Tornado Warning for Decatur County until 4:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning for Decatur County until 4:15 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
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UT Martin announces schedule changes for some branches
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced schedule changes for some UTM branches due to inclement weather. The main campus in Martin remains open and operating on regular schedule for Thursday, Aug. 31, according to a…
Tornado Warning for Hardin & McNairy counties until 4 p.m.
UPDATE — Tornado Warning for Hardin and McNairy counties until 4 p.m. Tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for continual severe weather coverage from the VIPIR 7 Storm Team.
Southwest Tennessee Development District annual banquet canceled
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Southwest Tennessee Development District'a annual meeting and awards ceremony has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Organizers said rescheduling decisions will be made next week.
UPDATE: Tornado warning for Hardeman, Fayette counties expires
UPDATE — A tornado warning has for Hardeman and Fayette counties until 2:30 p.m. Thursday has expired. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Hardeman County until 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Earlier story: Tornado Warning for Hardeman and Fayette…
2 more suspects charged in October double homicide; brings total to 5 suspects
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn -- Within the last two days, authorities have made two additional arrests in connection to a double homicide. The latest…
TBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn.-TBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Ripley, in Lauderdale County, Wednesday night. Around 6:30 p.m., the TBI said Ripley police followed a vehicle in connection to a separate shooting at Jefferson and Nesbit Streets. The car stopped…
West TN law enforcement agencies to receive state grants to promote highway safety
DYERSBURG, Tenn.- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office are giving $2 million to law enforcement agencies in West Tennessee. The federal grant supports local…
Local woman organizes drive to help storm ravaged victims in Houston
JACKSON, Tenn.-A local woman started a local event called "Jackson Headed to Houston", Wednesday. She helped gather items to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Andrea Moore and others gathered…
School closings for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017
The following schools are closed Thursday, Aug. 31, due to potential flooding:
Madison County preps for possible storms, floods
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- After Monday's flooding and what's left of tropical storm Harvey possibly heading toward West Tennessee, county emergency crews are making sure they are ready to help. Madison County…
Humboldt woman accused of human trafficking appears in court
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Humboldt woman charged with human trafficking of a minor appeared Wednesday in Milan court. Veronica Boykin, 33, is accused of forcing her teenage niece to have sex with a…
Jefferson Award: Rickey Alexander
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every month, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a winner of the Jefferson Award. The national Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people…
Local Salvation Army member reports from Houston
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City is represented lending a helping hand in Houston. The Jackson chapter of the Salvation Army is currently…
Union City Police increasing patrols for Labor Day weekend
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- As Labor Day weekend approaches, law enforcement says it's time to pay extra attention to the road. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office is partnering with the Union City…
