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UT Martin Rodeo Kicks off Tomorrow Night

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn.- The University of Tennessee at Martin is set to host its 45th Annual Spring College Rodeo starting Thursday and continues through Saturday at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Complex and Northwest Robinson…

Section of S.R. 188 to be Closed for Bridge Replacements

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT/GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Starting Thursday, state road 188 at the Gibson-Crockett County line will be closed so a bridge can be replaced. The existing narrow structures were built in 1960 and 1975 and will…

“Textual Harassment” On the Rise

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Verizon Wireless said textual harassment is on the rise. Instead of communicating in person, people send texts, emails, and messages. “You just unfortunately see it a lot now," said Candace Morgan, Verizon Wireless…

Audit Shows Misused Fuel Card, Missing Evidence in Grand Junction

This video is no longer available. GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn- New controversy for the Grand Junction Police Department in Hardeman County, after the state Comptroller released findings from an audit. According to the newly released report, when former Police Chief, Pat…

Coach Returns to Court after Second Arrest

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Anthony Anderson was handcuffed watching on a television screen listening to the judge. He was sent to jail with the help a viewer watching WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. "In this particular case the…

Fire Leaves One Dead in Gibson Co.

This video is no longer available. BRAZIL, Tenn. - Firefighters are investigating a blaze that killed an elderly Gibson County woman early Wednesday morning. Marilyn Hay said she has known Elizabeth Jarnigin all her life. "It's just a sad situation,"…

Feds seek to shut down Mo Money Taxes

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are seeking to shut down a Memphis-based company based on claims it prepared false tax returns in at least three states. The Justice Department said Wednesday it is…

Strong storms building, heading to Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - West Tennessee is battening down for a blow as the first major storm system of spring pushes into the region. Thunderstorms are expected to intensify after beginning Wednesday afternoon and become most intense as a cold…

Presentation Held to Prevent Educator Sexual Abuse

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- The group "You Have the Power" held a panel "Innocence Shattered: The Devastating Legacy of Educator Sexual Misconduct," on Tuesday. The group said they sent out press releases to all the schools…

Benton County Gas Station Burglarized

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - Dipak Patel of Big Daddy's gas station in Benton County said he cannot believe his gas station was burglarized. Frequent visitors of the station call Patel a good man and a…

Bethel Baseball Player Named National Player of the Week

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn.- Congratulations to Bethel University's Brian Ferrell. The senior left feilder from Jackson has been named the NAIA's National Baseball Player of the Week. The selection is based on his performance during the…

Arlington Elem. Hosting TCAP Camp

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Studying or preparing for a big test, such as TCAPs is not always a fun thing. That is unless you are a student at Arlington Elementary School. Tuesday, in an effort to…

SGCHS Scholar Signs to Run Cross Country at FHU

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - A South Gibson County High School student is going the distance with her running. On Tuesday, senior Sheyenne Nelson signed with Freed-Hardeman University to run cross country for the Lions. Nelson…

Gibson Co. EMA Using New Alert FM App

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Tornado season in West Tennessee is here, and now Gibson County has a smartphone app to help keep residents safe during an emergency. It is part of the Alert FM system,…

State Study Explores Later School Start Times

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-The state is exploring later school day start times, after a study suggests that the later times contribute to better student performance; but are Jackson-Madison County school officials considering the change? In April,…

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