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Henderson Co. Couple Injured in Storm

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Henderson County family got more than just a scare after a storm blew through early Wednesday morning. The same family lost three of their mobile homes in the storm,…

Teacher Charged With Statutory Rape

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. - Local residents said they are not surprised to hear of a local teacher having a relationship with a student. "I think it's ridiculous it happened a couple of years ago…

McNairy County Schools Closed Friday

This video is no longer available. McNairy County Schools will be closed Friday as crews continue to clean up from Wednesday morning's storm. While school officials had hoped to have school Friday, due to the continued work to repair damage…

Police: Man Struck Child for Defecating in his Pants

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A man, who has been on the run since October 2012, is jailed in Jackson after he allegedly hit a child multiple times with a belt. According to court documents, in…

Haywood County Deputy Indicted, Fired

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Tuesday arrested a former Haywood County Sheriff‘s deputy after he was indicted by the Haywood County grand jury on Monday following a TBI investigation. Charlie Miller,…

Chester County Residents Still Without Power

This video is no longer available. CHESTER CO., Tenn. -Jacks Creek residents are beginning the pain- staking process of cleaning up their community. More than 1,500 homes were without electricity in Chester County and Jacks Creek after the severe winds.…

Two Wanted after Narcotics Search in East Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Metro Narcotics officers said a raid of an east Jackson home turned up thousands of dollars in drugs and has two men on the run. Officers executed a search warrant on a…

Saw Mill Damaged by Storm

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn.- It was not just homes that were damaged throughout the area early Wednesday, so were many businesses. One, that has been in Hardeman County for 25 years, Hopper Saw Mill in Toone,…

School, Homes Damaged In Bethel Springs

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Utility workers are attempting to repair phone lines and electricity after overnight storms, Wednesday. Bethel Springs Elementary School received roof damage during the night. Those hardest hit were homeowners now…

Deductions Many Forget to Claim

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Wednesday was the first day to file taxes with the IRS, making it a busy day for local tax preparers. Experts said do not be in too much of a rush that…

Photo Gallery: Damage along Glendale Road in Chester Co.

These are viewer submitted photos from Glendale Road in Chester County where storms damaged and destroyed many homes and structures. You can always submit photos, video and stories by emailing us: news@wbbjtv.com. You can also post stories in the YouNews…

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