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THP shares plans for Fourth of July celebrations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced its plans for the Fourth of July holiday. In a news release, THP said troopers will be sent to areas that they say show a history of alcohol-related incidents. THP says it…

Missouri man arrested following brief standoff in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Missouri man is in custody after a brief standoff with Dyersburg police. Police say Dyersburg Police Department officers responded to a weapons complaint at a home on Curry Street, where officers found a woman running from…

Suspect in Thursday standoff identified

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police released a statement following Thursday's standoff on Durley Drive. JPD says that Julio Mateo Dominguez had a warrant for theft of property over $10,000. JPD says he will also be charged with resisting arrest,…

Heavy law enforcement presence in north Jackson neighborhood

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police Chief Julian Wiser confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody following a standoff that took place Thursday evening. Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness online and on the air as more details become available.…

JPD seeks suspect following vehicle theft on North Highland

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are seeking the public's help after a vehicle was stolen on June 24. JPD says the victim left their vehicle running while they went inside the Walgreen's on North Highland Avenue. The vehicle was…

UT Martin could soon see four new programs

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is a few steps closer to four new programs. The UT Board of Trustees approved the new programs during a meeting in late June, according to a news release from the…

Unique friendship forms at local animal rescue

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lori Collins is the Director of Redemption Road Rescue, which normally rescues horses. But now they have two pigs and a cat peacefully snuggling in a kennel…

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