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Elmcroft community honors public servants with 'Hero's Lunch'

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The staff and residents of Elmcroft Senior Living did their part Wednesday to say thanks to those who serve the public every day. Police officers, firefighters, postal workers and emergency responders…

Dylan Adams moved to Weakley Co. jail

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the alleged suspects in the Holly Bobo case is now in a new jail. Dylan Adams was transferred from Robertson County Jail Tuesday night. He now is in…

Man accused in Martin beating death has hearing reset

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man accused of beating a fellow resident to death at a mental health home in Martin had his preliminary hearing reset Wednesday. The hearing for Marcus Freeman, 32, of…

Freed-Hardeman says Cosby still on for benefit dinner

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University's 50th Benefit Dinner will still feature Bill Cosby, the university confirmed Wednesday on its Facebook page. The Church of Christ-affiliated university previously has said Cosby was chosen because of…

Jackson schools name new human capitol officer

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Jackson educator and administrator will take the reigns as the new chief human capitol officer for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin announced Tuesday that Dr.…

Vacant house catches fire in Maury City

This video is no longer available. MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Office confirms they received multiple calls reporting a house fire around 2:25 a.m. Wednesday. Deputies say a vacant house at the corner of Sharp and College…

Suspect in Bobo case transferred to new location

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the suspects in the Holly Bobo case is being transferred to a new jail. District Attorney General Matt Stowe confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Dylan Adams was moved Tuesday night from the…

Caught on camera: Inmate allegedly stabs another inmate

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An inmate faces additional charges after investigators say he stabbed another inmate. Surveillance video shows James Wynn making a dash into a visitation pod in the jail. Capt. Tracey Grisham…

Meth lab discovered inside rural Gibson County home

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A large scale meth lab discovered in rural Gibson County, Tuesday night. Investigators with the Gibson County Drug Task Force said they were looking for a known fugitive at 375…

911 dispatch board reviews recommendations

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- 911 Board members of Brownsville and Haywood County met Tuesday to review recommendations on improving the dispatch center. Starla Singleton, director of the Brownsville-Haywood County Dispatch Center, broke into tears during…

Some in West Tenn. alarmed by rising health care premiums

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- More Tennesseans are insured today than have been in 10 years. Some said it is because of the Affordable Care Act, yet that same federal measure is being blamed for skyrocketing…

Couple accused of hiding meth in teddy bears face judge

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The couple accused of hiding crystal meth in teddy bears waived their right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Chris Barcio and his girlfriend, Melissa Axley, were arrested in June after…

Local experts offer tips to avoid winter weather health risks

This video is no longer available. MIDTOWN JACKSON -- On a day when temperatures barely reach freezing, the National Weather Service in Memphis spotlights the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia as part of Winter Weather Awareness Week. Our temperatures and…

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