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Speakers seek review of no-bid outsourcing deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The speakers of the House and Senate say they will seek a review of a no-bid contract with a real estate firm that once counted fellow Republican Gov. Bill Haslam as one of its investors. The…

Police Investigating Claims of Theft, Official Misconduct

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn.- Lexington police confirmed they are investigating two of the city's aldermen after a complaint the pair misused city equipment and property. Investigators said Jerry Bingham and Jack Johnson are accused of taking…

Water Leak Repaired, Residents Happy to have Water Back

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department was brought in to McNairy County, not for a fire but to send divers five feet under water to fix a ruptured pipe.The leaking pipe…

Basketball Star Holds Camp in His Hometown

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn.- A former Memphis Tiger and local basketball star said he is teaching kids the fundamentals of life, using his favorite sport. Willie Kemp is playing professional basketball in Europe, but came back…

Police Seek Identity of Cell Phone Thief

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police need your help finidng an accused cell phone thief. Investigators have been looking through surveillance video taken at Genghis Grill on Vann Drive on May 26. According to investigators, a…

Pair Charged in Muse Park Robbery

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Aggravated robbery in a public park is what two men are accused of doing On Wednesday, Marcos Taylor and Caden Roberts, both 18 were arraigned in Jackson City Court. According to Jackson…

Suspicious Fire, Gunshots Under Investigation

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn- Shots fire at one Hardeman County home and another catching on fire, have police looking for answers. Police said a Bolivar woman woke to the sound of a gunshot, after a bullet…

West Tenn. Group Helps with Tornado Cleanup in OK

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. - Dozens of Gibson County residents are on their way to Moore, OK to help with relief efforts after a devastating tornado last month. Several Gibson County churches have banded together to…

Teens Help Those in Need During Summer Work Camp

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn.--More than 100 teenagers traveled to West Tennessee to help people in need this week. They volunteered to paint in the heat. Teenagers from 11 churches across the region painted houses in McKenzie,…

Humboldt Man Accused of Offering Teen Money for Sex

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A Humboldt man was arrested after he allegedly offered to pay a teen for sex. According to a news release, Paul Richard Johnson, 48, of Humboldt, is charged with solicitation of…

Rockabilly Hall of Fame Celebrates U.S. Flag

JACKSON, Tenn.- We are just days away from the national observance of Flag Day, a day to honor the Stars and Stripes. Tuesday night, area Boy Scouts helped kick off a special patriotic celebration honoring military heroes and the U.S.…

Man Accused of Sexual Battery in McNairy County

SELMER, Tenn. - A Selmer man, accused of sexually abusing a young girl, is behind bars. "He lived just a few doors down," said neighbor Vicky White. "It's in my neighborhood, my safe place." Jimmy Inman is charged with two…

Holly Bobo Murder Accusation Lands Man Behind Bars

This video is no longer available. NORTH WEBSTER, Ind. - A bizarre twist in Holly Bobo's missing person's case. An Indiana man has been arrested. He is accused of trying to frame a police officer from North Webster, Ind., in…

Heat Indices Reach Triple Digits

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - As summer approaches so do scorching temperatures that health care officials say can be deadly. However, the mid ninety degree weather didn't deter many west Tennesseeans from getting out doors. "It's…

Death of 7-Year-Old Being Investigated

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Madison County Sheriff's Department is investigating the sudden death of a 7-year-old Jackson boy. Sheriff David Woolfork told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the boy was taken to Jackson-Madison County General…

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