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First Responders Prepare For Possible Icy Roads

JACKSON, Tenn. – Workers with the Madison County Emergency Management Agency is loading their trucks with generators and other equipment just in case first responders need an extra hand during our icy conditions. "(We‘re) contacting the fire departments and law…

Security Guard Accused of Defiling Jewish Artifacts

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A war veteran in West Tennessee faces serious charges of crimes against members of the Jewish community. Jackson police arrested Justin Shawn Baker, 24, and charged with vandalism between $60,000 and…

Former Councilwoman Re-registers to Vote, Plans to Run for Mayor

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. – A former Bolivar City Councilwoman made a surprise announcement when she re-registered to vote, Monday afternoon. Brenda Woods went to register to vote again at the Hardeman County Election Commission. In…

Man Accused of Trying to Kill Two Women

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A man is behind bars accused of trying to kill his girlfriend and another woman in front of two young children. According to court documents, Obrian Belliford, 51, is charged with…

Road Conditions Still a Problem in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Residents on Murphy Lane Road in Whiteville were unable to get in or out of their neighborhood yesterday for more than four hours due to flooding. The Hardeman County Highway Department had…

Monday Afternoon/Evening Cancellations (01.14.13)

SSHS Project graduation meeting is cancelled for tonight and will be Wednesday at 5:30pm Bethel University College of Liberal Arts – Evening Classes (after 4pm) are cancelled The UT Martin Parsons Center --- classes closed for the remainder of today,…

Security Guard Accused of Vandalizing Jewish Artifacts

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Jackson man was arrested after he allegedly defaced religious items at a local hotel. According to a news release from the Jackson Police Department, they were called to the DoubleTree Hotel around 8:20 a.m. about a…

JMCSS Open Enrollment Meeting for Monday has been Cancelled

JACKSON, Tenn. - The High School Open Enrollment, Magnet School and Registration Meeting for the 2013-2014 school year that was scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2013 has been cancelled. School officials plan to reschedule the meeting at a later date.…

Street Flooding Traps Whiteville Residents

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY Tenn. - Whiteville Police said Murphy Lane off of Union Springs Road flooded Sunday afternoon, causing more than 50 residents to be trapped. Chief Steve Stanley estimates the water is nearly 5…

Officials Warn Residents to Drive Safely

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - McNairy County's Emergency Management Director Rudy Moore is warning residents in McNairy County to stay off the roads Sunday night, because there is damage, and it is dark out. Moore…

LIFELINE in Critical Need of Blood

JACKSON, Tenn. - A West Tennessee blood center is in critical need of blood. LIFELINE Blood Services said it is issuing an immediate appeal for all blood types. LIFELINE CEO Joe Schifano told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they do not…

Busted Pipe Causes Headache for Camden Residents

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Despite a weekend filled with plenty of rain, residents in Camden faced a shortage of drinking water, Sunday. The weekend weather gave city workers in Benton County quite a few…

Some West Tenn. Schools to Close Monday

This video is no longer available. Corinth and Alcorn County Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Monday in advance of expected winter weather in the area. Sunday's inclement weather is causing some schools to be closed on Monday, January 14.…

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