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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…

“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…

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