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Police charge two teens in attack on elderly woman

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Two teenagers have been charged in an Oct. 15 attack on an elderly woman inside her home, according to the Jackson Police Department. Shuan Edwards, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile male,…

Jackson house fire being investigated as suspicious

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- A Thursday morning house fire near downtown in East Jackson is being investigated as suspicious, according to the Jackson Police Department. This is the third suspicious fire in Jackson in less…

Deputies urge caution following fatal Madison Co. crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Department said the teen killed in Tuesday night's accident in east Madison County was on his way to church. Family members of James Maybury, 18, told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News he was…

Voters mulling over Amendment 4

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Voters across Tennessee are hitting the polls to weigh in on four different amendments. The last of those being whether nonprofits should be allowed to have lotteries to raise money. As of now, nonprofits are allowed…

THP identifies motorcyclist killed in McKenzie wreck

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A Henry County man has died after his motorcycle collided with an 18-wheeler in Carroll County. Jeremy Allen, 41, of Henry was killed as a result of the accident that happened just after 4 p.m. Wednesday at…

School resource officer finds toy gun on school bus

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System spokesperson Ginger Carver said a student resource officer found a toy gun on a school bus Wednesday morning. Carver told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the officer…

Girl shares last wish with dozens

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- For one West Tennessee girl with a deadly disease, Wednesday was a day all about making her dreams come true. Brylee Holmes wanted to share her one wish with dozens of…

Rise and Grind to cancel out Homecoming distractions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College alumni always have homecoming weekend marked off on their calendar. The week is filled with laughter, fun and festivities. Catching up on lost time. Bumping into fraternity brothers and…

Cold snap could lead to more home fires

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The recent cool weather we have been having has firefighters warning about your heaters. Officials said the first cold snap of the year is the most dangerous time of year…

Americans soon will see Social Security benefits increase

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Americans receiving Social Security benefits will be seeing a bump in their monthly income in the near future. The government announced Tuesday that Social Security checks will rise by 1.7…

West Tenn. seniors participate in annual Nursing Home Olympics

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- More than 400 seniors from West Tennessee participated Wednesday in the annual Nursing Home Olympics at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Residents from more than 20 nursing homes from across the area participated…

Madison Co. voters continue to take advantage of early voting

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 700 early ballots were counted Wednesday in Madison County as early voting for the Nov. 4 election continues across the state. The Madison County Election Commission says 746…

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