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Police: Argument between roomates leads to stabbing

JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson Police Department confirms there was a stabbing incident on Lambuth Boulevard. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News an argument between two roommates led to the alleged stabbing. Officers said it happened around 10p.m. Tuesday night. There were…

Man sentenced to 104 years in Jackson shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man was sentenced Monday to 104 years in prison in a November 2013 shooting in Jackson. Four other people also were sentenced in the shooting. The charges stemmed from a…

Two teens killed in Benton Co. crash

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two teenagers have died after a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon in Benton County. A juvenile male driver, 17, and his one passenger, Jennifer Morgan, 18, were killed in the two-vehicle…

Jackson man charged with assaulting girlfriend during argument

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in Jackson court Thursday accused of assaulting his girlfriend during an argument over something she found in his phone. Quindarrius Pitchford is charged with aggravated domestic assault, according to court documents. Police say they…

Henry Co. home burglarized, 15 guns and wedding rings stolen

This video is no longer available. HENRY, Tenn. -- More than a dozen guns were stolen Tuesday from a Henry County home. Investigators said fingerprints were left behind and deputies are unsure where to send the evidence for processing due…

JMC Library holds community holiday party

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-In north Jackson Wednesday, a special holiday lunch was given to some less fortunate residents of Jackson. The Jackson-Madison County Library's "Community Holiday Party" was held for many of the residents that often…

TBI suspends Holly Bobo investigation; severs ties with district

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has discontinued their investigation into the Holly Bobo case and the agency has severed ties with the 24th Judicial District at the request of District Attorney Matt…

Security on high alert at Holly Bobo hearing

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police security teams were on high alert during Wednesday's hearing at the Decatur County Courthouse. Police were armed with guns for added protection in the latest step to ensure the…

Fire destroys Dyersburg family's home

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Fire Department Officials said a fire Tuesday morning destroyed a family's Home Bob Evans said that his wife and three teenage sons were inside the home at the time of the…

Second Dyersburg fire in two days

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn -- Wednesday morning saw the second Dyersburg fire in two days and less than a mile away from each other. According to the Dyersburg Fire Department the second fire occurred on Butterworth…

4 known illnesses blamed for high number of school absences

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.--School officials in Chester County think multiple illnesses are to blame for low attendance. On an average day East Chester Elementary school said they have about 12 students out. The school reported…

Tennessee Masons share Christmas at a Jackson elementary school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, hundreds of children across the state experienced a little piece of Christmas early. Masons from every region in Tennessee handed out more than 200 presents to students at Washington Douglass Elementary school. High Priest Marcus…

Men face charges in alleged BB gun robbery

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Two men suspected of aggravated robbery using a BB gun appeared Wednesday in Jackson court. Monday night, Caleb Prather and Deonkievious Cooper were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery after an…

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