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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

How To Keep Your Home Safe and Warm in Ice Storm

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The freezing weather and power outages means you may have to worry about keeping you and your family warm. The Madison County Fire Department says outages put many at risk…

Tips for Driving on Icy Roads

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Driving during winter weather can be dangerous and deadly. One of the Tennessee Department of Transportation's top concerns is speed. "Just slow down," TDOT Community Relations Officer Nichole Lawrence said. "I…

State of Emergency Declared for West Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A state of emergency is being declared in anticipation of a winter storm forecast to the western and middle parts of Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Jeremy Heidt said Thursday that the forecast includes freezing…

Former JPD Chief Running for Sheriff

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The day after Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork announced he will not seek a sixth term, the race for his job heats up. Former Jackson Police Chief Rick Staples told WBBJ…

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