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What's New Wednesday: Camp Blood

If you are ready to get spooked, check out Camp Blood in Humboldt. "Camp Blood is an aggressive haunted attraction," said Camp Blood, co-owner, Barry Brittain. Brittain says it is different from anything else in…

WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News experiencing technical issues

Due to ongoing technical issues, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has gone into alternative programming for our 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. broadcasts. We are currently working to address these issues and hope to have them resolved…

Savannah drug bust rounds up 20 people ahead of Halloween

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Officers surrounded a home on Vine Street Wednesday morning. The two arrests made in the home were part of a larger operation to keep the streets safe. “We're doing one search warrant today that I just got…

West Tennessee prepares for Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Officials offer tips on how to prepare for Halloween safety and where to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children are more likely to get hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any…

Fire officials on scene of water rescue in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with the Jackson Fire Department and Madison County Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team are currently on the scene of a water rescue. Fire officials say a vehicle is underwater on the 800 block of Lower…

Henry Co. Sheriff's Office targeting sex offenders ahead of Halloween

HENRY Co., Tenn. -- "They know that they're not supposed to be soliciting for any type of Halloween activity. They're not supposed to have any decorations trying to lure children in, can't give candy out, can't have the light on…

Union City Police seek public help in arson investigation

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Union City Police are asking for your help with an arson investigation. Union City police responded to a home on the 1000 block of South Third Street that was intentionally set on fire. Police say…

Rain leads to new needs in McNairy county

SELMER, Tenn. -- Jack Duncan has been volunteering in Selmer for three days. “Lots of trees down, and it reminds me of Hurricane Harvey. I was down there two years ago,” Duncan said. For the past two days, he and…

National Park Service asks for public input on Parkers Crossroads

SHILOH, Tenn. -- The National Park Service is calling for public input on local battlefield. According to a news release, the National Park Service has invited the public to help create a foundation document, which details the park's resources and…

Adamsville bans door-to-door trick or treating due to power outages

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Adamsville Police Department has issued a ban on door-to-door Halloween activities, including trick or treating, this year. In a post on their Facebook page, the police department says the ban is due to power lines down…

School closings, Oct. 31-Nov 1

Due to weather-related damage, several schools in West Tennessee have cancelled school for Thursday Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. McNairy County Schools closed through Nov. 1 Decatur County Schools closed through Nov. 1 University of Tennessee at Martin - Parson…