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New Carroll County Jail Set to Open

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn.- In a few weeks, Carroll County will open its new jail. On Monday, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News not only got a look at the outside of the new facility, but was also…

Cemetery Gets Makeover After Extreme Vandalism

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Volunteers are working to repair the Old Palestine Church and Cemetery after vandals destroyed more than 24 tombstones in September. "It's a person, it's a family grave marker," volunteer Johnny Pruitt…

Shutdown Closes Tennessee Marina Access

This video is no longer available. WAVERLY, Tenn. -- The effects of the federal government shutdown are now being felt at area marinas. Ron Harper says that Cuba Landing is one of his favorite places to visit; however, the army…

TBI Releases Deadly Law Enforcement Shooting Study

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE- The TBI released its first-ever study on law enforcement‘s use of deadly force and shooting incidents in Tennessee while in the line of duty. Different from the annual Law Enforcement Officers Killed or…

TDOT Employees Take to the Streets

This video is no longer available. This week, Tennessee Department of Transportation employees are giving back to the community. As part of customer service week, employees in Jackson gathered Monday morning to walk for those affected by breast cancer. More…

Sheriff: 4 Dead In Car Linked to West Tennessee Porn Case

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama sheriff says four people found shot to death in a car were linked to a child pornography investigation in Tennessee. Winston County Sheriff Rick Harris said Monday the four died in what appears…

46th Annual Davy Crockett Days In Full Swing

This video is no longer available.  RUTHERFORD, Tenn. -- The 46th Annual Davy Crockett Days is in full swing in Rutherford and will continue through Saturday, October 12, 2013.    The Davy Crockett Cabin Museum will be open all week…

Man Arrested For 2012 Pool Hall Death Enters Not Guilty Plea

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second man arrested in connection with the 2012 fatal Breaker's Billiards beating appeared in court Monday morning. Anthony Antonio Swift appeared in Madison County Circuit Court Monday and entered a not guilty plea to the charge…

Trenton Pre-K Program Recovers From Sickness

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Attendance in the Trenton Pre-K program has gone up significantly since previous to fall break, according to Superintendent Sandra Harper. Only 8% of the students in the Pre-K program were absent…

Tennessee Ranks First in Violent Crime

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Tennessee ranks highest in violent crime, according to new report based on statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Despite this daunting ranking, some residents say they don't feel the unsafe in Tennessee.…

Security Guards Injured in Bar Fight

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - An arrest has been made after two security guards were attacked by a mob of nearly 30 people this weekend, while they tried to break up a fight. Jackson Police say…

West Tennessee Storm Damage

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn.- Dozens of residents living near Section Line and Tyson Road in Union City are cleaning up storm damage left behind by Saturday night's pop-up super cell that pushed it's way through…

Henderson County Aggravated Burglary, Several Rifles Taken

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Henderson County deputies are investigating after several rifles and other valuables were taken during an aggravated burglary, Thursday. Investigators said thieves jumped the fence and kicked in the back doors of…

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