Tornado destroys several homes in Tishomingo County, MS
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. -- Weekend storms raked across parts of northeast Mississippi as one tornado destroyed dozens of homes. "I was pretty scared at the moment. I was praying to…
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Decatur Co. leaders ask for patience during flood recovery efforts
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local mayor is making plans on how to start recovery efforts after flooding. The Decatur County mayor held a town meeting Monday night at the…
Man charged in theft of guns from Weakley Co. home
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the theft of dozens of guns. Scottie Owens, 37, of Carroll County has been charged with aggravated burglary and theft over $10,000 in connection with the theft. Owens is…
Local veterans organization unveils WWII memorabilia display
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Korean War and Vietnam War veteran Richard Amidon recites one of his favorite poems, one that commemorates those who have served. "Thank you for your service, the…
Flood victims go to Savannah church for relief
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A second load of supplies made its way Monday to the Savannah Church of Christ. "Blankets, we had pillows, which are very vital to those who have…
Pastor describes moments leading up to church bus wreck
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The pastor involved in a bus crash near Nashville over the weekend speaks to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. The bus crashed Saturday night along Interstate 840 south of Nashville while on its way back to Bolivar.…
Milan football stadium to get renovations
MILAN, Tenn. -- Johnnie Hale Stadium is getting a makeover. Retired Milan head football coach Jeff Morris says the renovation is long overdue. "I've been in Milan now for 25 years, and…
Texas Roadhouse officially opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A well known restaurant makes its way to the Hub City. Texas Roadhouse held their ribbon cutting Monday, officially opening for business. The restaurant, located on Vann Drive, held…
Social media threat leads to increased security at 2 Haywood Co. schools
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are looking into a threat made on social media against two local schools. The investigation began after several parents alerted the Haywood County Middle School…
Family sues Nashville, officer for $30M in fatal shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville and one of its police officers are being sued by the family of a black man who ran from police and had a gun when he was shot from behind last July. Attorney Joy Kimbrough…
Red Cross to open mobile feeding truck in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The American Red Cross will open a mobile feeding truck starting Tuesday morning, March 12, to help those recovering from flooding. The feeding truck will be located in the parking lot of the Savannah Church of…
Tennessee state veterinarian warns of equine influenza
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's state veterinarian is warning horse owners to take precautions after the equine influenza virus was diagnosed in several horses returning from out-of-state events. According to the state Agriculture Department, equine influenza is highly contagious. The…
Members of a local church gather for Forgiveness Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. - Today was forgiveness Sunday at a local church. The St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian church on Old Humboldt Road held a service in which they practiced the act of forgiveness…
Gibson County Girls Win State Championship
JACKSON, Tenn. - Family, friends and fans cheered on the Gibson County Lady Pioneers as they made their way across the gym. It was a celebration for the Lady Pioneers after…
A Jackson woman celebrates her 97th birthday and her new book
JACKSON, Tenn-- A Jackson women celebrates 97 years of life and the publishing of her new book. Agnes Jones Owens published her book called 'Look Who Done Come Up The Slip.' Its…
