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TECD: Wise Company adding new jobs to its Savannah facility

SAVANNAH, Tenn.-An exciting announcement out of Hardin County, Tuesday. Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd and the Wise Company, Incorporated announced that the manufacturer will create 74 new jobs and expand its current facility in Savannah. The Wise…

West Tennessee enters secondary severe weather season

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly a year ago, a tornado touched down in Selmer, Tennessee, leaving families homeless and devastation in its path. We are entering secondary severe weather season again and officials want to remind West Tennesseans of ways…

United Way of West TN involved in "Giving Tuesday" campaign

JACKSON, Tenn.-The United Way of West Tennessee is getting involved in a global day of giving with the "Giving Tuesday" campaign. The campaign is an effort to raise money for various charitable organizations. The best was to get involved is…

Evacuees talk about East Tennessee wildfires

GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Evacuations took place Monday night out of one of Tennessee's most popular tourist destinations due to wildfires. One of those who made her way back home was Crystal Mason, who had just arrived Sunday to stay in…

Law enforcement urge shopper safety when meeting online vendors

JACKSON, Tenn -- Law enforcement officials are urging shoppers to be careful this holiday season, especially when meeting people to purchase items found online. Many people are turning to internet sites to buy and sell items. The Jackson Police Department…

Second suspect charged in Jackson golf course arson case

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of setting a fire at golf course in Jackson faced a judge Tuesday. Aiden Magus Mitchem appeared in Jackson City Court on arson, criminal trespass, and vandalism charges. According to court documents, Mitchem and…

Man charged with stealing phone from juvenile

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police arrested a man accused of stealing a cell phone from a juvenile. Gary Lamar Thompson II appeared in Jackson City Court on Tuesday. He is charged with theft of property under $500. Police said Thompson…

Small business owner showcases holiday savings on 'Cyber Monday'

JACKSON, Tenn.-Businesses across the country, big and small, celebrated 'Cyber Monday', offering customers holiday deals, which included small businesses in West Tennessee's back yard. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News stopped by 'Beyond Vogue' Monday afternoon in Jackson to see how their…

Man arrested, charged with unlawful possession of firearm

JACKSON, Tenn.- A traffic stop leads to a man being arrested, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court papers, Kendrick McMullins reportedly refused to be searched. After being taken into custody, police said they found an unloaded…

Man accused in Dyersburg shooting appears in court

DYERSBURG, Tenn.-The man accused in the shooting at a child's birthday party in Dyersburg earlier this month, appeared in court Monday to face the charge of first degree murder. Torius Saville Russell, 29, of Ripley is charged for the death…

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