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Marshals Capture Carroll County Fugitive

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-U.S. Marshals evacuated Park Ridge Apartments Thursday night in east Jackson as they searched for a wanted man out of Carroll County. Marshals told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Drew Smith was arrested around…

Deputies Give Girl Chance to Attend the Fair

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The dream to ride the Ferris wheel by 8-year-old Alissa Warren will finally come true thanks to the Madison County deputies. Deputy Zachary Cummings said when he heard Alissa had been…

Man Caught in Benton County for Theft out of Madison County

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Benton County deputies and Camden Police responded to a call about a man wanting to commit suicide. Officers responded and took Thomas Stevens into custody, guns and ammunition were also…

A-1 Landfill Appeal Denied, Could Close in 30 Days

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A-1 Waste's landfill in west Madison County could be forced to close in 30 days, after a court order denying their appeal. Madison County Attorney Steven Maroney told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

Lexington City Election Results

Lexington City Election Sept. 12, 2013 City of Lexington-MAYOR David Jowers 1206 Tim Pierce 571 City of Lexington-Alderman Pos. 4 Emmitt Blankenship 803 Waylon Buck 891 City of Lexington-Alderman Pos. 5 Jerry W. Bingham 772 Peggy Gilbert 920 City of…

Rural Development Grants Awarded in Humboldt and Milan

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-There is good news for Gibson County residents as the USDA announced two grants for two separate cities through its Rural Development program. In all, the money totals more than $30,000. The…

New Madison Co. Fire Station Opens

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Residents of West Madison County now will have improved fire protection thanks to a new fire station. Thursday, Madison County fire officials showed off the new station, located at McKellar-Sipes Regional…

Jackson Man Convicted of First Degree Murder

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A guilty verdict was handed down to Damarcus Cole, convicted in the 2011 murder of Demetris Jackson. "I think they (Demetris' family) feel like justice has been served," said Captain Tyreece…

Jacksonians Get a Preview of Discovery Park

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- In just less than two months... The much anticipated Discovery Park of America will open its doors in Union City. Several people here in Jackson got a sneak peak at the…

Local NAACP Leader Arrested in Washington, D.C. During Protest

This video is no longer available. WASHINGTON, DC. -- When women from around the country protested what they called inaction on immigration reform, today in Washington, West Tennesseans were among them. Tennessee NAACP President Gloria Sweet-Love of Brownsville was among…

Former Grand Junction Police Chief On Trial For Theft

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn- A former local Police Chief in court for his first day of trial, after allegedly stealing from his own department. Former Grand Junction Police Chief, Pat Ryan, is accused of theft between…

Man wanted in cornfield slaying captured

COWAN, Tenn. (AP) - The fourth suspect in the killing of a white supremacist group member in a Tennessee cornfield has been apprehended in New Mexico and is awaiting extradition. The Chattanooga Times Free Press (http://bit.ly/1g4kPzt) cited a statement from…

Man Charged with Killing Wife Waives Preliminary Hearing

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man charged with killing his wife in his family home has waived his preliminary hearing Thursday. Michael Smith Sr., 41, is charged with second degree murder of his wife, Christy…

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