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Flooding hits downtown Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Rains have caused flash flooding in Martin Saturday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures of water levels up to the bumpers of many vehicles. Storefronts were also flooded…

Levee breach in Kenton causes evacuations

KENTON, Tenn. -- A levee breach in Kenton caused evacuations Saturday night. About 20 homes were flooded in the area. First responders brought in boats to help families out of their home. The levee breach was a result of several…

Springing forward brings other reminders

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost time to push those clocks ahead, but there are some other reminders to check as you shift one hour forward. When it comes time to spring forward,…

JFD: City of Jackson improves fire protection service rating

JACKSON, Tenn.- Good news for the city of Jackson as it improves its city fire protection service rating. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the city of Jackson was inspected by the Insurance Services Office (ISO ) in December and…

Family rescued as Hatchie River breaches banks

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dozens of people are displaced from their homes as flood waters continue to rise across West Tennessee. Homes and cars completely submerged under water as the…

Floodwaters recede from Bemis roadways

BEMIS, Tenn. -- Floodwaters were receding Friday in Bemis after many roadways had been closed. Residents who have lived in the area say they were able to walk around Thursday night but didn't…

Worker injured in fall in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A worker has a scare Friday morning in downtown Jackson. The man was working behind the Jones Federal Building when he slipped from a ladder. We're told he worked for a private contractor's mechanical systems company. There is not yet word…

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