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Children's food program under scrutiny over lax oversight

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Department of Human Services program that provides meals to children at risk for hunger is under scrutiny over a lack of oversight. The Tennessean reports that a federal review issued last month found multiple instances…

Memphis man sentenced in police standoff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man who shot at police officers during a standoff at his north Memphis home two years ago has been sentenced to six years in prison. Twenty-six-year-old Misael Chica-Arguenta was sentenced Friday in Shelby County Circuit…

UPDATE: MCSO identifies officer killed in motorcycle accident

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --A late night crash kills a Madison County sheriff's deputy, according to the department. Deputies say 39-year-old Matthew Doty lost control of his motorcycle around 10:00 p.m. Sunday while at exit 87 off Interstate 40. The sheriff's…

TEMA officials assess flooding damage in Martin

  MARTIN, Tenn. -- Flash flooding Saturday night had some businesses cleaning up Sunday. TEMA was in Martin Sunday morning assessing flood damage in the area. One family was evacuated Saturday night…

Humboldt teen prepares for dream trip

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Sunday afternoon the Humboldt community gathered for a special sendoff. Garret Pruett, a 15-year old, received a proclamation from Mayor Sikes as he prepared for his trip to…

Flooding hits downtown Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Rains have caused flash flooding in Martin Saturday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News received pictures of water levels up to the bumpers of many vehicles. Storefronts were also flooded…

Levee breach in Kenton causes evacuations

KENTON, Tenn. -- A levee breach in Kenton caused evacuations Saturday night. About 20 homes were flooded in the area. First responders brought in boats to help families out of their home. The levee breach was a result of several…

Springing forward brings other reminders

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's almost time to push those clocks ahead, but there are some other reminders to check as you shift one hour forward. When it comes time to spring forward,…

JFD: City of Jackson improves fire protection service rating

JACKSON, Tenn.- Good news for the city of Jackson as it improves its city fire protection service rating. According to the Jackson Fire Department, the city of Jackson was inspected by the Insurance Services Office (ISO ) in December and…

Family rescued as Hatchie River breaches banks

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dozens of people are displaced from their homes as flood waters continue to rise across West Tennessee. Homes and cars completely submerged under water as the…

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