharf Road and Arnold Lane in Pyburn and Russell Chapel Lane on North Clifton Road due to major leaks. The areas will be…
Weather-related school closings for Tuesday, Feb. 26
Some West Tennessee schools are still out due to the ongoing effects of heavy rainfall in the area. Below is a list of weather-related school closings for Tuesday, Feb. 26. We will update this list as more closings are announced.…
Hardin Co. EMA urges residents to limit 911 calls to life-threatening emergencies
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to limit 911 calls to life-threatening emergencies. Central dispatch is getting a large volume of calls regarding flooding, and lines need to stay open for people who are…
Decatur Co. Schools closed remainder of week due to flooding
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County Schools will be closed the rest of this week, Monday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 1, due to flooding in the area. The school system confirmed the closures Monday afternoon.
WATCH: Drone video shows devastation of Hardin Co. flooding
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Drone footage provided to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News shows floodwaters from the Tennessee River near Savannah. The video was provided by Tim Ferguson Plumbing Air and Electric.…
Monday morning fire damages south Jackson business
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Monday morning fire damages a south Jackson business. A viewer provided drone video of the scene around 10:15 a.m. at Terry's Equipment Rentals on South Highland Avenue. No injuries have…
Roads closed due to flash flooding
JACKSON, Tenn-- Sunday sees a continuation of flash flooding throughout select regions in West Tennessee. Some roads are still closed as a result. In South Jackson, both Boone Lane and Westover Road continue to be affected by recent showers. But…
Black History Month: Indigo Scents
JACKSON, Tenn-- "We provide the ultimate aromatherapy experience," said Christal King, owner of Indigo Scents. Small business owner Christal King stepped foot into the candle world a little over a year ago.…
Local church celebrates black history, honors THP colonel
PINSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating black history month. The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church held a special service honoring black history. Church members came together to sing songs of praise and scripture. The church also honored Col. Derreck…
