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Charges Filed Against Man in Inmate Death Case

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Gibson County inmate has been charged with beating a fellow inmate to death last month. According to the TBI, Antron Tyus of Humboldt now faces an additional count of reckless…

Kentucky Fugitive Caught in Gibson County

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- U.S. Marshals have nabbed a wanted Kentucky man in Gibson County. Donald Gallimore, Junior was wanted on a charge of federal probation violation involving his conviction of witness intimidation from 2006.…

Yeager Won't Give Up Fight for Gun Permit

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - James Yeager said the suspension of his hand gun carry permit is not only completely pointless but is wasting valuable tax payer dollars. "If I were gonna harm anyone, why…

College Students Compete in Pitch Contest

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-"Hit me with your best pitch." That was what some students heard today. The entrepreneur development center along with local colleges hosted a student entrepreneur "Shark Tank" business competition. Student entrepreneurs from participating…

Rural School Safety Top Priority in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Whiteville Elementary School leaders know violence can happen anywhere, even in a rural area like theirs. So they are taking steps to be prepared. Principal Mamie Polk, is working with the Whiteville…

UCPD Seeks Robbery Suspects Caught on Surveillance

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn.- Union City Police have released new surveillance pictures of two men suspected in a Sunday morning robbery of the B-P station on West Main Street. Officers say one man walked into…

Fish Tent Opens, Grand Floats Parade Friday Morning

PARIS, Tenn.- People are preparing for one of the biggest parades in West Tennessee. Friday, the City of Paris will host the World's Biggest Fish Fry. The 60th annual event is not just about eating, but will include the annual…

Henry County Medical Center may see budget cuts coming.

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.- As reported at the Henry County Medical Center Board of Trustees recent meeting the hospital is feeling the pinch from this year's mandatory government spending cuts and looking to balance their…

Ambulance Crash Prompts Reminder for Drivers

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - The wreck that ended with an ambulance and truck on its sides Wednesday in Gibson County has officers issuing a warning for drivers in times of emergency. They said think…

Area Relief Ministries Extending Room in the Inn

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--During the cold winter months, local churches gave homeless people a place to sleep at night. Area Relief Ministries recognized churches and volunteers in downtown Jackson on Thursday. Local churches host homeless people…

Measles and Mumps Outbreaks Reported in Some States; MMRs Urged

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Measles and mumps break out in several states across the country, according to healthy officials. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages people to have their children vaccinated. The state requires kids to get…

Mississippi River bridge hit by barge

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - For the second time in less than a week a Mississippi River bridge has been struck by a barge. The latest incident on the flooded river happened Thursday morning when a barge struck the bridge at…

Deputies Have Identified Suspect in Four-Wheeler Thefts

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. Benton County investigators shared with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News who they are looking for in connection with a string of four-wheeler thefts. Sheriff Tony King said all the four wheelers have…

Affidavit: Business Owner Set Fire to Her Store

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY Tenn.- A McKenzie business owner and her friend have been arrested. The pair is accused of setting fire to the popular downtown gift shop, "Impressions." McKenzie Police charged Christien D. Radford, 40,…

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