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First steps taken to repair home damaged by tree

MILAN, Tenn.- A West Tennessee family has a new beginning to look forward to as they head into 2016. You may remember last week, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news told you about a home in Milan that was heavily damaged after…

Hub City residents celebrate the new year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Emily Strope and her friends have decided to start a new tradition of ringing in the new year. "Several of us are here tonight to celebrate. I just think…

Deputies investigate alleged attempted suicide by cop

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Henderson county deputies are investigating an alleged attempted suicide by cop. Investigators said David Robert Neuwar made three calls to 911 Thursday morning."They were responding to a…

New laws going into effect January 1, 2016

JACKSON, Tenn.---It is almost 2016, and as with many new years, new laws come into effect. On Friday, the state's seat belt law is changing. Fines for not wearing…

Gibson Co. S.O. offers rides home New Year's eve

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-If you are heading out this New Year's Eve, one West Tennessee Sheriff's Department is offering free rides, not to jail, but to your home. For the second…

Bemis Church Vandalized Again

BEMIS, Tenn.-Members of the First Baptist Church of Bemis gathered for their last service of 2015, Wednesday night. Unfortunately, church leadership had to inform the congregation that their building had been…

Top local news stories of 2015

JACKSON, Tenn. -- 2015 is quickly coming to a close and as we get ready to ring in the new year we're taking a look back at a year packed with…

AAA offers Tow to Go on New Year's Eve

JACKSON, Tenn. -- AAA is once again offering their T0w to Go program for the New Year's holiday. If you feel unable to safely drive yourself back home Thursday night, tow truck…

West Jackson businesses brace for floodwaters

WEST JACKSON -- Area businesses in west Jackson say they're watching the rising Forked Deer River waters that could threaten their buildings. In the Westover Road area, business owners say history…

Boy, 14, charged in assault on 3 children, 1 of whom died

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a 14-year-old boy attacked three children, one of whom died, and has been charged with attempted murder and child abuse. Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said Wednesday that the teenager assaulted two girls, ages…

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