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Tennessee's Jones faces balancing act on caravan

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Butch Jones faces a delicate balancing act this month as he talks to fans and alumni during the Volunteers' caravan. Jones is vowing to make Tennessee a championship-caliber program again while also having to…

Old Mars Pet Food Building Demolished

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn.-A former pet food building is officially no more and a WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewer had the video to prove it. Cell phone video was taken just a few yards away from…

Benton County Man Accused of Threatening Judge

CAMDEN, Tenn. - A Benton County man is behind bars accused of threatening to murder a local judge. Oscar Lee Taylor is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail. Taylor is being charged with retaliation. Sheriff's Deputies said he sent…

Boston Marathon Runner Finally Receives Medal

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- At least one West Tennessean will be back in Boston next April. You may remember Scott Stader of Jackson, who shared his story with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News right after the bombing.…

Lack of Storm Sirens in Benton County Cause Alarm

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - It has been just four years since tornadoes tore through Benton County devastating homes and endangering lives. Shirley Mosley said her life was saved because a siren awakened her and her…

Three Drownings in Eight Days Reported at Reelfoot Lake

This video is no longer available. LAKE COUNTY, Tenn- Three boating deaths in more than a week at one West Tennessee lake has some boaters taking extra precautions. It is a beautiful lake; but some boaters said what has happened…

Governor Signs Law Requiring Interlock Devices

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Governor Haslam signed a new ignition interlocking bill into law, Thursday, that requires everyone who gets a DUI to have the breathalyzer device in their car. The law lowered the intoxication level…

Double Murder Suspect's Preliminary Hearing Date Set

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has new information concerning the man who was accused of killing two people in downtown Jackson. Anothony Swift's preliminary hearing has now been set for the morning of…

Star Center Honors Job Training Graduates

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A very special graduation was held for some West Tennessee students ready for a bit more independence. The Star Center held its job training graduation, Thursday afternoon at the center on Old…

Photos of Car Suspected in Burglaries Revealed

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- In hopes of solving at least six home break-ins in Madison county investigators are hoping you can identify a car that has been linked to the burglaries. It is believed to…

Student Wins Grand National Award for Cursive Writing

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. - Perfect handwriting seems to be something you have or you do not have. At Northside Elementary School, fifth grade student Caroline White has a talent for perfect handwriting. "In first and…

Food Stamp Benefits on the Chopping Block

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Congress could cut thousands of dollars in food stamp benefits. “The economy's really low right now with jobs and everything and people need to eat," said Michele Powell, of Jackson. Powell depends on…

Local Conservative Groups Worry Over IRS Attention

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Tea Party and the group Tennesseans for Liberty are now speaking out about what is happening in Washington, D.C. David Nance is the chairman of the 8th District Tea Party that…

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