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Remains found Tuesday identified as Sarah Phillips

GIBSON, Tenn. -- According to a news release, the Gibson County Sheriff's Office received confirmation that remains found Tuesday belong to Sarah Michelle Phillips. The remains that were recovered on Tuesday, October 29 were confirmed by the state medical examiners…

McNairy Co. man convicted of bank robberies, gun charges

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man charged with two counts of aggravated bank robbery and two gun charges has been convicted by a jury. Gene Allen Howell, 38, of Selmer, was convicted of robbing Home Banking Company in Finger…

UT Martin highly rated among state for educator prep

MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee Martin announced their Educator Preparation program is the most improved across the state. The Tennessee State Board of Education released the report, highlighting UT Martin's program, according to a news release from UTM. The…

West Hardin Elementary cancels school

HARDIN Co., Tenn. -- Hardin County School officials have confirmed there will be no school Thursday, Oct. 31 for students at West Hardin Elementary only. The closure is due to a power outage at the school. All other Hardin County…

ReMax Realty celebrates milestone

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A local realty company celebrates while marking a major milestone. Jackson's ReMax Realty Source is marking 20 years in West Tennessee. They celebrated at their location on Stonebridge Boulevard in north Jackson on Wednesday. Leaders and employees with…

What's New Wednesday: Camp Blood

If you are ready to get spooked, check out Camp Blood in Humboldt. "Camp Blood is an aggressive haunted attraction," said Camp Blood, co-owner, Barry Brittain. Brittain says it is different from anything else in…

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News experiencing technical issues

Due to ongoing technical issues, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has gone into alternative programming for our 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. broadcasts. We are currently working to address these issues and hope to have them resolved…

Savannah drug bust rounds up 20 people ahead of Halloween

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Officers surrounded a home on Vine Street Wednesday morning. The two arrests made in the home were part of a larger operation to keep the streets safe. “We're doing one search warrant today that I just got…

West Tennessee prepares for Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Officials offer tips on how to prepare for Halloween safety and where to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children are more likely to get hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any…

Fire officials on scene of water rescue in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with the Jackson Fire Department and Madison County Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team are currently on the scene of a water rescue. Fire officials say a vehicle is underwater on the 800 block of Lower…

Union City Police seek public help in arson investigation

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police are asking for your help with an arson investigation. Union City police responded to a home on the 1000 block of South Third Street that was intentionally set on fire. Police say…

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