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Stolen Tractor Recovered in Chester County

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Thanks to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers a tractor stolen in mcnairy county has been returned to i's rightful owner. On Friday, former McNairy County Mayor Jai Templeton reported he had his…

Body of Dead Man Found Behind Elementary School Identified

This video is no longer available. BREAKING NEWS FROM WBBJ 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police have identified the man found shot to death near Lincoln Elementary School, Thursday morning. Investigators believe Lacord Matthews, 24, of Jonestown, Miss.,…

Bethel Springs Without Police Again After Waiver Denied

This video is no longer available. BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn-A McNairy County town is without a police department after the last two officers were fired off the force, because the state determined they were not qualified. "The P.O.S.T. Commission called me…

Local NAACP Chapter Outraged by Supreme Court Decision

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Earlier this week, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Their decision eases restrictions on 15 states who previously had to get federal approval to change…

Buddy White Honored at Retirement Reception

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools was honored Thursday as teachers, students and community leaders attend a reception in his honor. The central office on North Parkway has been busy as well-wishers…

Fireworks Stands Popping Up in West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The fourth of July is just a few days away and fireworks stands are popping up all over West Tennessee. Some stand owners said they have sold fireworks every 4th for 30…

How to Handle Heat on Fluid Restrictions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Doctors urge patients with chronic illness on fluid restricted diets to be safe in the dangerous heat. Some elderly patients can have fluid restrictions, and doctors told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News this…

Police Seek Identity of Shoplifting Suspect

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are asking for the public's help to identify a shoplifting suspect. Employees of from the Walmart on South Highland Avenue reported a white man pushed out a 43" Samsung…

Body Found Behind Local Elementary School

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A man was found shot and killed in East Jackson, Thursday morning. According to Jackson police the victim, described as a black man, was shot multiple times. The body was found…

Train Cars Raised at Discovery Museum

This video is no longer available. OBION CO., Tenn.- The trains are on track at Discovery Park of America. A steam engine and a rail car were raised and lowered Wednesday to their last stop outside the museum's "Depot" attraction.…

Arrests Made in Humboldt Pizza Delivery Driver Robbery

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- In Humboldt, three people have been arrested in the dog attack and robbery of a pizza delivery driver exactly two weeks ago, Wednesday. James Folks, Willie Marshall and Deshun Parchman all face…

Teen to be Tried as Adult in March Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-.A ruling Wednesday by the Madison County Juvenile Court Judge sends the case of a 17-year-old accused in a March shooting to adult court. Hentrick Long is charged with attempted first degree murder…

Governor Announces Transportation Grant for Brownsville

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-Governor Bill Haslam was in Haywood County Wednesday to announce new state funds to help makeover downtown Brownsville. Several people gathered to meet with the governor as he handed over a check for…

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