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Mushroom Farm Found in Crockett County

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - The lights may still be on at Greg Davis' residence but after a drug raid of his house, nobody's home. Neighbors of Davis say a peaceful night at home turned…

Crash Kills One in Madison County

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a deadly early morning car crash on Christmasville Road after the vehicle hit a tree and caught fire. Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork said the…

North Side Students Collect More than 1,300 Cans for RIFA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-North Side High School students got a break from their usual dress code, Friday. They were able to wear jeans while helping out their community. Students could wear jeans to school if they…

Car Crashes into East Jackson Home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A strange incident in East Jackson, Friday night involving a car crashing into a home. A resident who lives in the home said she was sleeping when she heard a loud noise. She…

Decatur Co. Announces New Industry

PARSONS, Tenn.- Decatur County leaders held an open house, Friday as they announced the location of a new industrial facility. Infinity Laboratories, Inc., a Tennessee-based start-up company, will open their operation this spring in Parsons and employ approximately 50-70 employees…

Bells Man Charged with Distributing Meth

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.-A Crockett county man has been accused of distributing meth. Angel Hernandez, Junior, 29, of Bells was taken into custody on March 12 after a search warrant carried out of his hotel room. A federal grand jury met…

JTA Proposing New Bus Stop Shelter in South Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Good news for some riders of city buses in Jackson as the city council is considering building new shelters at some more popular spots. One of the areas is along South Highland…

FAA to Close McKellar-Sipes Tower on April 7

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - In just a few weeks, close to 200 airport traffic control towers around the county will close. One of the affected airports is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in West Madison County.…

Two Arrrested in Connection with Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Late Friday morning, Jackson Police and U.S. Marshals arrested a Jackson couple. Officers believe Jermal Marable, 28, shot into a woman's car along West University Parkway just before 430 a.m. on March…

Cold Case Murder Suspect to be Arraigned

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News can tell you when the man suspected in a cold case murder in Henderson County will return to West Tennessee to face charges. John Edward Miller, 47,…

Hardin County Murder Investigation

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn.- Hardin County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a murder mystery, after a woman's body was found hidden inside an apartment off Heath Lane, Wednesday. "You wouldn't think about murder over here in…

Veterans Cemetery Steering Committee Meets

PARKER'S CROSSROADS, Tenn.- West Tennessee is one step closer to getting a veterans cemetary of its own. In a meeting held Thursday evening, the cemetery steering committee evaluated and decided on a location. Their first choice is Parker's Crossroads in…

Man Cleared in Benton Co. Burglaries

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-Police in Camden told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News charges against a man originally believed responsible for several burglaries have been dropped. Waymon Tharpe, Junior was suspected of several break-ins but officers say they discovered he had an alibi.…

Incoming Superintendent Giving Input on Long Range Plans

JACKSON, Tenn. - Verna Ruffin did not hold back in her first school board meeting since being hired as superintendent. Ruffin came to the meeting with goals already in mind and how to accomplish them which surprised the board who…

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