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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…

Ambulance Catches Fire on Vann Drive

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- A McKenzie Regional Ambulance caught fire along Vann Drive late Monday, frightening the first responders inside. Officials said they believe the transmission caught fire in the ambulance. Paramedics inside said they noticed…

JPD: Domestic Violence Homicides Decrease

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Jackson Police said they have seen a significant decrease in domestic violence related homicides since the start of its Domestic Violence Unit. The unit began in late 2009, after officials said they…

Ruffin Answers Questions in Interview for Supt.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- It was a working dinner, Monday night for Jackson-Madison County School's superintendent finalist, Verna Ruffin. Monday afternoon, the current assistant superintendent of curriculum in the Tulsa, Oklahoma school district took questions from…

Gas Prices Expected to Continue to Rise in 2013

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- U.S. drivers are hoping 2013 does not start like 2012 at the gas pump. Across the country gasoline averages $3.30 a gallon, up one cent since January 1. In Jackson, prices range…

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