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Motorcycle crash slows traffic on busy highway

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--A motorcyclist crashes on a busy highway early Thursday evening. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there as the motorcyclist was seen being put into an ambulance on Highway 45 West at Turner's Loop near Three Way. There's no…

Child found in animal cage in startling investigation

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.--A child was found in an animal cage in Henry County. Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew confirms deputies are investigating a large scale operation involving animal abuse in Henry County. During their investigation, deputies rescued a child from…

Lifeline hosting All American Blood Drive event Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday weekend coming up, Lifeline Blood Services is in need of blood donors to meet demands. Thursday June 25, they are hosting their All American Blood Drive event until 6 p.m at 183 Sterling Farm…

Local firework sales continue amid pandemic cancellations

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The American Pyrotechnics Association says 80% of Fourth of July celebrations across the country have been canceled. In West Tennessee, it seems the 244-year-old tradition isn't completely stopping because…

Suspect charged in Caldwell Place shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of a June 17 shooting is now in custody and charged with two counts of attempted murder. Court documents say Jackson police responded to a report of shots fired on Caldwell Place around 4…

Decatur Co., Lexington receive grants for site developments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Decatur County and Lexington have received grants for site development for industrial sites and certification. According to a news release, the funding helps communities invest in infrastructure and engineering. Decatur County received $498,750 for the Highway 641…

8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed; 217 total cases reported

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eight new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 217, according to the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The most recent cases are: 82-year-old male who…

Empire 8 theater reopens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Empire 8 has announced they will be reopening the theater on Friday, June 26. For the first two weeks, Empire says it will be showing classic films for audiences of all…

UTM confirms in-person component for fall classes

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has confirmed almost half the classes being offered during the fall semester will have an in-person component. According to a news release, UT Martin classes will begin on Aug. 17 at…

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