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Grainery Theft Suspect Arrested

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - A Henderson man has been arrested, accused of breaking into a local grainery. Brandon Pickens said he has had enough of the break-ins. "I try to live a Godly life, and…

Grand Junction Begins Hiring New Police Force

This video is no longer available. GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn- After controversy within their police department, residents of Grand Junction were left without police protection for weeks; now they said they finally feel safe again. The town's only full-time police officer,…

In-Depth Evaluation Ordered for Murder Suspect

DRESDEN, Tenn.- A West Tennessee man has been ordered to go for an evaluation at a mental hospital. Eric McAlister, 40, was charged with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder earlier this…

Top-seeded Union survives opening round with 81-75 OT win

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Union University women‘s basketball team opened their play in the 2013 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Tournament with an 81-75 overtime win over Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) University. Union improved to 21-8 overall, while…

Catholic church has new pope; white smoke rises

This video is no longer available. VATICAN CITY (AP) - Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis.…

UTM Women's Basketball to Host NCAA Tourney Selection Party

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin women‘s basketball team will host an NCAA Tournament Selection Show Party beginning at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, in the Skyhawk Fieldhouse. Fans will get a chance to watch the NCAA…

Ivy Renfroe Earns Double Player of the Week Honors

OKLAHOMA CITY - For her outstanding performances in the circle this past weekend to lead Tennessee to a pair of wins over top-ranked Alabama, UT senior pitcher Ivy Renfroe has been named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Player of the Week…

NFL Free Agency Starts off Fast

UNDATED (AP) - The NFL's free-agent signing period has begun with the defending Super Bowl champs losing two more linebackers and gaining a defensive end. Paul Kruger is leaving the Baltimore Ravens for the Cleveland Browns. A person familiar with…

Comet Seen in Skies Over West TN

JACKSON, Tenn.- It is a sight you do not see very often, especially one that will not come around for another 109,000 years. About a dozen amateur astronomers showed up at Liberty Gardens in north around sunset, Tuesday evening to…

Hippotherapy Program Kicks off for Spring

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY Tenn.- Rein-bow Riding Academy's kicked off its first day back for the year, Tuesday afternoon. The hippotherapy program runs from March until October, and uses horses as a tool to help handicapped…

Update on Prison Officer Injured

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an update on Monday's incident at the Whiteville Correctional Facility that left a prison officer injured. A spokesperson at the facility in Hardeman County said the officer…