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Police search for missing Middle TN teen

LEWISBURG, Tenn. -- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for your help finding a missing teen. Alaina Lykins, 15, was last seen June 18 in Lewisburg. It is believed Lykins could be in Middle Tennessee, Alabama or…

Local fire department helps get cat down from tree

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It may sound like a cliche, but a local pet owner got some help this week when firefighters got their cat down from a tree. The Dyer Fire Department says they received a call earlier this…

Henderson police chief resigns

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The chief of police in Henderson has resigned effective the end of this week. Wilton Cleveland confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that he turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday morning. According to a post…

Students build skills in Lego robotics camp

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some local students are spending their summer building skills with robotics. Students from across West Tennessee are participating in Lego robotics camp this week. UT Martin has held the robotics…

Gibson Co. Sheriff's Office warns of caller impersonating deputy

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about callers claiming to represent the sheriff's office. According to the department, someone is calling people in Gibson County while impersonating a sheriff's deputy. The sheriff's office says this…

Community colleges to see tuition increase statewide

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community colleges across the state will see an increase in tuition this school year. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved a 2.7 percent increase for community colleges in the 2018-2019…

Woman charged in alleged east Jackson attack

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a woman accused of attacking a woman in east Jackson. Tiffany Williams appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on an aggravated assault charge. Police said Williams and several others attacked a woman June 20 on…

Woman charged with stealing $12K in jewelry from friend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police arrested a woman accused of stealing more than $12,000 worth of jewelry. Catherine Snider appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on a theft count. She is accused of stealing $12,429 worth of jewelry from a friend…

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