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Free fishing day kicks off on Saturday

This video is no longer available. EAST MADISON COUNTY -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says residents, and non-residents of all ages, can fish without a license across the state on Saturday. Children 15 years of age or younger, may…

JPD K-9s demonstrate skills in West Jackson

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Police dogs in Jackson showed off their skills on Friday. Jackson Police Department K-9 officers came to University of Memphis-Lambuth for a quick demonstration One of the dogs, Kyra, attacked "bad…

Organizers Say Blues Artist Shaped Shannon Street History

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- This weekend's Shannon Street Music Fest stems from decades of local blues music, but organizers say the festival began with one man. Years ago, Shannon Street in Downtown Jackson was a…

Small Business, Storage Unit Renters Rebuilding After Storm

This video is no longer available. CARROLL CO., Tenn. -- The owners of McKenzie restaurant, Block City Pizza, are cleaning up after Thursday's severe storms flooded the building. The business's owner, Matthew Lane, tells WBBJ when he saw the water…

Fire Dept. Response Hampered by Flooded Roads in Carroll County

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- The Carroll County Fire Department said their response to a house fire after being hit by lightning in the Macedonia community was slowed because so many roads were impassable. Family members of the elderly woman who lives…

Huntingdon Fire Station Impacted by Flood

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Flooding in Carroll County put a big strain on the Huntingdon Fire Department. Station 3 on Northwood Drive has more than three feet of water outside and inside the building, leaving the city without the fire truck…

Carroll Co. Home Damaged in Floodwater

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Floodwater from Thursday's severe storms in Carroll County caused thousands of dollars in damage to a home off Northwood Road. Homeowner Amanda Sneed told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the basement filled…

Another Lane of North Parkway Closed in Connection to Sinkhole

JACKSON, Tenn.- Another lane of North Parkway has been closed due to a sinkhole. One eastbound lane of North Parkway, from Rosenblum Drive to Russell Road has been closed until further notice. Both west bound lanes have been closed since…

Flash Flooding Dangers Extend Beyond Drowning, EMA Director Warns

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn -- Local authorities have set up an emergency operation center for the heavy rainfall, storms, and flash flooding threat. Emergency Management Director Marty Clements said if you see high waters and…

Deputies: Couple hides crystal meth in teddy bears

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search warrant leads to the discovery of crystal meth hidden in teddy bears. Chris Barcio, 31, and his girlfriend Melissa Axley, 35, were arrested on drug counts at a…

Bolivar man shot in the leg, police seek suspect

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One man is shot and a suspect is on the loose in Bolivar. Investigators say around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, a man was shot in the leg while walking near his…

Tractor Trailer overturns on Interstate 40, slows traffic

This video is no longer available. WEST MADISON COUNTY -- A truck ran off the road and flipped, causing a traffic jam on Interstate 40, Thursday afternoon. Troopers got the call just after 1 p.m. Investigators say the driver was…

Jackson Police Shoot Pit Bull Following Robbery

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police shot a dog Wednesday night following a late night robbery. Investigators say the dog broke its chain and charged officers. The robbery happened around 10 p.m. at the Dollar…

Storm damage reports across West Tennessee

We are in contact with Emergency Management Directors across West Tennessee.  Here are the damage reports we have so far. Continue to check this list as it will be constantly updated. Email us pictures of damage if you can do…

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