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West Jackson Fire Engulfs House

JACKSON, Tenn.-A fire had a house in west Jackson completely engulfed in flames late Friday afternoon. 911 calls started coming in just after 4 p.m. as passers-bys noticed flames shooting from the roof of this home in the 900 block…

Slick Roads May Be to Blame for Dyer County Wreck

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn.-Slick roads may be to blame for some scary moments in Dyer County after a truck ends up in the Forked Deer River. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, it happened around…

Lane College Mourns Death of Dr. Wesley McClure

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-West Tennessee mourns the unexpected passing of Lane College President Wesley McClure. The Lane College board released a statement saying Dr. McClure passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital earlier Friday evening. The…

Pets and Cold

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Those with pets usually kept outdoor are being urged by animal experts to bring them inside, if at all possible. Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary. Even though they have fur,…

Woman Accused of Threat on Facebook

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- A McNairy County woman is behind bars, accused of threatening a witness in an animal cruelty investigation. Investigators said they arrested Mariah Westbrooks after she allegedly sent a threatening Facebook message to Cheryl Dawson. The threat comes…

Robbery Suspect Returned to McNairy County

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The woman accused of robbing a local convenience store and stabbing a man before fleeing to Missouri is now behind bars in West Tennessee. Deputies transported Jennifer Butler to the McNairy County…

Wreck on South Highland Back Up Traffic

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Just as the rain was beginning to freeze in Jackson, a crash backed up traffic in south Jackson. It happened around 12:30 on South Highland Avenue near the Forked Deer River. According to…

Temperatures Drop, Risk of Hypothermia Goes Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Hypothermia seems like a condition you can only suffer from if you are stuck out in a blizzard, but a local nurse practitioner said that is a misconception. "Every year we do…

"Room in the Inn" to Shelter Additional Men from the Cold

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After fear that the icy conditions would force Area Relief Ministries' "Room in the Inn" emergency shelter to shut down, there is some good news. The director said one of its churches…

Lunsford Jury Deliberation Postponed until Monday

This video is no longer available. JACKSON,Tenn.- The jury will not begin deliberating the fate of former Henderson County Sheriff Ricky Lunsford until Monday. Closing arguments were held Friday morning. The judge later sent them due to the icy weather.…

Gibson County Residents in Icy Conditions

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson county residents say they were feeling the wrath of the ice cold weather. Kelvin Carter said his yard is covered in ice and he had problems getting home from work…

Bethel University Commencement Postponed

Bethel University's fall 2013 graduation scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, 2013, has been postponed due to icy weather conditions. It will be rescheduled and an announcement will be made in early January regarding the new date.

Winter Blast Photo Slideshow

What's the weather like in your part of West Tennessee? Be part of the 7 Eyewitness News Team and help us cover the storm! Send you video and pictures to news@wbbjtv.com for us to use on the web and on…

Teen Can Be Tried as Adult for String of Burglaries

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Charvasea Lancaster, 16, of Jackson, can be tried as an adult in 10 incidents of auto thefts and burglaries, and lawn mower and trailer thefts in Jackson and Madison County spanning from early September to mid-October. Following…

Business Closings

Current businesses with 200 or more employees that have announced closings are as follows: MacLean Power Systems (Trenton) - Fri: Closing at 10 a.m.; Sat.: First Shift report at 8 a.m. weather permitting Carlisle Transportation Products (Jackson) - All renaming…

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