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Former Memphis coach Larry Finch dies at 60

Larry Finch, who coached his alma mater Memphis for 11 seasons after a brief pro basketball career as a player, has died. He was 60. Tigers spokesman Lamar Chance said Finch died Saturday. He didn't know the cause of death.…

Bradford Tornado Anniversary

This video is no longer available. It was five years ago, on this day, that an EF3 tornado ripped through parts of West Tennessee, leaving behind a path of destruction for one small community. Gibson County was one of the…

Teacher Arrested in Hopper Barker Road Crash

This video is no longer available. Jackson police have arrested a man responsible for a wreck along Hopper Barker in north Jackson that rerouted traffic and knocked out power. Officers said John Martin, 37, now faces charges of driving under…

Trenton Police Investigate New Phone Scam

This video is no longer available. When Trenton Police Lieutenant James Wilson received a call from a someone claiming to be an account manager with Verizon Wireless, he knew something was not right. "They immediately started pressuring me for my…

Grand Junction Receives Computers

This video is no longer available. New computers were being installed at Pleasant Grove Church in Grand Junction, Friday because of a grant that was secured by State Representative Johnny Shaw. The computers are being installed in strategic locations for…

Police Arrest Suspect in East Jackson Shooting

This video is no longer available. Jackson police have arrested Ladarius Maxwell, 18, in connection with a shooting that happened nearly a month ago. Maxwell was arrested late Friday afternoon after investigators found him sitting in a parked car on…

Man Arrested; Charged with Aggravated Asaualt in Shooting

This video is no longer available. An argument at a business in east Jackson Friday afternoon, ends in gunfire, landing one man behind bars. Rodney Person, 41, was arrested and now faces charges of aggravated assault and resisting arrest According…

Longtime WBBJ Employee Retires

This video is no longer available. The WBBJ, ABC 7 Eyewitness News family wishes a good friend and long-time co-worker a happy retirement. Ray Bennett, WBBJ-TV's assistant chief engineer retired after 32 years with the station, Friday. He is one…

Commissioner Gibbons Talks About TN Safety

This video is no longer available. The head of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security made a stop in West Tennessee, Friday afternoon. Commissioner Bill Gibbons visited the Tennessee Highway Patrol Office in Jackson as part of his…

Haywood Co. Criminal Justice Complex Opens

This video is no longer available. The new Haywood County Criminal Justice Complex in Brownsville officially opened its doors, Friday. The county hosted a ribbon cutting and open house, allowing state representatives and those who live in the area to…

Cars Collide on N. Highland and Hale St.

This video is no longer available. A wreck in midtown Jackson sent on man to the hospital and slowed traffic to a crawl late Friday morning. Police said as an SUV was heading north on Highland Avenue just before 11:30,…

Madison Co. Election Commission Prepares for May

This video is no longer available. Member of the Madison County Election Commission are preparing for the upcoming city elections. Commissioners met Friday morning appointing various election officials to work in the city. Election Day is just over a month…

Arsonists Burn Down Hardin County Home

This video is no longer available. Hardin County fire officials say vandalism lead to arson, which destroyed a man's home. Adam Johnson has nothing left of his childhood farm but the barn across the street. He lived in his home…

Jackson Police Investigate Fiery Crash

This video is no longer available. We now know more about a fiery crash in East Jackson that landed the driver and his car almost in a tree. According to police, Cedric Kinnie, 27, was behind the wheel, along with…

Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week: Amy Peterson

This video is no longer available. Chester County Middle School fifth grade teacher Amy Peterson has an obvious favorite subject: "Math," said Peterson. "I love math though. I'm a math person." But she says that wasn't always the case, and…

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