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Man Arrested for Alleged Threat to Deputy

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – A McNairy County man is out of jail on bond after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a weapon at a Henderson County Sheriff‘s Deputy. According to the McNairy County…

Building at Randolph's Greenhouses Gutted by Fire

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – One building belonging to a Madison County nursery was heavily damaged in a Wednesday afternoon fire. The Madison County Fire Department was called to Randolph‘s Greenhouses after a fire broke…

Alarm System Saves Home after Heater Starts Fire

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A Jackson woman is thankful that her home alarm system was able to call authorities to her home when a fire broke out. The woman was not at home when a…

Obama unveils $500 million gun violence package

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence a month after a mass shooting in Connecticut killed 20 elementary school children. The package includes a…

Warmer weather moves into Tenn., warnings lifted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The National Weather Service has lifted all frozen precipitation watches and warnings in Tennessee as warmer air moves into the state. There are still some slick spots for drivers to be wary of and some school…

Union University's President Announces Plans to Step Down

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Union University President Dr. David S. Dockery called a faculty and staff meeting, Tuesday, to discuss administrative changes. Dr. Dockery has been Union University's President since 1995 and said that he…

Henderson County Deputies Make Arrests in Gun Thefts

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Deputies with the Henderson County Sheriff‘s Department have arrested several suspects who they said were involved in a gun theft ring. Robert Walters III, 18, Michael Mchorris, 18, John Winslow,…

JEA Prepares For Possible Outages

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Energy Authority is preparing for the possibility of bad weather. JEA crews and contractors have their electric trucks gassed and ready for problems that may be caused by ice in…

Wednesday School/Business Closings (01.16.13)

Augustine School - Closed Wednesday Alamo City Schools - Closed Wednesday Bells City Schools - Closed Wednesday Benton County Schools - Closed Wednesday Bradford Special School Dist. - Closed Wednesday Carroll Academy - Closed Wednesday Carroll County Schools - Closed…

Ice Photo Gallery: 01.15.13

Viewer submitted photos of the icy weather, Tuesday evening are in a gallery to the left. You can email us your photos by sending them to news@wbbjtv.com. You can also post photos or videos anytime in the YouNews section of…

West Tennessee Healthcare Partnering With Vanderbilt

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Vanderbilt University Medical Center and West Tennessee Healthcare is joining forces for a joint venture to bring more health services to our area. The agreement doesn't change ownership of Jackson-Madison County…

State of Tennessee Declares State of Emergency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The State of Tennessee has declared a State of Emergency, as of 4 p.m., CST, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, due to freezing rain and icy conditions in West and Middle Tennessee, and because of the possibility…

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