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JMC Library holds community holiday party

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-In north Jackson Wednesday, a special holiday lunch was given to some less fortunate residents of Jackson. The Jackson-Madison County Library's "Community Holiday Party" was held for many of the residents that often…

TBI suspends Holly Bobo investigation; severs ties with district

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has discontinued their investigation into the Holly Bobo case and the agency has severed ties with the 24th Judicial District at the request of District Attorney Matt…

Security on high alert at Holly Bobo hearing

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police security teams were on high alert during Wednesday's hearing at the Decatur County Courthouse. Police were armed with guns for added protection in the latest step to ensure the…

Fire destroys Dyersburg family's home

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Fire Department Officials said a fire Tuesday morning destroyed a family's Home Bob Evans said that his wife and three teenage sons were inside the home at the time of the…

Second Dyersburg fire in two days

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn -- Wednesday morning saw the second Dyersburg fire in two days and less than a mile away from each other. According to the Dyersburg Fire Department the second fire occurred on Butterworth…

4 known illnesses blamed for high number of school absences

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.--School officials in Chester County think multiple illnesses are to blame for low attendance. On an average day East Chester Elementary school said they have about 12 students out. The school reported…

Tennessee Masons share Christmas at a Jackson elementary school

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, hundreds of children across the state experienced a little piece of Christmas early. Masons from every region in Tennessee handed out more than 200 presents to students at Washington Douglass Elementary school. High Priest Marcus…

Men face charges in alleged BB gun robbery

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Two men suspected of aggravated robbery using a BB gun appeared Wednesday in Jackson court. Monday night, Caleb Prather and Deonkievious Cooper were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery after an…

UPDATE: THP identifies victim in two-vehicle crash near Savannah

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn.-The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms one person is dead after a late afternoon crash involving two vehicles. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the crash happened around 4 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection…

Stowe denies reports of suspending TBI support

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney Matt Stowe has issued a response to reports of him initiating Tennessee Bureau of Investigation support being suspended in his district. Stowe, who serves the 24th Judicial District,…

DA-chosen prosecutor pulled from Bobo case

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the attorneys chosen by District Attorney Matt Stowe to help pursue the death penalty in the Holly Bobo case is no longer part of the team. Jennifer Nichols,…

Stowe addresses TBI support in letter to director

JACKSON, Tenn. -- District Attorney Matt Stowe sent a letter Monday to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn "in order to insure there is no confusion" and emphasize he does not want the TBI to withdraw support from the…

Attorneys aim for change of venue in Holly Bobo case

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The three men charged in the kidnapping and murder of Holly Bobo appeared Wednesday morning in Decatur County Circuit Court. Judge Creed McGinley set January hearing dates for each of…

Councilman holds special dinner for area kids

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson got a special dinner Tuesday night. One city councilman hosted a Christmas dinner for the children at the Boys and Girls Club. Those in attendance…

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