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Henderson County receives grant to control mosquitoes

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Nothing ruins a picnic or outdoor activity like pesky mosquitoes. Officials in Henderson County decided to do something about it and were recently awarded a $35,000 mosquito control grant…

Men charged in Alamo shooting appear in court

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men arrested and charged with attempted murder in a Tuesday night shooting in Alamo went before a judge Thursday. Hector Martinez-Perez, left, and…

Gary's Goodbye: Calm amid the storm

[gtxvideo vid="sU9vNXIQ" playlist="" pid="dj7RH4Om" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sU9vNXIQ-120.jpg?cachebust=1499972804953" vtitle="Gary Monitors Weather - Gmwt"]   JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Gary Pickens' last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. We found some old video of Gary in the weather center. He joined the weather…

UPDATE: Police ID man charged in Jackson package store robbery

UPDATE — Police have identified the man charged in a Thursday morning armed robbery of a Jackson store. Decarlos Taylor, 20, is charged with aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence and evading arrest, according to a release from the Jackson Police…

Learn about snakes at Discovery Park of America exhibit

UNION CITY, Tenn. --Put on your thinking cap and enjoy an educational event this weekend. Saturday, July 15, the Discovery Park of America in Union City will host World Snake Day. At the event, you can learn all about characteristics…

Hardeman Co. Chamber to host free music event

BOLIVAR, Tenn. --Kick off your weekend with a free concert. Friday, July 14, the Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce will host 'Music on the Square.' Music starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Bolivar Downtown Amphitheater. This week's musicians are Sparky…

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