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Former Bank of Oakland President Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

This video is no longer available. FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn.- The former president of the Oakland Deposit Bank in Fayette County pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of bank fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Stephen Henry, 46, of Memphis,…

Madison Oaks Employee Accused of Sex with Minor Returns to Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News expected to learn more about the Jackson counselor accused of raping a young girl inside Madison Oaks Academy, but his preliminary hearing was rescheduled. Larry McIntosh, 24, appeared…

Gas Heater Safety Urged During Cold Weather

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Gas heaters have become safer than ever before, according to fire officials. But a recent fire involving a wall-mounted gas heater has safety experts telling gas heater owners to make sure they…

Arrest Made In Home Invasion, Drug Theft Case

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - A home invasion at a house on Old Denmark Road has landed one man in jail and two others on the run from Madison County deputies. The man who lives…

One Arrested, Two Wanted in Home Invasion

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Jackson man is behind bars after he allegedly stole morphine during a home invasion and tried to sell it. According to the Madison County Sheriff‘s Department, John Tyler Dotson, 24, is charged with aggravated burglary,…

West Tennesseans React to Gun Measures

JACKSON Tenn.- Many West Tennessee gun owners don't believe President Obama's 23-point executive order is the solution to stopping mass shootings like the most recent one in Newtown, Conn. President Obama signed the executive order Wednesday and a part of…

Residents Rallying to Keep Post Office in Jacks Creek

This video is no longer available. JACKS CREEK, Tenn. - The fate of the post office in Jacks Creek is hanging in balance. United States Postal Service representatives are set to visit the small Chester County town on Thursday night…

Why You Should Still Get the Flu Shot

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The vast flu epidemic that hit West Tennessee seems to have dwindled in the past few weeks. Since many West Tennesseans already had the virus many believe they don't need to…

Snow Days Could Cause Make-Up Days in Some Schools

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn- Many West Tennessee students have gotten a break from school due to closings from the inclement weather. School officials are telling them to enjoy the days while they can because in some…

Potholes Cause Problems in Cold Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Road maintenance crews say when it's winter time, this creates an issue for drivers in West Tennessee. Due to the daily traffic pounding the roads, this creates stress for roadways. In…

JSCC Cuts Ribbon on New Student Center

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Students, faculty and staff of Jackson State Community College celebrated the grand opening of their newly renovated student center, Wednesday. Leaders cut a ribbon to signify the project‘s completion. The renovation…

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