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45th Annual UT Martin Rodeo Gets Underway

MARTIN, Tenn.-The 45th annual Spring College rodeo kicked off Thursday night at UT Martin. The three-day event is a showcase of young talent and serves as a platform for the upcoming College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. College athletes, both…

Two Charged after Meth Lab Found During Compliance Check

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.- In Weakley County, officers conducted home compliance checks on all 64 of the county's registered sex offenders, with three found to be out of compliance. Anjelika Tansil was arrested on a…

Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Former Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum landed in West Tennessee with one goal, to motivate the masses. "I'm excited to see them. This is the heartland, this is a place where…

Ex-Selmer Officer Fights for His Job

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY Tenn.- A hearing was held in Selmer, Thursday night, for fired Selmer Police officer, Quinton Garland, to ask the Board of Alderman for his job back. Garland was fired from the police…

Church Drops off Big Donation to RIFA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A big gift was donated by a local church with a big heart as they work toward fighting hunger in West Tennessee. Thursday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints…

Gun on Memorial Shirts Causing Controversy at School

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.- Students at Henry County High School are outraged that their memorial shirt made for fellow classmate has been banned on campus. School officials told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that the shirt…

Some First Responders Want to Carry Guns on the Job

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A local fire department said they believe firefighters and EMS personnel should be armed, but not everyone agrees. “It may be time to start considering arming the firefighters," said Fire Marshal Wayne Arnold…

McKenzie Students Collect Over $600 in Pennies

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - One man's junk is a treasure to the students at McKenzie Middle School, which is a penny. It took just a month for the 6th graders to collect over $600 in…

Grant to Redesign Dangerous Intersection in Hardeman County

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn- Residents in one Hardeman county town said the redesign of one dangerous intersection is long overdue. It is a small intersection but some residents said it is causing big problems. According to…

World's Largest Coon Hunt Underway in Decatur Co.

This video is no longer available. PARSONS, Tenn. - Hundreds of hunters from across the country are flocking to Decatur County this weekend for the world's largest coon hunt, and it is all for a good cause. Kelly Deere said…

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Damage

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A tree fell on a Jeep around 7:30 a.m., Thursday on North Royal Street in Jackson causing damage and tying up traffic for over half an hour. The driver of the vehicle, Don…

FHU's 'Makin' Music' this Weekend

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn.- An annual rite of spring is taking place at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson. Students are presenting the 2013 edition of 'Makin' Music' in Loyd Auditorium. The musical extravaganza is featuring competitive entries…

JMCSS Young Artists Honored

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Some budding artists are being honored by the Jackson-Madison County School System. Works of the young artists from across the system were chosen for display by art teachers in the system. About…

Lauderdale County Man Added to TBI Most Wanted List

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation added a West Tennessee man to the state‘s Top Ten Most Wanted list today. According to a news release, Darius Deshun Mitchell, 25, last known address 225 Hickman Street in Henning is…

Washington-Douglas Headstart to Re-open Friday

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An east Jackson school that serves local children will re-open Friday after being closed for a day. Washington-Douglas Headstart was closed because of the warm temperatures from the last couple of days…

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