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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…

Water Outage Update

This video is no longer available. MILLEDGEVILLE, Tenn.-There is good news for some folks in Adamsville and Milledgeville as water has been restored for some customers who have been without since last friday. Utility officials told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…

Tuesday Power Outage Along Royal Street

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Failed cables are believed to be the reason for hundreds in Jackson losing power, which meant no air conditioning, Tuesday afternoon. Jackson Energy Authority officials told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the underground…

TCA Introduces New Baseball Coach

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Trinity Christian Academy has a new Head Lion in charge of its baseball program. Tuesday, Johnny Growe was announced as the new head coach. His previous experience includes 31 years coaching at…

Crash Kills One in Hardeman County

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. - A Hardeman County man is dead and two hurt, after a dump truck collided with a SUV. Part of Highway 18 was shut down for several hours from the wreck, as…

Repairs to Stop Flooding on Murphy Lane Bridge Completed

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Residents of Murphy Lane, off of Union Springs Road in Whiteville, said the construction of a new bridge is long overdue. In January, residents were stranded in or out of their homes,…

Jackson Police Getting New Police Cars, Helicopter

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson city council members approved about $1 million in funding that will pay for 25 new cars for the Jackson Police Department. “A lot of these cars are running everyday at least two…

Job Fair Sponsored by Rep. Johnny Shaw Set for Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn.- If you are still looking for a summer job, get your resume ready. The Tennessee Career Centers and State Representative Johnny Shaw are hosting a Summer Job Fair in Madison County. It is scheduled for this Thursday, June…

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