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Jackson-Madison Co. Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Held

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Four new members entered the Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame, Thursday night. Earlier in the day, the honorees gathered for a luncheon. The inductees included Ginger Bryant, Chris Maxwell, Franklin Payne…

Friends and Neighbors React to Break in Holly Bobo Case

This video is no longer available. DARDEN, Tenn. - Strong winds may have shook the trees near Box Road in Henderson County where Holly Bobo's purse was discovered, but the conviction of neighbors who believe Holly is still alive was…

Fertilizer: a Highly Combustable Substance

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.-, When many people hear the word 'fertilizer', they usually think of something they use in the backyard to plant flowers or garden with. West Tennessee farmers use fertilizer every day. Fertilizer…

Experts: Ricin is Naturally Occurring Poison

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--A man from Corinth, Mississippi is accused of sending letters laced with ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker, (R) from Mississippi. “In order to disperse this it‘s gotta be somebody that…

JPD Deputy Chief Campbell Reveals Retirement Plans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police Deputy Chief Gerry Campbell has announced that he plans to retire from the department on June 7. He announced he will become the Associate Minister for Northside United Methodist…

JPD Officer Hospitalized After Serving Warrant

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Officer Kelly Schrotberger was admitted to the hospital after serving a warrant. Early Thursday morning, Schrotberger assisted the gang unit in a warrant. It was not until the team returned back…

Community Saddened after Two Children Killed in Fire

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A tragedy in Dyer County is bringing the community together. Investigators in Dyersburg are looking into what caused a fire that killed two young children. Friends and family are grieving. "It…

County Files Public Nuisance Action Against Poise Lounge

This video is no longer available. UPDATE: On Friday, April 19, 2013 Chancellor James F. Butler issued a temporary injunction ordering the Poise club also known as the UpNorth club be padlocked. A hearing has been scheduled for April 26th…

More Than a Dozen Workers Laid off at Hospital in Martin

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. More than a dozen hospital workers at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin were laid off, Thursday. Hospital officials said the firing came as a result of the hospital making mandatory staffing…

All Madison County Storm Sirens Working

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- According to the Madison County Emergency Management Director, all 47 sirens in Madison County are functioning properly. If you live in the Jackson-Madison County area and are within ear-shot of a…

Two Arrested in Connection with Wednesday Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police have arrested a man in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting along Belmont Avenue. But they also arrested the man he may have been aiming for. Police said B.J. Ward,…

Shots Fired into Building on Old Hickory

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are looking for two men who opened fire shots outside an apartment complex along Old Hickory Boulevard in west Jackson, Thursday morning. Witnesses told police they saw two black men fire…

Football Coach Waived Preliminary Hearing

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-. JCM assistant football coach Anthony Anderson was back before a judge, Thursday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News was there when the 25-year-old waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Court records showed…

Holly Bobo's Purse Found, Law Enforcement Searching the Area

This video is no longer available. FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports that nothing resulted from Thursday's search effort. They do not currently have any plans for another search in the near future. ORIGINAL STORY: DARDEN, Tenn.…

County Files Public Nuisance Action Against Poise Lounge

JACKSON, Tenn. - A public nuisance action has been filed against a Madison County night club. According to Sheriff David Woolfork, at his request, Madison County Attorney Steve Maroney filed the petition in Chancery Court, Thursday. The petition requests that…

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