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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…

Downtown McKenzie Building Destroyed in Fire

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - A McKenzie couple is heartbroken after a massive fire swallowed the building they were remodeling, leaving only ashes and charred debris. "All my guys pulled me out of it," said owner…

Trio Sentended in Benton County Beating

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- Three people have been sentenced to serving time in state prison in the 2012 beating of Bonnie Nelson. The three broke into nelson's home in big sandy and beat her when she confronted them. Both Mitchell Hatch…

Police Swarm Home of Murder Victim's Girlfriend

This video is no longer available. BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. - Jackson Police continue to investigate the city's first homicide of the year. On Thursday, police searched the home of someone they said was close to the murder victim. Neighbors said…

Pit Bull Therapy Helping Veterans

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn- A West Tennessee pit bull owner and trainer, is using his dogs to serve those who served. Tim Curry takes his pit bull, Titan, to visit veterans who live at the Tennessee…

Bemis Montessori Students Learn About Nobel Prize Winners

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Seventh and eighth grade students took a walk through history dressed as Nobel Peace Prize Winners. From President Obama to Mother Teresa, every prize winner stood in the gymnasium at Bemis…

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