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Milan cafeteria workers say they were unfairly laid off

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. -- Five Milan Elementary School Cafeteria workers said they were unfairly let go after decades of service. One of the women, Barbara Quick, reflects on the many hours she has spent preparing…

Biggs back in court

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.- A Henry County man arrested last week after police said he violated a court order concerning his wife.. appeared in court again Tuesday. Guy Biggs was free on a $50,000 bond…

Duo accused of theft from Walmart appear in court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Pautez Freeman and Rosalind Hayes made an appearance in city court, Tuesday. The two are accused of stealing a TV from the Walmart in south Jackson then leading police on a chase. Both…

Accused kidnapper appears in court

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-The man accused kidnapping a teenage girl in Fayette County was charged with burglary Tuesday morning in Henderson county. Ma'quarious Cathey remains jailed in the Henderson County jail in lieu of $250,000…

TBI's investigation into Woolfork sex tape to take a while

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it expects the investigation into possible criminal charges from the recording of a sex tape involving former Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork to take a…

State sign campaign fights human trafficking

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new state hotline to combat sex trafficking is up and running. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says so far no victims have called in, but the agency is positive its…

Summer program expands to feed more children

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn -- It's playtime at Future City Recreation Center in Dyersburg, only minutes after organizers said some kids ate the only full meal they'll have for the rest of the day. "Some…

'Tis the season for snakes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is finally upon us and unfortunately for many, so is snake season. This year has been especially active due to the recent wet weather. "We've had a really busy year…

Jackson police search for armed robbery suspect

This video is no longer available. BREAKING NEWS: JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are searching for an armed robber. Investigators told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Jackson Title Loan on Old Hickory Boulevard was robbed around 3:45 p.m., Tuesday. The suspect took off…

Beaten inmate remains hospitalized

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. - The inmate severely beaten inside the Madison County Jail over the weekend remains hospitalized at a Nashville hospital, Tuesday. According to Lt. Harold Petty, with the Madison County Sheriff's Department,…

Lightning Awareness Week: Protection for Jackson golfers

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Golfing can be a dangerous sport when it is lightning. The Jackson Country Club takes that risk very seriously and has installed a "Thor Guard" automatic lightning detection system. The…

KFC probes claim scarred child was asked to leave

JACKSON, Miss. - Fried chicken chain KFC says a franchised Mississippi restaurant has hired an investigator to look into claims an employee asked a 3-year-old girl to leave because injuries she suffered in a pit bull mauling disturbed customers. KFC…

City signs shot up near park

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. - According to police in Union City, three signs near Graham Park have been shot up. An officer on patrol, Sunday, spotted bullet holes in three road signs. According to a…

Woman climbs over barrier to lions at Memphis Zoo

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Zoo officials have banned a woman after saying she climbed over a barrier to the enclosure where lions are kept and tried to feed them cookies. The woman's actions were…

Best and worst cities for 4th of July

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With Fourth of July just around the corner, online financial social media network WalletHub ranks its 2014 Best & Worst Cities for 4th of July Celebrations. WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the country based on…

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