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Suspect dead after hostage standoff in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A suspect is dead after an hours-long standoff in Hardin County. Lauderdale County, Alabama Sheriff Joe Hamilton says around 3 a.m. Monday, officers with the Florence, Alabama Police Department began a vehicle pursuit. Sheriff Hamilton says…

TDOT: Interstate construction to halt for Easter weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announces interstate construction will be halted for the Easter holiday. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, TDOT crews and contractors will stop all interstate construction work that requires lane closures,…

Names released of West Tennesseans killed during storms

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The names of those lost locally during Friday's tornado outbreak have been confirmed. According to McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck, a total of nine people were killed due to the storms in McNairy County. Those lost…

Residents continue storm clean up

HARDIN CO., Tenn. ---Clean up continues for many counties struck by Friday's deadly storms. Tony Conaway was effected by the storms that swept across Tennessee. His warehouse was destroyed in…

Spring fun returns to Donnell Century Farm

JACKSON, Tenn.---One farm invites families for a day full of fun and activities. Donnell Century Farm held their annual Easter egg hunt, which they call their Bunny Patch Egg Hunt and…

School Closings

School closings for Monday, April 3, 2023 and Tuesday April 4, 2023: McNairy County Schools  

Storms leave destruction and fatalities in local counties

UPDATE: McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck says the number of fatalities has now risen to nine. He says that two more victims were found around 7:00 pm Saturday evening.  He also asked that outside residents please avoid coming to the…

GALLERY: Storm damage in McNairy, Hardin counties

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews headed to McNairy County and Hardin County Saturday to see the aftermath of Friday's storms. We found damage along Main Street and Elgie Murray Road in the Bethel Springs-Selmer area, and at Old Union…

Gallery: Storms and damage in West TN

Severe storms and tornadoes passed through West Tennessee on Friday, March 31. Viewers are sharing their photos of these storms and the damages it caused with us here at WBBJ-7 Eyewitness news. You can view them all right here…

Runners lace up their shoes to help those in need

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Tennessee’s oldest marathon took place in downtown Jackson today. The 51st Andrew Jackson Marathon started today at the West Tennessee Farmer's Market. Food trucks, vendors, a dj booth, and…

JPD hosts a very special egg hunt

JACKSON, Tenn. ---Local law enforcement put on an Easter egg hunt in an interesting way. The Jackson Police Department hosted the first annual Easter Explosion at the Rockabilly's ballpark. This Easter egg…

Search, rescue underway in Covington

COVINTON, Tenn. -- According to the Covington Police Department, search and rescue is underway follow a severe storm. The department says that roads are impassable, and that efforts are underway to clear Highway 51 near the local hospital. Find…

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