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$2.5 million investment, 26 jobs coming to Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A $2.5 million investment and 26 jobs are coming to Jackson. JMS Russel Metals Corporation officials announced on Wednesday the company will expand its steel plate processing facility in Jackson by investing $2.5 million in new equipment…

Case of pair accused of home invasion sent to grand jury

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- The case of two men accused of a home invasion in Weakley County is headed to the grand jury. Cordarion Thompson and Marcus Bardwell appeared in court Wednesday morning for their…

Preliminary hearing set for accused kidnapper

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A preliminary hearing was set on Wednesday for a man accused of kidnapping a teen at knife-point. Ma'quarious Cathey was arraigned on aggravated assault, evading arrest and reckless driving charges…

Cold case gets warmer with arrest of Dyersburg man

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- U.S. Marshals arrested 33-year old Randall Kirkpatrick in connection to the 2003 shooting death of his wife Deborah Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick is charged with murder. Investigators initially believed Deborah Kirkpatrick's death was a…

Storm knocks out power to more than 2,000 JEA customers

JACKSON, Tenn.- More than 2,000 JEA customers were reported without power late Tuesday night when storms pushed through Jackson. Power went out throughout the area, including the WBBJ studios in East Jackson. According to a JEA spokesman, at its peak,…

Jailer accused of insurance fraud, theft maintains innocence

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County jailer accused of lying about an on the job injury posts $2,500 bond Tuesday afternoon. As WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you, Deputy Saundra Bundy was indicted Monday…

Bobo suspect no longer has to wear tracking device

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A judge rules Jeffrey Pearcy, a suspect in the Holly Bobo case, will no longer wear a tracking device, Tuesday. The board of probation said they can no longer monitor…

Homemade ice cream a prize for community spirit award

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A new initiative with a sweet incentive was announced Tuesday morning with Jackson Police. A new yearly prize, called the Community Spirit Award, will be given out to those who show…

Scotts Hill residents pay 73 percent more for water

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn -- As of Tuesday, the water bills for families in Scotts Hill have almost doubled. Town officials unanimously approved new water rates last month, raising them 73 percent. Mayor Jessie Powers…

Henderson County inmate arraigned on felony escape charge

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The inmate who escaped from jail and the woman who investigators say helped him appeared in court on Tuesday morning. David Pullam and Sandra Elkins were appointed an attorney during…

Man arrested in fatal Ala. cold case shooting

ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - Eastern Alabama sheriff's officials say they've arrested a man in northwestern Tennessee who's suspected in his wife's 2003 shooting death. Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson said Tuesday that authorities arrested 33-year-old Randall Kilpatrick on murder charges…

Accused kidnapper arraigned on additional charges

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of kidnapping a teen at knife-point is now facing additional charges. Ma'quarious Cathey was arraigned on aggravated assault, evading arrest and reckless driving charges in Henderson County…

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