Hardin County Schools to Close Thursday Afternoon
The Hardin County School System has announced they will close their schools at 1:00 p.m., Thursday. The closure is in advance of possible flooding in the county.
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Washington Douglas Headstart to Re-open Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. - Washington Douglas Headstart will re-open on Friday after being closed for two days. The school had to close Wednesday and Thursday due to temperature concerns. Officials stated that the building has an boiler system, and, due to…
Toyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall
TOKYO (AP) - Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. No injuries have been reported related…
US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.43 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell sharply this week and moved closer to historic lows, keeping home-buying and refinancing attractive. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for the 30-year fixed loan fell to 3.43…
Louisiana meat company recalls deli meat
A Louisiana meat-packing company has recalled 20,166 pounds of potentially bacteria-tainted cooked roast beef deli meat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Wednesday that Manda Packing Co., based in Baker, is recalling the meat that…
Memphis officer arrested on false report charge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police say an officer has been arrested on a charge of filing a false report. Police said Officer Brian Phillips turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday. He is out of jail on a $5,000…
Knoxville police find dead man in homeless camp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Knoxville police have found a dead man in a tent at a homeless camp. WATE-TV (http://bit.ly/Yd1bcc ) reported police responded to a disturbance call Tuesday night in the city's downtown area. They found an intoxicated man…
Missing Woman Located
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police said the missing woman WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you about on Wednesday evening was home safe. Police had asked for help finding Veronica Renee Smith, who was last seen April…
Teen Transferred to Adult Court
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A Jackson teen will be charged as an adult in connection with a Thanksgiving Day shooting in west Jackson. Wednesday, Tevin Murrell, now 18, was transferred to adult court by Judge Christy Little.…
Rash of Car Burglaries in North Jackson and Madison County
This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - JPD and the Madison County Sheriff's Department are searching for answers in the wake of two dozen car burglaries that happened overnight, Wednesday. Kendra Taggart was one of the victims.…
Last Minute Tax Tips
This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Tax day, which is April 15 at Midnight, is right around the corner, and professionals said there is still time for last minute filers. Tax preparer, Micheal Adkisson, said many taxpayers wait…
USDA Representative Visits Liberty Tech H.S.
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A greenhouse at a local high school got a USDA inspection. Dr. Janey Thornton, USDA Deputy undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, visited Liberty Technology Magnet High School to observe the…
Goodwill Job Fair Draws Hundreds
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Hundreds of job-seekers throughout West Tennessee lined up at the Goodwill Career Services Solution in north Jackson, Wednesday, all with the same goal in mind. The job fair brought out more than…
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…
