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U.S. Marshals Arrest Three in Gibson County

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- The same woman arrested last weekend by Humboldt police, accused of lying to officers, was picked up again Tuesday morning by U.S. Marshals. Eureka Mathis, along with her brother Leandrus Chester were…

Kenton 911 Calls to be Routed to Obion County

This video is no longer available. KENTON, Tenn. - Some Kenton residents are upset about a recent change in how emergency calls are handled. "It should stay in Gibson County," said resident Tiffany Cloar. "Right there, it's faster, and it's…

Hints to Spot Impaired Boaters

This video is no longer available. PICKWICK LANDING STATE PARK, Tenn.- Some local lake-goers said they are constantly looking out for drunk boaters; but they are not always easy to spot. Margie Warfield and her grandchildren boat on Pickwick Lake…

Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies to Use Tasers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The Madison County Sheriff‘s Department purchased new tasers deputies say could save lives. Andrew Pollock volunteered to be tased Tuesday. “Very, very painful, bad experience," he said. Pollock works as a sheriff‘s deputy…

Girl, 6, dies after shot by younger brother

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Police in Hopkinsville say a young girl who was accidentally shot by her younger brother has died. The Kentucky New Era (http://bit.ly/11Trt8K ) reported the 6-year-old girl was shot in the face Sunday morning. Police Sgt.…

CEO of Country Music Association resigns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve Moore, CEO of the Country Music Association and longtime board member, has resigned after nearly four years serving in the position. Moore said in a news release on Monday that he wanted to step aside…

Teacher of the Year Finalist

JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News wants to wish congratulations to the teachers that are now finalists for the Tennessee Teacher of the year award, two are from here in West Tennessee. The first one is Kay Hart from Henderson…

Tennessee Technology Center Gets New Name

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson has a new name, as of today. It has been renamed Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson. Leaders with TCAT said while the name…

Selmer Walmart Cash Register Thefts

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn.- Police need your help finding a man accused of theft in Selmer. Investigators say a man is wanted for prying open and stealing money from register's at the Walmart in Selmer. Police…

Man Arrested, Accused of Sending Nude Photos to Minor

This video is no longer available. BALLARD COUNTY, Ky- U.S. Marshals have arrested a West Tennessee man after he was suspected of sending nude pictures of himself to a minor. Griffin Lee Evans, 20 of Savannah was arrested earlier Monday…

Man Found Passed Out in Another Person's Home, Arrested

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Henderson County deputies have officially charged a man accused of breaking into a home, ransacking the homeowner's kitchen before allegedly passing out in the master bedroom half naked. Adrian Lamar Jamison…

Man Accused of Trying to Kill Wife, Indicted

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson man accused of shooting his wife on New Years Day will stand trial on charges of attempted first degree murder and aggravated domestic assault. Kenneth Turner, 64, was indicted Monday…

Lightning Strike Hits Gibson County 911 Center

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. - Gibson County dispatcher Gail Wallace was taking a call at the county's 911 center when out of nowhere the entire emergency service's system went down. "It was just raining and all…

Benton County Fisherman Found with Gunshot Wound

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Benton County Sheriff''s Department told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the body of a man found Sunday, who went missing was found with a gunshot wound to the head. The body of…

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