Closings, cancellations & delays for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018
School closings for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018
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Icy roads continue to affect drivers across West Tennessee
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- This week's winter weather fell from the sky two days ago, but officials say, it looks like it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Driving through the streets…
Sled riders hit the hills during wintry weather
JACKSON, Tenn -- A group of west Tennesseans were out taking advantage of the slick environment Sunday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News ran into a group of people sledding down snow and…
Denise LaSalle funeral arrangements, memorial moved to new location
JACKSON, Tenn -- The visitation and memorial services for blues legend Denise LaSalle, originally scheduled for Saturday, have been rescheduled for Monday due to inclement weather. Visitation will now be Monday, January 15th from…
Man wanted on multiple charges captured in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn -- McNairy County Sheriff's deputies have captured a man wanted on multiple charges. Allen Owen, 31, was taken into custody on outstanding warrants Sunday morning. The sheriff's department received…
House fire kills family of 4 in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials are investigating a house fire that claimed the lives of a family of four. "It just stuns you, I mean there's not really words for something…
Residents support white winter gala charity event
McKENZIE, Tenn -- It was the perfect atmosphere for the White Winter Gala in McKenzie Saturday evening. It's a charity event for LeBonheur Children's hospital, held in honor of the opening…
Badges to bow ties; Law Enforcement Ball supports Crime Stoppers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement officials took off their badges and put on their bow ties Saturday night for the Law Enforcement Ball. "The main reason here is to bring the…
Snow, ice leaves treacherous road conditions throughout West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — The winter storm may be behind us, but roadways are still in treacherous conditions. As soon as the wintry mix started to fall, Tennessee Department of Transportation workers hit…
Multi-car pile up shuts down interstate during winter storm
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was on I-40 Friday afternoon in Henderson County at an accident that Tennessee highway patrol says led to a 25 to 30 car pile…
Fans come out for first night of Championship Bull Riding Classic
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The winter weather did not stop die hard bull riding fans from across West Tennessee to come out Friday night to Oman Arena. It was opening night for the annual …
Crews battle roads as wintry mix dumps inches of snow across West Tennessee
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- When the going gets tough these men get going. "We don't get a vacation day when stuff like this happens so people can get around," Region Four Operations…
Jackson residents react to first snow, ice of the year
JACKSON, Tenn. — As a wintry mix fell throughout most of the day, many residents woke up to ice on their windshields and slick road conditions. The sights and sounds…
Selmer residents make the best out of the snow and ice
SELMER, Tenn.-- "Well, started out the day with work, but it got canceled so I'm gonna do my best to make the best of it," Alex Melton, a Selmer…
Snow, Ice causes problems for drivers in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sleet, snow, and ice covered roads Friday in Gibson County. "Kind of treacherous at times," Stacey Horner, a driver, said. Horner had to get out to…
