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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,…

Notre Dame explains phony death of Te'o's girlfriend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - A story that Notre Dame Heisman finalist Manti Te'o's girlfriend had died of leukemia turned out to be a hoax apparently perpetrated against the linebacker. Calling it incredibly embarrassing to talk about, Te'o said in…

West Tennesseans React to Gun Measures

JACKSON Tenn.- Many West Tennessee gun owners don't believe President Obama's 23-point executive order is the solution to stopping mass shootings like the most recent one in Newtown, Conn. President Obama signed the executive order Wednesday and a part of…

Residents Rallying to Keep Post Office in Jacks Creek

This video is no longer available. JACKS CREEK, Tenn. - The fate of the post office in Jacks Creek is hanging in balance. United States Postal Service representatives are set to visit the small Chester County town on Thursday night…

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