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Train has derailed on Milan arsenal property

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A train derailed Wednesday afternoon on Milan arsenal property, according to the Milan Police Department. The derailment site has been cleared and traffic on Highway 104 is no longer affected,…

Teen accused of threatening students faces new gun charge

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- One of the men accused with threatening two Liberty Technology Magnet High School students after a minor traffic accident now faces an additional charge. Randy Montgomery, 19, is now charged with…

Tennessee amendments bring confusion to voters

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 are proving confusing for many voters. Officials at the Madison County Election Commission said 972 voters came in Tuesday to cast early ballots. That is the largest single day of…

Field increases to three in race for Jackson mayor

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- As WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News first told you Monday night, the race for mayor in the city of Jackson is heating up with a third candidate throwing his hat into the…

New Savannah police chief named

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The interim police chief in Savannah told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the city has named a new permanent chief. According to Interim Chief Terry Hosea, Gary Will Jr., currently the chief…

Locals able to keep a part of Bemis Mill

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Residents of Jackson were able to take home part of the Bemis Mill on Tuesday. The owner, Christian Morton, let residents come in and take free wood as a memento. "When…

Jackson nurse practitioner surrenders nursing license

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Jackson nurse practitioner John Michael Briley voluntarily surrendered his state nursing license last Friday, according to the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Briley was licensed as an advanced nurse practitioner at Primary…

Woman finds drugs, guns in backyard near elementary school

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee family found drugs and guns stashed in their backyard and say drug addicts are knocking on their door looking for their next fix. "Anyone including law enforcement says…

Second, smaller train derailment confirmed in Carroll Co.

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials with CSX Transportation have confirmed a second train derailment in less than two days. A train has derailed at the Bruceton train yard, according to CSX. According to the…

Eastern Tennessee eyeing another college

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials in eastern Tennessee are hoping to open the doors of a 35,000-square-foot building to students seeking a four-year degree. Sevier County Economic Development Director Allen Newton says the city of Sevierville and Sevier County have…

Search is on for new carrier at Jackson airport

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The search for a new carrier at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has begun just months after the airport secured federal funding to keep Seaport Airlines. The airport authority has confirmed Seaport will…

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