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Tennessee man charged in 18-year-old murder case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been arrested and charged in a murder case that went cold for 18 years.  News outlets report 51-year-old Douglas Talley is accused of killing 72-year-old Etta Etheridge, who was found unresponsive in…

Jackson-Madison County School leaders discuss future policies

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In Monday's Student Advisory Committee meeting, Jackson-Madison County School Board members asked students for their opinion on cell phone usage in schools. "What do we do when students don't comply, as it pertains to earbuds, use of cell…

Area high school football teams prepare for 2019 All-Star Game

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--Local high school football players are gearing up for the 2019 West Tennessee Healthcare All-Star Game this Friday night. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Alex Northcut emceed the event. Senior football players from all over the West Tennessee…

School closings & delays for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019

The following schools will be closed or delayed Tuesday, Dec. 10, due to weather: Delays: TN College of Applied Technology-Jackson - Two hour delay (Testing Center opens 8 a.m. Tuesday) TN College of Applied Technology-Whiteville - Two hour delay (Testing…

Preparing ahead of Tuesday's wintry weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than 24 hours, wintry weather is possible across the mid-south, and preparations are already underway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is watching the forecast, and they have several thousand…

Man charged in Decatur County officer-involved shooting

PARSONS, Tenn. -- A man involved in an officer-involved shooting last week in Decatur County has been charged, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says Anthony Phoenix, 34, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and felony…

TWRA accepting applications for grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency announced it is accepting grant applications for fishing directed towards Hispanic communities. In a news release, the TWRA announced that grant applications can be submitted to the George H.W. Bush Vamos A…

Memphis man facing gun charge after arrest

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A Memphis man is in custody after investigators say he was found with ammunition and a gun while intoxicated. The Weakley County Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped 20-year-old Adrian Jones, of Memphis, for speeding on University…

Victim, suspect in Trenton shooting identified

TRENTON, Tenn. -- Trenton police have confirmed a fatal shooting early Sunday morning on South Lexington Street. Police have identified the victim as as 18-year-old Madisson Bright. Trenton police responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block…

Humboldt police seek ID in Walmart incident

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in an alleged incident at Walmart. Police say the man in the image is suspected of approaching a juvenile female and making inappropriate comments and…

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