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Lincoln Courts Apartment Fire Being Investigated

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A scare Monday night as flames erupt inside an apartment at Lincoln Courts in east Jackson. Fire fighters were called just after 8:15 p.m. and said everyone was able to get out…

Religious Emphasis Week at Lane College

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A more than century long tradition kicked off at Lane College as this week is Religious Emphasis Week. It is an effort to provide focus on the relationship between the college…

Community Safety Awareness Meetings

JACKSON, Tenn.- Local experts want to help you stay safe in an emergency. During the next month, the Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a series of Community Safety Awareness programs beginning Tuesday. Local emergency responders will be on…

Goodwill's Extended Hours

JACKSON, Tenn.- Goodwill is extending its hours at donations sites across West Tennessee after our colder than usual January slowed drop-offs to start the year. Goodwill reported a significant drop in donation's last month, which translated into a drop in…

Huntingdon Police Confirm Deadly Shooting

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Huntingdon Police confirmed one person is dead after a late night shooting, Sunday. The shooting happened at 328 Hunt Street at around 11:54 p.m, according to Capt. Johnny Hill with Huntingdon…

Tipton County Power Outages

This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.- Almost 2,000 Southwest Tennessee Electric customers in Tipton County could spend the night without heat or light due to ice that fell overnight. According to the utility, crews are working around…

Lawmakers Consider 15-Cent Christmas Tree Fee

This video is no longer available. BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Federal lawmakers are expected to vote on the controversial Farm Bill this week. The legislation includes a 15 cent fee for Christmas trees. “Anytime anybody else is helping get the…

Memphis man convicted of murder in baby's death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Prosecutors say a father has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his 3-month-old daughter. Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich said Friday that 23-year-old Sebastian Pegues also was convicted of aggravated child abuse…

School Closings and Postponements for Monday, Feb. 3

School Closings and Delays for Monday, Feb. 3 Alamo City Schools Closed Augustine Schools -- Opening at 9 a.m. Bells Public Schools Closed Benton County Public Schools Closed Bemis United Methodist Children‘s Center Preschool Bethel University Closed College of Arts…

Carroll Co. Train Derailment Clean Up Continues

This video is no longer available. CARROLL CO. Tenn., - Clean up of last month's train derailment in Carroll County is still underway. The company, CSX , who owns the train that derailed said in a release Sunday they still…

Church Gives Back During Super Bowl Party

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Sunday night being the biggest night in the NFL, many were anxious to see who would take home the Super Bowl title. But some West Tennesseans used the big game to help people in need.…

Elderly Couple's Home Destroyed in Fire

HENRY CO. Tenn., - An elderly couple's home in Mansfield was destroyed in a fire, Saturday. Fire officials tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News one of the homeowners was using a wood burning stove in the garage of the home when…

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