Daily Sports: 2.6.14
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Black History Month: Brenda Monroe-Moses
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-February is Black History Month. Each week WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will salute a West Tennessean who has made a difference for African Americans. But it is what Jackson native Brenda Monroe-Moses did…
Potholes Causing Problems, Costing Drivers Money
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Potholes are popping up all over West Tennessee. Not only are they dangerous for drivers, but the damage it does to your vehicle could cost big bucks. "It can go from…
Residents Upset About Local Grocery Store's Closing
This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dozens of Haywood County residents said they didn't know that their neighborhood grocery store, E.W. James, was closed until they stopped by to shop. "I didn't know it was scheduled to…
Health Advocates Urge People To Wear Red To Raise Awareness
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Go Red For Women is asking everyone in West Tennessee to take action by participating in this year's National Wear Red Day by wearing red in support of the cause. More…
TDOT Prepares to Patch Potholes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TDOT is warning drivers to expect lane closures through next Wednesday as crews work to patch potholes along I-40 throughout West Tennessee. Starting Saturday, crews will replace a concrete slab between milemarkers 94 and 95 in Madison…
Man Accused of Reisting Arrest, Carjacking Appears in Court
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson man accused of running from court earlier this week and trying to carjack a woman, was back before a judge, Thursday. Monterius Bradford waived his right to a preliminary…
Former Selmer Police Officer Sentenced for "Slamming" Arrestee
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A former Selmer police officer convicted for using "unreasonable" force and slamming a man to the floor during an arrest was sentenced, Wednesday. Christopher Eugene Reynolds, 39, was sentenced by Chief…
JEA to Host Customer Workshops to Explain High Utility Costs
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- JEA will host a series of educational workshops designed to help customers deal with and understand what may be higher utility bills due to record cold temperatures during the past few…
School Closures for Friday, Feb. 7
School Closures for Friday, Feb. 7: Obion County Schools Weakley County Schools
County Commissioners React to Sheriff's Retirement
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County commissioners prepare to pick a new sheriff following David Woolfork‘s resignation. “He had no other choice that he step down and stepping down at this time was no doubt the right…
Commissioners: Office of Sheriff will Take Time to Fill
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County has a new sheriff after David Woolfork announced his retirement effective immediately Wednesday. The announcement came just hours after a judge temporarily ousted Woolfork from office. Officials said Chief…
Man Injured in East Jackson Shooting
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting and for now they are releasing no suspect information. Officers were called to the 600 block of Rich Smith Way just off the Highway 70…
TBI Arrest Two for Theft of Funds in Lauderdale County
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Tuesday, Special Agents of the TBI Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrested Tammy Swann, age 41, in Madison County. On January 3, 2014, TBI agents arrested Tracy Kerlec, age 39, in Lauderdale County. On January 1, 2013, the Tennessee Department…
Arrest Made in Counterfeit Money Cases
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Police Investigators made an arrest Wednesday on a man suspected of passing counterfeit currency. Investigators with the General Investigation Bureau‘s Organized Crime Unit arrested Allen Vernell Battle, 32, of Jackson Wednesday morning on the Highway 45 Bypass just…
