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Trees, Power Lines Downed, Homes Damaged in Brownsville

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - Artavious Prewitt said he was inside his home without power listening to the relentless rain beating against his window until suddenly it stopped. He looked out his front window to see…

Strong Wind, Storm Flips Plane and 18 Wheeler in Humboldt

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Strong winds are thought to be responsible for a plane flipping over at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. An 18-wheeler also overturned in Humboldt. Fire Chief Chester Owens told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

Marshals Arrest Fugitive in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- U.S Marshals find drugs, cash and a gun when they arrest a man, Thursday in Jackson, wanted for months. Marshals said Dedracus Brown was wanted in Rutherford and Hardeman Counties for violating…

West Tennessee Man Nearly Beaten to Death

This video is no longer available. GUYS, Tenn. - A West Tennessee man, who was nearly beaten to death with an ax handle, is now recovering at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. Family members are searching for answers; wondering…

JEA Reopens Downtown, Renovations Ongoing

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson Energy Authority reopened its downtown office, Thursday for the first time in days. Water damage temporarily shut down the facility. “Look like remodeling," said Vincent Weeks, a JEA customer. Weeks visited the…

Couple Honored for their Dedication to Jackson State

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.-Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bateman were honored by the Tennessee Board of Regents with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. The two have a history of giving to Jackson State Community College,…

Police Seek Identities of Suspected Car Burglaries

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Officers are hoping to have the luck capturing alleged criminals caught on surveillance video. Police said the two men seen seen in video captured last month by the victim's neighbor's home security system…

Charges Against SGCHS Teacher Sent to Grand Jury

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Suspended South Gibson County High School teacher and coach Kendal Bell was back in court, Thursday for a hearing that would determine if there was enough evidence for his case to move…

Red Cross Unveils New App to Find Volunteers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Volunteering for the American Red Cross is now as easy as reaching for your cell phone. The non-profit organization just launched a new smart phone app to recruit help during times…

Brownsville Suffers Damage During Storm

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - A Thursday afternoon thunderstorm resulted in many trees and power lines being downed in Brownsville. According to the Brownsville Police Department, authorities were responding to numerous calls. We have a crew en route and will have more…

Storm Damage Reported in Bells

This video is no longer available. BELLS, Tenn. - Trees and power lines were snapped when Thursday afternoon's storm rumbled through Bells. Here are some viewer photos of the damage.

Eddy Arnold Remembered by Special Events

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- One of West Tennessee's native sons was honored Thursday with several special events noting highlights of his life. The Daughters of the American Revolution, the City of Jackson and Madison County held…

Police Arrest Suspect in Convenience Store Burglary

JACKSON, Tenn. – Police have arrested a man who they believe broke into the Dodge‘s Fried Chicken early Wednesday morning. Investigators said he was caught after a citizen recognized the suspect from a surveillance photo shown on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

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