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Rural School Safety Top Priority in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Whiteville Elementary School leaders know violence can happen anywhere, even in a rural area like theirs. So they are taking steps to be prepared. Principal Mamie Polk, is working with the Whiteville…

UCPD Seeks Robbery Suspects Caught on Surveillance

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn.- Union City Police have released new surveillance pictures of two men suspected in a Sunday morning robbery of the B-P station on West Main Street. Officers say one man walked into…

Fish Tent Opens, Grand Floats Parade Friday Morning

PARIS, Tenn.- People are preparing for one of the biggest parades in West Tennessee. Friday, the City of Paris will host the World's Biggest Fish Fry. The 60th annual event is not just about eating, but will include the annual…

Henry County Medical Center may see budget cuts coming.

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.- As reported at the Henry County Medical Center Board of Trustees recent meeting the hospital is feeling the pinch from this year's mandatory government spending cuts and looking to balance their…

Ambulance Crash Prompts Reminder for Drivers

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The wreck that ended with an ambulance and truck on its sides Wednesday in Gibson County has officers issuing a warning for drivers in times of emergency. They said think…

Area Relief Ministries Extending Room in the Inn

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--During the cold winter months, local churches gave homeless people a place to sleep at night. Area Relief Ministries recognized churches and volunteers in downtown Jackson on Thursday. Local churches host homeless people…

Measles and Mumps Outbreaks Reported in Some States; MMRs Urged

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Measles and mumps break out in several states across the country, according to healthy officials. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages people to have their children vaccinated. The state requires kids to get…

Mississippi River bridge hit by barge

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - For the second time in less than a week a Mississippi River bridge has been struck by a barge. The latest incident on the flooded river happened Thursday morning when a barge struck the bridge at…

Deputies Have Identified Suspect in Four-Wheeler Thefts

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. Benton County investigators shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News who they are looking for in connection with a string of four-wheeler thefts. Sheriff Tony King said all the four wheelers have…

Affidavit: Business Owner Set Fire to Her Store

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY Tenn.- A McKenzie business owner and her friend have been arrested. The pair is accused of setting fire to the popular downtown gift shop, "Impressions." McKenzie Police charged Christien D. Radford, 40,…

Police: Man Hid Marijuana in Toilet and Baby Bag

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A jackson man is behind bars after Medina Police said he tried to hide marijuana from them. Investigators arrived at an apartment on caleb drive Tuesday night where they say found…

Second Man Arrested in Home Invasion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After 11 days on the run, a second suspect in a home invasion in east Jackson has been arrested. Isaac Williamson, 19, was arrested Wednesday morning. Officers said they found him hiding…

Woman faces terrorism charge after alleged threat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Murfreesboro woman is facing a terrorism charge after calling a local medical center and threatening to blow it up. The Daily News Journal (http://goo.gl/H9IAh ) is reporting that Prunella Wilkerson Boynton was booked into the…

Wahoos Win, Generals Prepare to Take on Chattanooga

JACKSON, Tenn. – After a 13 inning win, Tuesday night, the Jackson Generals and Pensacola Blue Wahoos made the quick turn around for a day game, Wednesday. The Generals had some early success in the game, but the Blue Wahoos…

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