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New program aims to support child welfare

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn --  The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation introduced a first of its kind program, designed for child welfare agencies to assist young children and their families. Thanks to an…

Hornsby home goes up in flames

HORNSBY, Tenn.--Fire officials say a Hornsby home went up in flames Wednesday night. At 6p.m., Bolivar Fire and Hornsby Fire officials say the house fire was near Highway 64 in Horsnby. They…

TWRA investigates poaching of nearly 100 birds

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating after nearly 100 birds were found dead near the Madison County and Crockett County line. TWRA Wildlife Officer Amy Snider says…

Humboldt rape suspect appears in court

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man accused of rape appears in court. Dalton Leslie, 20, appeared Wednesday morning in court. He is charged with raping a woman. In June of 2017, court…

Jefferson Award: Lori Collins

Every month WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The National Jefferson Awards Foundation in partnership with Leader's Credit Union honors local people who impact others…

Reelfoot Lake State Park opens new cabins

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- In an exciting announcement from Reelfoot Lake State Park, officials recently held a ribbon cutting to unveil seven new visitor cabins. The new cabins are made with concrete…

Police search home in east Jackson neighborhood

UPDATE: Jackson police confirm a suspect in a weekend shooting was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon in the 200 block of East Forest Avenue. See the updated story here. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are on scene in east…

Martin AT&T store burglarized overnight

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police are investigating a burglary early this morning at an AT&T store. Police responded just before 3 a.m. to an alarm at the business on Commons Drive. Police…

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