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Man arrested on multiple rape charges, sexual abuse of child

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Huron man has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual abuse of a child. According to booking information from the Henderson County Sheriff's Department, 50-year-old James Daniel Rice was taken into custody on Sunday,…

Man sentenced to 80 years in prison for rape of child

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is sentenced to 80 years in prison for child rape charges. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 32-year-old Joshua Pewitte was indicted in 2019 for…

Search warrant executed in Medina, 1 arrested

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A tipster around 6:30 p.m. told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness that agents had breached a home in Medina. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that in May, a cybertip indicated that a person was offering to trade child sexual…

Rockabillys go against Thrillville Thrillbillies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Rockabilly's hit the diamond for another big game in the Hub City. Fans made their way to the the Ballpark at Jackson to see the new Rockabillys in action. Players signed baseballs and t-shirts for…

Vendor for Highway 70 Yard Sale shares what to expect

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An annual favorite is making a return: the 20th Highway 70 Yard Sale! The Highway 70 Yard Sale has been setting up every summer break for 20 years now. The fun keeps getting bigger, as more…

New business sets up in old train depot

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business made its home in downtown Jackson. Crystal's Zen and Juice is a unique juice bar and art lounge with an emphasis on providing…

Kids Market to continue in Jackson for June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some new opportunities are on the way for children in business. The City of Jackson and the Children's Entrepreneur Market are hosting an event together at the…

City council talks budget during Tuesday meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council held a meeting Tuesday morning. The George A. Smith meeting room was almost filled with people attending the city council meeting. One of…

Investigation underway in deadly Martin shooting

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating a fatal shooting in Martin. The Weakley County Sheriff's Office reports that their deputies arrived at Haygood Road in Martin around 4:30 a.m. for a reported shooting incident. On the scene,…

Traveling exhibit brings community, veterans together

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traveling education unit is bringing the community and its veterans together. On June 30 and July 1, Wreaths Across America's Mobile Education Unit will be stopping in Gleason and Union City. The exhibit is aimed at…

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