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Robbery Suspect Returned to McNairy County

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.-The woman accused of robbing a local convenience store and stabbing a man before fleeing to Missouri is now behind bars in West Tennessee. Deputies transported Jennifer Butler to the McNairy County…

Wreck on South Highland Back Up Traffic

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Just as the rain was beginning to freeze in Jackson, a crash backed up traffic in south Jackson. It happened around 12:30 on South Highland Avenue near the Forked Deer River. According to…

Temperatures Drop, Risk of Hypothermia Goes Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Hypothermia seems like a condition you can only suffer from if you are stuck out in a blizzard, but a local nurse practitioner said that is a misconception. "Every year we do…

"Room in the Inn" to Shelter Additional Men from the Cold

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After fear that the icy conditions would force Area Relief Ministries' "Room in the Inn" emergency shelter to shut down, there is some good news. The director said one of its churches…

Lunsford Jury Deliberation Postponed until Monday

This video is no longer available. JACKSON,Tenn.- The jury will not begin deliberating the fate of former Henderson County Sheriff Ricky Lunsford until Monday. Closing arguments were held Friday morning. The judge later sent them due to the icy weather.…

Gibson County Residents in Icy Conditions

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson county residents say they were feeling the wrath of the ice cold weather. Kelvin Carter said his yard is covered in ice and he had problems getting home from work…

Bethel University Commencement Postponed

Bethel University's fall 2013 graduation scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, 2013, has been postponed due to icy weather conditions. It will be rescheduled and an announcement will be made in early January regarding the new date.

Winter Blast Photo Slideshow

What's the weather like in your part of West Tennessee? Be part of the 7 Eyewitness News Team and help us cover the storm! Send you video and pictures to news@wbbjtv.com for us to use on the web and on…

Teen Can Be Tried as Adult for String of Burglaries

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Charvasea Lancaster, 16, of Jackson, can be tried as an adult in 10 incidents of auto thefts and burglaries, and lawn mower and trailer thefts in Jackson and Madison County spanning from early September to mid-October. Following…

Business Closings

Current businesses with 200 or more employees that have announced closings are as follows: MacLean Power Systems (Trenton) - Fri: Closing at 10 a.m.; Sat.: First Shift report at 8 a.m. weather permitting Carlisle Transportation Products (Jackson) - All renaming…

Winter Weather Shelter Plans

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Jackson Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for locations for two different kinds of shelters in Jackson-Madison County. Officials are looking to set up a day shelter and…

Fire Marshal Warns of Home Heating Hazards

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The wintry weather conditions and threat of power outages mean you may be looking for ways to warm up your home. Don Friddle, the fire marshal with the Madison County…

Responders Prepare For State of Emergency

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Emergency crews are preparing for the worst and asking residents to do the same. "The potential definitely exists for long term outages, until the storm unfolds it's unclear but people should…

West Tennesseans Prepare For Severe Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- West Tennesseans are stocking up on essentials as they prepare for severe weather. At the Food Giant in South Jackson, customers flooded the lines, almost all of them buying water, eggs, and…

Shelters in Northwest Tennessee

These churches will offer food and shelter in the event of a power outage. Second Baptist Church 831 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-5223 First Baptist Church 123 University St, Martin, TN 38237 Ministry Center (731) 587-9555

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