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Shooting in Grand Junction family's front yard

[gtxvideo vid="RfPwSReA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RfPwSReA.jpg" vtitle="Grand Junction Shooting PKG”] HARDEMAN CO., Tenn---A West Tennessee family has more questions than answers after a shooting in their front yard Friday afternoon. Hardeman County Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting in the 200…

Puppies trapped in storm drain rescued, ready for adoption

[gtxvideo vid="OgwGOtlJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OgwGOtlJ.jpg" vtitle="Drain Dog Rescue”] SAVANNAH, Tenn.-The puppies trapped in a storm drain in Hardin County have been rescued. Police were first called to the drain early Wednesday morning when residents heard barking. After working with animal…

Reading program helps police connect with community, curb crime

[gtxvideo vid="lL88ErHC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lL88ErHC.jpg" vtitle="Savannah Book Program PKG”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police patrolling the streets of Savannah are using books to help keep their city safe. The police department has started a new initiative, based from Tennessee First Lady…

DAR makes check presentation towards Veterans Cemetery

[gtxvideo vid="1ayxoEs4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1ayxoEs4.jpg" vtitle="DAR Check Presentation”] JACKSON, Tenn.-A well-known organization makes a substantial check presentation on Friday in efforts to help bring a major project to West Tennessee. A check for more than $1,000 was presented by the…

Sugar cane aphids attack milo and sorghum fields

[gtxvideo vid="u6SkqiS9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u6SkqiS9.jpg" vtitle="Bugs Invading Crops PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new pest is invading West Tennessee and farmers said it could halt their harvest or even kill some crops all together. "I'm sure our sorghum acres…

Third arson investigation in five days

[gtxvideo vid="8lrxgw4W" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8lrxgw4W.jpg" vtitle="Chester Park Arson PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson fire authorities investigate the city's third arson case. According to fire marshals, Parkview Apartments in east Jackson caught fire early Friday morning. Authorities said the blaze started…

Princess Theatre reopens in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid="ZpFoZPlU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZpFoZPlU.jpg" vtitle="Princess Theatre Revamped 5”] LEXINGTON, Tenn.,-- Lexington's landmark, Princess Theatre gets a face-lift before reopening Friday night. New owners, David and Lisa Watts spent Friday with their children putting the finishing touches on the theatre.…

Man accused of hitting woman with vodka bottle

[gtxvideo vid="YDQsdG7B" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YDQsdG7B.jpg" vtitle="Hurt Agg Assault”] JACKSON, Tenn.- A man faced a a judge Friday after he is accused of fighting a woman on the side of a Jackson street. Dennis Lee Hurt is charged with aggravated domestic…

Man charged with burglary of storage unit

[gtxvideo vid="yylGIsNH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yylGIsNH.jpg" vtitle="Firestone Burglary Arrest 5”] JACKSON, Tenn.-$12,000 worth of goods were taken out of a container at a Jackson storage facility and jackson police said they believe they know who is responsible. Investigators said it happened…

Kellie Pickler meets, greets Generals fans at the Ballpark

JACKSON, Tenn.-A country music star greeted Jackson Generals fans Thursday night. Kellie Pickler was the Ballpark's special guest this evening. The "Red High Heels" singer threw the first pitch of the game. She also stayed to watch the Generals take…

Man convicted on second degree murder charges of 17-year-old.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A sense of justice for the family of Shomari Peterson came just more than a year after he was fatally shot outside Parkway East Apartments. Thursday, a jury handed over their verdict and convicted Jakeil Waller of…

Superintendent addresses transportation issue

[gtxvideo vid="X0rtNMVw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X0rtNMVw.jpg" vtitle="School Board - BETHANY”] JACKSON, Tenn---The Jackson-Madison County School System superintendent addressed transportation issues during the school board meeting Thursday evening. Superintendent Verna Ruffin addressed the concerns of parents about Thursday morning's problems with the…

JMCSS: 2 bus routes delayed, parents say several stops missed

[gtxvideo vid="ZvKA9XTv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZvKA9XTv.jpg" vtitle="JMCSS Bussing Issues PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn.,--Several parents said the Jackson-Madison County school system let them down, Thursday. With multiple claims bus drivers never picked up their children. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News turned to the district…

Perseid meteors streak through West Tennessee skies

[gtxvideo vid="nXl2Rg2i" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nXl2Rg2i.jpg" vtitle="Meteor Shower Tips PKG”] NORTH JACKSON -- Meteors have been flashing through the night skies this week, but if you want to see this cosmic light show, there's only a limited time left. "I was…

Martin crash involving school bus, truck injures 1

[gtxvideo vid="KrE7WlAD" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrE7WlAD.jpg" vtitle="School Bus Wreck”] MARTIN, Tenn. -- A crash involving a school bus in Martin leaves one person injured. Emergency officials on scene say the wreck with a pickup truck happened a little after 4 p.m.…

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