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Jackson Potholes Slowly Being Repaired

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson City Street crews told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have filled more than 200 potholes on city streets just since Wednesday and their work is far from over. Crews have been working…

Friday Surprise Snow in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-If you never ventured up to north Jackson today... then you missed out on seeing snow. Those who live along Old Humboldt Road woke up to snow Friday morning. Most of the roads…

No More Snow Days for Some West Tennessee Schools

This video is no longer available. OBION CO. Tenn. -- Obion County Schools have been closed all week because of dangerous and icy roadways but school officials say they have already used all the allotted snow days for the year.…

Former Selmer Officer, Sentenced to Prison, Shares His Story

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Former Selmer police officer, Chris Reynolds, was sentenced to prison Wednesday for violating the civil rights of an arrestee. "I just don't want people thinking that I'm a monster when I'm not," Reynolds said. "I'm human,…

Gifted Middle School Program Coming to Jackson

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin made the announcement at the First Friday forum Friday afternoon. The academic excellence program will be for gifted sixth, seventh and eight graders in Jackson-Madison County Schools.…

Police: Union City Man Tased During Traffic Stop

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Union City man stopped during a routine traffic stop was arrested after police say he tried to run away during his arrest despite being tased, Thursday night. Rakim Gaston…

Deputies: Drugs, Gun found at West Tennessee School

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Three local high school students are suspended after allegations of drugs and guns brought on campus. Residents who heard about the incident at Lexington High School are alarmed. "It's not…

High Dollar Heist Connected to Multi-State Crime Ring

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Investigators with the Henry County Sheriff's Office said the two men who took more than $50,000 worth of equipment from Coleman Tractor Company could be connected to a multi-state crime…

North Jackson Motel Robbed, Suspect On the Run

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are investigating the armed robbery of a north Jackson motel and the armed suspect is on the run. Jackson police told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they were called to the…

Candidates for Sheriff React on Running for Interim Position

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- There are two candidates whose names will be on the August ballot for Madison County sheriff. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked to both of them Thursday. Neither said he will apply…

Black History Month: Brenda Monroe-Moses

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-February is Black History Month. Each week WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will salute a West Tennessean who has made a difference for African Americans. But it is what Jackson native Brenda Monroe-Moses did…

Potholes Causing Problems, Costing Drivers Money

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Potholes are popping up all over West Tennessee. Not only are they dangerous for drivers, but the damage it does to your vehicle could cost big bucks. "It can go from…

Residents Upset About Local Grocery Store's Closing

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dozens of Haywood County residents said they didn't know that their neighborhood grocery store, E.W. James, was closed until they stopped by to shop. "I didn't know it was scheduled to…

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