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Locals React to Gay Marriage Issue Before Supreme Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Over the last 24 hours, users of social media sites have shown their stance on the issue of gay rights as it moves through the U.S. Supreme Court by uploading pictures. The…

Water Problem Leaves Kindergarten Students Without Bathroom

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - Gracie Catlan, 4, said she was nervous all day because she was afraid she could have had an accident. Gracie's mother, Christine was moved to tears over her daughter's discomfort. "I…

Spring Planting Delayed by Cold Temperatures

JACKSON, Tenn.-It seems as if cold weather, not drought, is becoming the major concern for farmers this planting season. According to experts, the unseasonalbly cold weather is leaving much of the area unprepared to start working. Agriculture centers are already…

Union Baseball Players Honored

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News congratulates two baseball players at Union University. John Reed and Derek Roof earned the Tennessee Sports Writers' Association Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week honors during Union's…

Weather Changes Aren't the Culprit of Colds

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Some said that hot dry, or cold air can make you sick. Is that a fact or wives tale? Many believe that hot dry air dry up mucus in nasal passages leaving…

Kids at Juvenile Court Playing with "Puppy Pals"

This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn.- Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew and the juvenile court judge have partnered up to help the kids going through the court system, and they have a few four-legged friends who are a…

Man Charged with Killing Woman in Corinth

This video is no longer available. CORINTH, Miss.-Police in Corinth, Mississippi said they have arrested the man for a shooting Tuesday night that left a woman dead. Demarlen O'Bryan Davis, 25, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm…

Hardeman Co. Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud

This video is no longer available. CORINTH, Miss.- A Hardeman County woman has been arrested in Mississippi on a charge of TennCare fraud. Jennifer Davis, 37, of toone was arrested in Corinth, Mississippi. She was accused of using her state…

Doctors Explains Medicaid Decision, Residents on Both Sides

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - From the governor's office, the state of Tennessee is not going through with expanding Medicaid. "The reality of the matter is from the statistics, if Tennessee accepts the federal money we…

Spring Breakers Help with Storm Cleanup

This video is no longer available. BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn. - Volunteers, both young and old, made their way to a small town community, looking to help those in need. Nearly two month after a storm ripped through Bethel Springs, crews…

Three Charged With Metal Theft; Scrap Yards Fighting Crime

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- A Haywood County homeowner said he held three men at gunpoint until deputies arrived, after he caught them stealing scrap metal pieces from his home. Scrap metal theft is a crime that…

Sink Hole Develops in Downtown Paris

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY Tenn.- An eight foot deep sink hole has developed in downtown Paris according to the city's Public Works Department. City crews worked all morning to fill the hole located at the intersection…

Experts Offer Last Minute Tax Filing Tips

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Federal income taxes are due April 15. People have less than three weeks to file. Leaders with Morgan Tax Service in Jackson said it was swamped. “We‘re working 12 to 14 hours a…

Missing Child Found

This video is no longer available. UPDATE:Landon Barnes and his mother were safely located in Memphis, Tennessee . ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for Landon Cole Barnes. He was last seen at…

Changes Made to West Tennessee Healthcare Board

JACKSON, Tenn. - Leaders with West Tennessee Healthcare announced a change to its Board of Trustees, Tuesday. Sammie Arnold will conclude his term at the end of March, after 15 years of service. Arnold will be succeeded by Mrs. Vicki…

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