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Be weather aware! Severe weather expected today

--- Strong to severe storms are possible today. The national weather service has issued a statement of severe weather expected throughout West TN and other surrounding areas today. There is an enhanced risk of Severe Weather, which exists for most…

Top stories from West Tennessee in 2021

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another year has come and gone, and WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News is highlighting the stories that made the year 2021 unique. In January of 2021, the first of the COVID-19…

One arrested in Dec. 21 Tiptonville homicide

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has shared an update on a Dec. 21 homicide. The TBI reports that 49-year-old Willie L. Gates Jr. has been arrested in a double shooting at a home on Cherry Street in…

JPD vehicle involved in multi-car crash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson police car involved in a crash on Friday. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures with a Jackson police car being towed on North Highland near Vann Drive and the interstate. At least two other…

EMA director says prep for weekend storms is underway

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Storms could return to West Tennessee this weekend, and local emergency management agencies are preparing for any possible rescue. "Well we're doing our normal preparations, making sure that vehicles…

Residents and travelers alike prep for 2022

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost the new year, and a lot of drivers are out for the holidays. A few shared their plans for 2022 with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Jeremy Jackson.…

Betty White dead at 99, weeks before 100th birthday

Multiple news outlets report Betty White has died at the age of 99. The "Golden Girls" actress died the morning of December 31, 2021, according to People. This comes just weeks before her 100th birthday on January 17. For more…

The year in photos: 2021 in West Tennessee

2022 is upon us and we're saying goodbye to another eventful year in West Tennessee. It was a year of uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the world, we endured nationwide shortages and rising prices, and extreme…

Library preps community for 2022 with vision board

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is helping some stay focused for the new year. "It's something that you can do that is constructive and kind of productive in a way that doesn't require you to have a lot…

3 arrested for allegedly looting, City of Dresden says

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- The City of Dresden says three people have been arrested for allegedly looting businesses hit by the Dec. 10 tornado. The city says two men were arrested on Thursday after allegedly being seen leaving Poppi's Pizzeria with…

New Year's Eve events in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it's bringing in the new year with dinner or a party, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Jessica Davis shared how local events are welcoming in 2022. "We're doing…

Vehicle pursuit begins in Madison Co., ends in Carroll Co.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a multi-county pursuit has come to an end. THP says a pursuit began at the Haywood-Madison County line on Interstate 40 around 5 p.m. THP says the ground pursuit was cut…

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