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Hardeman County officials struggle to pay employees

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn- Newly elected Hardeman County Commissioners Chris Bell and John Vickers are reacting to the news that the county will have to borrow more than half a million dollars from their debt…

Firefighters group helps MDA with "Fill the Boot"

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Firefighters Association donates a check for more than $4,000 this morning. The check was given to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Firefighters Association said firefighters went to different stores throughout…

South Side Alum Jabari Greer Retires in Unique Way

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - South Side alum Jabari Greer went out with style. Asked on a ESPN show about his future plans in the NFL, Greer simply raised his coffee mug that had "RETIRED" written…

Man faces aggravated robbery charge in Jackson court

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A robbery at gunpoint earlier this month leads to a man's arraignment on an aggravated robbery charge Thursday in Jackson City Court. Police say on Sept. 5 Montreal Portis Robinson entered a residence on 5th Street in…

Jackson man arraigned on gun, drug charges

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was arraigned Thursday in Jackson City Court on charges including illegal firearm possession and marijuana offenses. Ontavious Woods was arrested May 27 after investigators with Metro Narcotics executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Drive…

Jackson fugitive arraigned on murder charge

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man who was recently captured in Indiana was arraigned Thursday on a murder charge. Dontavious Hendrix, 23, was captured Sept. 5 in Indianapolis by U.S. Marshals following a tip about his location, according to a…

Fair leaders prepared for rain

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The weather has been hot but dry for the start of the 2014 West Tennessee State Fair at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park. With rain in the forecast for Thursday, some are…

Carroll County man arrested, accused of rape, kidnapping

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County man is arrested on rape and kidnapping charges. Police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Roy Lee Ellis, 44, was arrested on September 5 after a 19-year-old woman…

Public university asked to remove religious stickers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arkansas State University football team put stickers on their helmets this season to honor two of their players who died this year. One of those players was Markel Owens, who was…

Deputies: Woman breaks in church, steals angel statues and food

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henry County deputies arrested a woman Wednesday morning accused of wrecking a stolen car then breaking into a local church. Investigators said Christy Lamb wrecked the car across the street…

Support pours in for burned-down fire department

This video is no longer available. BRUCETON, Tenn. -- The Bruceton Fire Department finds itself in an unfamiliar position: the victim of a fire. Wednesday morning, flames believed to be sparked by a faulty alternator on a truck destroyed the…

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