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Jackson Police Invesitigating Baby's Death

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A five-month-old baby is dead and now police are investigating how she died. Dessnie Hicks, who said she stepped out onto her front porch for just a few minutes to talk…

Jackson Police Investigate Suspicious Baby Death

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson Police Department confirms officers are investigating a suspicious death. According to police, officers and EMS were called about an unresponsive infant at an apartment in Allenton Heights shortly before 8:00 p.m.,…

Parsons Making Changes After Road Study

This video is no longer available. PARSONS, Tenn. - Every time emergency dispatch radios a car wreck, Parsons Police Chief Dale King said his heart stops knowing they are probably friends. In an attempt to keep his small town more…

Alternative Educators Meet in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Teachers from across the state traveled to West Tennessee this week. The Tennessee Alternative Education Association Summer Institute kicked off Thursday morning in Jackson. Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin delivered the…

City Looks for Code Violations in LANA Neighborhood

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-City workers walked the streets of Jackson on Thursday. Crews canvassed part of the LANA neighborhood looking for residents with code violations. Workers check for blight issues. “Things such as peeling paint, overgrowth…

Early Morning Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A stabbing in east Jackson sent a man to the hospital early Thursday morning. Officers said the stabbing happened around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Rosewood Street. The victim…

Trailer Thefts Up in McNairy County

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. - Thefts of cargo trailers are, worth thousands of dollars, are up in the area, according to McNairy County authorities. In the last two weeks, one has been stolen, and thieves attempted…

Police: Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - A Gibson County man is facing animal cruelty charges, after police said they found several dogs in cages outside his Medina home with no ventilation, no water, and moldy food. Officers…

Senior Center At Risk of Closing

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Local seniors are rallying together to stop their senior center from being shut down by the state. "It's like home," said Willie Kay McGuire, 89, a long-time attendee of the Whiteville Senior…

Research and Education Center Hosts Summer Celebration

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Hundreds of people attended the annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show on Thursday. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. at the West Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center off Airways Boulevard.…

Man Walking 1,000 Miles to Washington, D.C.

MILAN, Tenn.- A West Tennessee man is walking nearly 500 miles to push for change in Washington. Ernest Lee is treking from Memphis to Washington D.C. as part of his 'Thousand Mile March for Liberty'. Lee walks and bikes around…

High Speed Chase Leads to Crash

JACKSON, Tenn.-A routine traffic stop lead to a high speed chase, Wednesday night. Officers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they attempted to make a traffic stop and the driver of the vehicle drove off. He led officers to Ridgemont Drive…

Teen Accused of Extorting Children, Putting their Photos Online

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson teen is accused of extortion and identity theft after allegedly publishing nude photos of two underage victims. In a joint investigation, Jackson Police and the Madison County Sheriff's Department uncovered…

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