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Truck Crash Shuts Down Highway 64

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. – An 18-wheeler crash in Hardeman County shut down part of Highway 64 for more than eight hours, Wednesday morning. Officials said the crash happened around 3:00 a.m. and near Bolivar.…

One Arrest Made in String of ATV Thefts in Benton Co.

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY Tenn. - Deputies in Benton County said they have arrested one and are still searching for two others linked to a string of four-wheeler thefts in the county. Officers arrested Bobby Copper-Turnbull,…

Caywood Student Wins in State Agriculture Program

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn.- One Lexington City School student is smiling after winning a scholarship in a rather unique way. Caywood Elementary School 4th grader, Presley Goff did it by growing a cabbage. In fact, it…

Crockett Co. Cocaine Arrest

This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn.- Authorities in Crockett County said they have arrested a man after a cocaine bust early Monday morning. Officials said Robert Moore faces several drug counts after a deputy said he witnessed a…

Farmer's Market EBT Program Moves Forward

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- There is a new convenient way for those who shop at the Farmer's Market in downtown Jackson to make their purchases. Tuesday, Jackson City Council members approved a grant that will be…

Patterson Fields Questions from the Public

JACKSON, Tenn.- A second finalist faced the community and the school board as he attempted to convince them that he should lead the 12,000 students and the 2,000 employees of the Jackson-Madison County School District. Tuesday afternoon, Terence Patterson fielded…

Harts Bridge Crash Injures Man

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A two car crash early Monday afternoon along Harts Bridge Road in South Madison County sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries. Madison County Sheriff's Department investigators said the…

South Fulton Meth Lab Uncovered

This video is no longer available. OBION COUNTY, Tenn.- An Obion County sheriff's deputy said he was in the right place at the right time when he stumbled on a suspected meth lab. Denesa Nan Gatewood has been arrested and…

Condition of Driver in Bolivar Bus Crash Improves

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- In a follow to a story WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News brought you Monday, the driver injured when he slammed into the back of a school bus near Bolivar is improving. Officials…

Animal Shelter Volunteers Ask For Help With Fire Hazard

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn-Volunteers at Hardeman County Adoptable Animals Shelter are fearing for the safety of their dogs after finding out about a faulty hot water heater. Volunteers had a local heating company to inspect the…

Local Medical Transport Company Outlines Safety Precautions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Before Eagle Medical Services put their ambulances into service, it Is required to get a full inspection. "Everything is checked before the ambulance has the first patient put in it and…

Henderson County Deputies Lunching In Schools

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn.- In light of the deadly elementary school shooting in Connecticut last month, schools across West Tennessee have tried to step up security within their buildings but Henderson County Sheriff's Department officials said…

More than 500 students get day off, flooded school

GLEASON, Tenn. (AP) - Some West Tennessee public school students have an unexpected day off from classes because of a water problem. WCMT radio in Martin reported Weakley County School Director Randy Frazier got a call Monday night that water…

Cash Express Robbery Suspects Charged

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – The Humboldt Police Department has released the identities of the two men arrested after allegedly robbing a local business and then crashing their vehicle while trying to escape police. According to…

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