School Closures and Postponements for Jan. 23
This video is no longer available. Postponed: Benton County Schools -- postponed two hours. Closed: Lexington City Schools Hardin County Schools, Closed Thursday and Friday
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Dozens of Firefighters Fight Blaze in Medina
This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. -- A business in Medina caught fire on Wednesday afternoon. Bartholomew Heating & Air caught fire around 1:30 p.m. According to Gibson County Fire Chief Brian Cathy, the fire started in the…
University of Oklahoma: No evidence of shots fired
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - University of Oklahoma officials say authorities have found no evidence of shots being fired on campus and no injuries have been reported. The school had posted a notice on its website earlier Wednesday saying there had…
Juvenile To Be Tried As Adult For December Home Invasion
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jarbaris Bond, the juvenile charged in connection with a December home invasion will be tried as an adult, announced Judge Christy Little Wednesday morning. Bond presently being held in the Juvenile…
Univ. of Oklahoma reports shots fired on campus
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Officials at the University of Oklahoma say a shooting has occurred on its campus and are telling everyone to shelter in place. The school posted a notice on its website Wednesday that people should avoid Gould…
Local Businessman Turns Himself In For Alleged Assault on Attorney
DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Todd Krasner turned himself in Wednesday morning for his simple assault and served him with a criminal summons in lieu of an arrest warrant. On Jan. 7, police were called about an assault at the Madison County…
Cost of Settlement Between County, Deputies in Woolfork Scandal
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- County Commissioners approved two settlements for Madison County Deputy Sharon Sangster and Lt. Lisa Baldarrama, Tuesday. The two claimed they were sexually harassed by Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork. Officials said…
Aldi Supermarket to Officially Open in North Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.- The first Aldi Supermarket in Jackson is set to open its doors Wednesday morning in north Jackson. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News got a glimpse of the outside of the store Tuesday. It is located just off of Stonebridge…
Burroughs Steps Away From the Dragons' Sidelines
"It didn't seem like anyone was in a rush. I rather be in a place that cares about athletics."
Emison Announces Retirement from JMC Health Dept.
JACKSON, Tenn.- The director of the Jackson-Madison County Health Department has announced he is stepping down. Dr. Tony Emison announced Tuesday's county commission meeting that he would retire effective February 28. Doctor Emison said he would continue to work part-time…
Daily Sports: 1.21.14
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King starts new science, technology school
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - In an effort to help better prepare students for 21st century careers, King University in East Tennessee has established a school of applied science and technology. The new school at the university in Bristol offers bachelor…
Officials: Five Fires Strike Hardeman County in Three Days
This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Grand Junction firefighters say for the month of January they've seen six fires, five of them happening in just three days. One of them, they say, destroyed a home on…
Dangerous Cold & The Risk of Fires
WEST MADISON CO, Tenn. -- The Madison County Fire Department is sending a warning to residents. They say to use extreme caution while trying to stay warm during this second round of dangerously cold weather. Fire chief Chief Eric Turner…
Judge Denies Bond for Shooting Suspects
This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson judge denied bond for two men accused of killing an Arkansas State football player and his stepfather. Derrick Wade came to court on Tuesday in a wheelchair. “During…
