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Local Health Department Recognized

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The Jackson-Madison County Health Department has been recognized as one of the best in the country when it comes to handling emergencies. The department has been recognized by the National Association…

Funeral Services Announced for UT-Martin Student

MARTIN, Tenn. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Trystan Bechtel, 19, of Trenton, a UT Martin student who died Wednesday in a car accident in Gibson County. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at the…

Black History Month: James E. Spencer

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn -- "You're black you will never get first Sergeant." These are the words retired Command Sergeant Major James E. Spencer, said he heard throughout his career in the Army National Guard, until…

Small Town Gas Station Sells $1 Million Lottery Ticket

This video is no longer available. MILLEDGEVILLE, Tenn. -- Someone's dream has come true after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. A $1 million winning lottery ticket was sold at the White Oak Shell store. "Even though it's a small town, the…

Storm Photos from Thursday, Feb. 20

Viewer photos from the thunderstorms and tornado watches across West Tennessee. Send in your photos (if you can take them safely) to news@wbbjtv.com

Va. man held in Tenn. on murder charge

SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) - U.S. marshals say they've arrested a suspect in a Virginia slaying on a Nashville street. Deputy U.S. Marshal Timothy Alley says 22-year-old Jeffrey O'Neil Jennings Jr. was arrested Wednesday on charges related to the June 2013…

House Votes to Pass Wine in Supermarkets Bill

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The House on Thursday voted to create a mechanism to allow Tennessee supermarkets and convenience stores to sell wine. The chamber voted 71-15 to approve the years-long effort to grant…

Obion County Clerk Indicted For Taking Public Money

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former town clerk of Kenton is accused of taking public money for her own personal use. According to state auditors, Kelly Ann Greer, misappropriated at least $2,000 of utility…

Local Farmers Support Ditching “Fall Back”

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- A bill in the state legislature could make Daylight Saving Time permanent in Tennessee. “I've always said I wish it'd be one way or the other," Jimmy Stanford, a farmer, said.…

Thursday Weather Closings and Postponements

Schools: Crockett County Schools, Closing at 1:30 Gibson County Special School District, Closing at 1:30. Humboldt City Schools, Closing at 1. Jackson-Madison County Schools will not have any after school activities Trenton Special School District, Closing at 1:30. Christ Classical…

Suspected Burglar Shot in the Groin by Homeowner

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Dyersburg police said they are investigating the shooting of a suspected burglar at the Perry Vincent Apartments off of Lake Road, Tuesday. Officers charged David R. Miles Jr, 30, of…

Arnold Furthers Football Career at William Jewell

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Another page was added to University School of Jackson rich football's tradition on Wednesday. A Bruin officially signed with William Jewell College . "It's a great day at USJ," said senior…

Weather Radio: An Important Tool for Weather Information

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The past several years here in West Tennessee have at times featured deadly tornadoes and severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds, large hail, and flooding rains that have wiped out whole communities.…

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