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Meth Bust Outside North Jackson Restaurant

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A meth bust late this afternoon in north Jackson happened outside a popular restaurant. Metro narcotics officers tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they took two suspects into custody around 5 p.m. outside…

The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Comes to Town

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be in Jackson Thursday, Bells and Alamo on Friday, Dyer and Trenton on Saturday and Newbern and Tiptonville on Sunday. The event will include fun activities…

Men Jailed After Family Feud Leads to Shooting

This video is no longer available. LEAPWOOD, Tenn. - A family feud ends with one man shot and both the victim and his uncle behind bars. "If I go on the fact that he's always just shot over somebody's head…

Bursting Pipes Cause Water Damage For Local Residents

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The warming temperatures are proving costly for home and business owners around West Tennessee as pipes begin to thaw and send rushing water everywhere. Pipes frozen by the cold weather are…

Police Search for 22-Year-Old Woman Wanted for Taser Robbery

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Jackson police are searching for a woman wanted in a Tuesday afternoon robbery with a taser. Jennifer Morris, 22, is wanted on a charge of aggravated robbery. Police were called about…

Can You Collect Homeowners Insurance For Burst Water Pipes?

This video is no longer available. WBBJ asked the question -- Are damages caused by burst water pipes covered by your homeowners insurance? According to insure.com, the answer is yes, but only if the flooding comes from within the home…

Car Chase Leads to Officer Involved Shooting

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY CO., Tenn. -- A man was taken to a Memphis hospital after a car chase ended in a crash and deputy involved shooting, Wednesday morning. At around 6:30 a.m., Weakley County deputies responded…

Yellow Dot Program to Assist First Responders

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New stickers may help first responders better assist drivers in an emergency situation. The Tennessee Department of Transportation launched the Yellow Dot program, which is designed to assist first responders in…

REDI Program Presents "Legislative Wish List"

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- More than 100 government and community members gathered at the Southwest Tennessee Development District office Wednesday to present the Regional Economic Development Initiative legislative agenda to state legislators. One of the…

Milan Business to Close, More than 100 Lose Jobs

MILAN, Tenn. -- A company in Milan will be closing its doors, leaving 103 workers without jobs. Esterline Defense Technologies branch in Milan will be closing around June, Jim Brant, the president of the company, announced. The company made flares.…

Local Businessman Charged After Police Say He Assaulted County Attorney

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged a local businessman with assaulting Madison County Attorney Steve Maroney after a meeting, Tuesday. Wednesday morning, police charged Geoffrey Todd Krasner with simple assault and served him…

Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Turns Self In

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The Humboldt Police search for a gunman accused of shooting a woman is over. Police say Jimmy Taylor, 26, turned himself in, Tuesday. Taylor was wanted on a count of attempted…

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