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Man Cleared in Benton Co. of Charges

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Charges have been dropped against a man in Benton County accused of throwing a party last summer, where several teens got drunk. On Friday, Dan Holloran invited WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…

McKenzie Elementary Custodian Honored

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - A McKenzie man is being recognized as a hero to local elementary school students. On Friday, Kevin Milton, who has been a custodian at McKenzie Elementary School for about nine years,…

Photo Released of McNairy Co. Burglary Suspect

This video is no longer available. GUYS, Tenn. - The McNairy County Sheriff's Department is trying to find a thief after a late night burglary, Thursday. According to investigators, the man, who was caught looking at one of the surveillance…

Sixth Teacher Pleads Guilty in Teacher Testing Scam

JACKSON, Tenn- A sixth Memphis teacher had entered a plea in connection with the teacher certification cheating scam. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Dante Dower, 40, of Belle Grade, Florida pleaded guilty Thursday with aiding and abetting in the case.…

Another Arrest Expected in Milan Armed Robbery

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn.- Milan Police said they have made one arrest in a recent home burglary, but expect to charge another suspect soon. Officers have charged Christopher Cottrell, 25, with burglary and breaking and entering.…

Man Accused of Stealing Air Conditioners from Area Churches

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- A man suspected of targeting churches and homes in Hardeman County since last summer is behind bars. Dexter Paul Sappington, 25, faces two counts each of theft and vandalism involving churches…

JMCSS Bus Capacity Questioned

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Parents of North Parkway Middle School students are questioning if their children are safe on Jackson-Madison County school buses. Parents who did not want to be identified shared cell phone video taken…

Jacks Creek Residents Fight for their Post Office

This video is no longer available. JACKS CREEK, Tenn. - Jacks Creek residents are passionate about the survival of what they call the heart of their community, their post office. A little less than a month ago, residents were sent…

Former Bank of Oakland President Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

This video is no longer available. FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn.- The former president of the Oakland Deposit Bank in Fayette County pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of bank fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Stephen Henry, 46, of Memphis,…

Madison Oaks Employee Accused of Sex with Minor Returns to Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News expected to learn more about the Jackson counselor accused of raping a young girl inside Madison Oaks Academy, but his preliminary hearing was rescheduled. Larry McIntosh, 24, appeared…

Gas Heater Safety Urged During Cold Weather

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Gas heaters have become safer than ever before, according to fire officials. But a recent fire involving a wall-mounted gas heater has safety experts telling gas heater owners to make sure they…

Arrest Made In Home Invasion, Drug Theft Case

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - A home invasion at a house on Old Denmark Road has landed one man in jail and two others on the run from Madison County deputies. The man who lives…

One Arrested, Two Wanted in Home Invasion

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Jackson man is behind bars after he allegedly stole morphine during a home invasion and tried to sell it. According to the Madison County Sheriff‘s Department, John Tyler Dotson, 24, is charged with aggravated burglary,…

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