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Families Await Soldiers' Return from Afghanistan

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The 215st military police company out of Bolivar and Lexington will return home from war on Saturday. Brianna Dick says she can barely control her emotions because her brother Jeremy is…

"Dead Man's Curve" Speed Changes Approved in Weakley Co.

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY CO. Tenn., -- Weakley Co. Leaders approved new speed limit changes to a sharp stretch of roadway nicknamed "Dead Man's Curve." Residents who live near the area tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they…

Dry Weather Sparks Fires in Gibson County

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Dry windy conditions have increased the risk of fire throughout West Tennessee. The weather, combined with a common practice of putting out fires, has sparked numerous of blazes throughout Gibson County.…

Suspect in Brownsville Bank Robbery Sentenced

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A mam convicted of robbing a bank last summer in Brownsville has been sentenced. Jeffrey Mack Traywick, 48, of Ocala, FL, was sentenced on Wednesday by Chief U.S. District Judge J. Daniel Breen to 140 months in federal…

West Tennessee Couple Arrested For Child Imprisonment

This video is no longer available. COVINGTON, Tenn. -- A Covington pair has been arrested and charged with False Imprisonment and three counts of Aggravated Child Abuse after deputies say that three children were found in living in deplorable conditions.…

Plans to Terminate Lake County Superintendent Causes Controversy

This video is no longer available. TIPTONVILLE, Tenn-A full house was expected at Thursday night's special school board meeting to terminate Lake County Superintendent, Col. Corwin Robinson. It is something some leaders said has racially divided their county. "I don't…

8 Children, Mother Believed to be Dead In Kentucky House Fire

This video is no longer available. GREENVILLE, KY.- A Father and Daughter are clinging to life after a devastating house fire claimed nine of their family member's lives. Investigators said combustibles too close to an electric heater is most likely…

Chinese New Year Celebrated in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-. On the eve of the Chinese New Year. West Tennesseans celebrate the Year of the Horse. Thursday night, families of adopted children from China joined for their annual celebration at a local…

Residents Upset Due To Possibly of Post Office Hours Slash

This video is no longer available. GUYS, Tenn. - Some West Tennesseans are angry after an announcement that their local post office in Guys will have its hours slashed. "To come out to the community and say this is what…

Expelled Student Charged with School Arson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--A former student accused of starting a fire at a Jackson high school faced a judge on Thursday. A judge formally charged Malik Batchelor, 18, with aggravated arson and three counts of harassment.…

Trustee Accused of Sending Online Threats Gets New Judge

This video is no longer available. HENRY CO., Tenn. -- The Henry County trustee accused of sending an intimating Facebook message to a political opponent chose not to appear for his arraignment early Thursday. According to the TBI, David Stone,…

US Marshals Arrest Suspected Child Rapist

This video is no longer available. RIPLEY, Miss. -- US Marshals say they've taken a suspected child rapist off the streets. Toby Lambert has been wanted by Hardeman County deputies since June 2013, and Thursday morning was captured in Ripley,…

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