Dresden police investigate Verizon break-in
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dresden police confirm they are investigating a break-in at Verizon. Police say the break-in is similar…
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EMA directors react to wintry weather
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "A lot of roads really don't need to have anyone driving on them," Gibson County EMA Director Rickey Graves said. Stay at home until you have…
Closings, cancellations & delays for Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
Closings, cancellations & delays for Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
3 arrested after officer-involved shooting in Bradford
BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Police arrested three people Wednesday following an officer-involved shooting in Gibson County. Investigators said one of the suspects tried to use a Taser on an officer. "It's…
As local residents dig out from winter's one-two punch, some remain snowed-in
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--As crews continue to plow streets and main roads, some residents in rural parts of West Tennessee are still struggling to get out and about. Many who live in…
Fire crews rush to house fire in southwest Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a a house fire in southwest Madison County, Wednesday evening. The Madison County Fire Department confirms crews rushed to a house fire at the 1300 block of Rochelle Road around…
Local vet warns of danger to your pet from extreme cold
JACKSON, Tenn.--Health experts have been warning you should not be outside for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time to avoid dangers of the cold weather, but what about your…
Fire officials investigate blaze at Humboldt home
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A structure fire late Wednesday night in Humboldt sent people inside scrambling and firefighters rushing to the scene. Firefighters on scene told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the fire started around 8:30 p.m. at a home in the…
Emergency responders urge you to watch for falling ice
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--After dealing with snowy and icy conditions all week, forecasters say the area will finally start to warm up going into the weekend. The warm-up also means you need to…
Icy road complaint calls increase in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Road conditions are dangerous but slowly improving in Henderson County. Director of Public Works Robbie McCready says for the last week, they've had 30 more complaint calls due to…
How first responders deal with difficult weather conditions
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Our local emergency crews have been busy working around the clock, keeping up with a growing number of calls during these difficult weather conditions. "It's tough…
Morning fire leaves house a total loss for homeowner
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Flames could still be seen burning Wednesday afternoon from a fire that left a house on Charlie Lewis Road in ashes. "Gone; everything; everything is gone; all…
Jackson police investigate east Jackson break-in
EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating a break-in at a home in East Jackson Tuesday morning. According to police, officers responded to a report of a burglary at a home on the 100 block of Eden Street around…
Canceling class: How do school leaders decide? What about make-up days?
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Many school systems across West Tennessee canceled classes again Wednesday due to winter weather. District leaders said they have snow days built into the calendar. "Safety first…
New sports team coming to the Hub City: How you can be a part of it
JACKSON, Tenn.- Jeremy McKinnie stops by to talk about a new basketball team coming to the Hub City. The West Tennessee Eagles is a new basketball team coming to Jackson. Tryouts…
