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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…

Man facing three counts of rape

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Humboldt police are investigating an alleged rape that was said to have happened last week. Jonathon Vogt, 28, is accused of sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy. A report from police said it happened, at least three times. Vogt…

Humboldt man accused of firing shots at home, facing charges

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-A Humboldt man is facing charges after police said he fired shots at a home where three people were inside. Humboldt police said Lewis Montrell Jenkins is charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder for the Sunday…

Local colleges react to the Ohio State Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Oh gosh. I feel terrible. I couldn't even imagine that if that ever happened to someone I know; that would just kill me," said Alice Wilkerson, a student at Union University. The Ohio State University attack Monday…

Documents show stabbing suspect had previous criminal history

JACKSON, Tenn.-In a  follow-up from a stabbing that happened during the Thanksgiving weekend, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has learned more about the suspect. Documents from the TBI reported Donald Fitzgerald White was arrested at least nine times in Madison, Dyer and…

West Tennessee shoppers hit stores on Black Friday

JACKSON, Tenn -- One of the busiest shopping days for retailers. "We found a lot of good deals," shopper Ryann Scivally said. "I went to Best Buy and the stores were crowded at Best Buy. I went to Walmart and…

West Tennesseans are ready for Cyber Monday Deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting at midnight Monday online shoppers can participate in the biggest sales of the year will hit your computer screens. "I shopped this week last week, and im going to shop next week," shopper Antoinette Harris said. After…

Local nonprofits look for donations on Giving Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations in West Tennessee are hoping you'll take some time to give back on Giving Tuesday, a day to pay it forward after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Organizations like RIFA offer programs like…

Millions return home after Thanksgiving holiday

JACKSON, Tenn. - Nearly a quarter of Thanksgiving travelers returned home Sunday, making it the busiest travel day of 2016 so far, according to data compiled by Trip Advisor. While many people flew home to their destinations, even more people…

West Tennesseans participate in Small Business Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. --  95 million people shopped small during Small Business Saturday, spending more than $16 million in 2015. Even though some big retailers have extended sales through the holiday weekend some consumers have opted to shop small instead. "Small…

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