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Man charged with attacking woman, choking her with dog collar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of assaulting a woman appeared Tuesday in court. David Allen Nelson Jr. is accused of beating a woman earlier this…

High school seniors walk to inspire younger students

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- They may be a small graduating class of 75 students, but they have a…

President Trump fires FBI director James Comey

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. In a statement, Trump says Comey's firing "will mark a new beginning" for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin…

Man accused of hiding pot in police car

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a man tried to hide marijuana in the back seat of a police car. Andrew Rockett was arraigned Tuesday on one…

Gibson Co. man faces 4 counts of rape involving teen

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Dyer man is facing four counts of rape involving a teenager. Joshua Dan Adams, 34, is accused of unlawful sexual…

McNairy County to end contract with ambulance provider

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents voice concern after McNairy County announces it will end its contract with its current ambulance service provider, Community Health Services. John Surrat says he's used the…

Teen's plea for free Wendy's nuggets sets retweet record

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A Twitter plea from a Nevada teen for a year of free chicken nuggets from Wendy's is now the most retweeted post of all time. Carter Wilkerson asked the fast food chain on Twitter last month…

Pinnacle Foods to hold employee meeting about future of Jackson plant

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a developing story, Pinnacle Foods says it's discontinuing many foods made at its Jackson plant. An employee told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the plant will hold an employee meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the civic center…

Mississippi River to reach flood stage in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Officials are predicting minor flooding as the Mississippi River reaches flood stage and beyond in Memphis, but no homes or businesses are expected to be affected. Experts say the river is expected to rise above the…

UPDATE: Missing infant found, father arrested

UPDATE -- Police say they have found an infant that was the subject of an Amber alert. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 5-month-old Ayla Settles was taken early Tuesday "by force" from her home in Memphis by her non-custodial…

Redemption Road Rescue to host open house

JACKSON, Tenn. --This one's for cowboys and cowgirls here in our area. This Saturday, May 13, Redemption Road Rescue will host an open house at its facility here in Jackson. That'll run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You and…

AMP to kick off summer concert series

JACKSON, Tenn. --Kick off your summer with a free music series right here in Jackson. Friday, May 9, The AMP Concert Series will kick off at the West Tennessee Farmers Market downtown. The Kimberlie Helton Band will perform this week.…

Veterans organization to host free weekend concert

JACKSON, Tenn. --Sip on locally crafted beer and enjoy live music, all to help veterans. Coming up on Friday, May 12, Wille Pete, a non-profit organization that supports the Wounded Warrior Project, will host a military band fundraiser. That'll run…

Casey Jones Village to host "Art on the Porch"

JACKSON, Tenn. --Tuesday night will be an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. On May 9, Friends of The Dream Center will host "Art on the Porch" at Casey Jones Village here in Jackson. That'll run from 6:00 to 8:00…