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West Tennessean Home from Disabled Carinval Cruise Ship

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A West Tennessean said she is happy to be back home after spending five days aboard disabled Carnival Cruise ship, Triumph. Carolyn Cox said she and her friends were on a…

JMC School Board Approves Superintendent Contract

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn-The Jackson-Madison County School Board has unanimously approved the contract for new superintendent Verna Ruffin, with one contingency: that her background check comes back clear. Monday night, the board met in a specially…

Grand Junction Searches for Next Step for Police Department

This video is no longer available. GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn- After weeks of controversy surrounding their police department, Grand Junction residents are now wondering who will protect them. This concern came after their only full-time police officer, Justin Powers, was terminated…

Storm Repairs Ongoing in Henderson & Chester Counties

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - John Almond started wood working as a hobby but it quickly became more of a profession. "I spend more time out there than I do in the house," said Almond.…

Dyersburg Man Charged with Attempted Child Abduction

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- A Dyersburg man accused of trying to kidnap a little girl on her way to school last fall, has been arrested. Dyersburg Police have charged James Weaver, 20, with attempted child abduction…

Local Business Honored for Support of Guard Soldiers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson's Lyondell Basell company was honored Monday with the Above and Beyond Award from the U.S. Department of Defense for its support of workers in the National Guard. The award was given…

JSCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Trevecca

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Leaders for Jackson State Community College announced a new working agreement with a Middle Tennessee University, Monday. Beginning in March, Trevecca Nazarene University will have an administrative office on Jackson State's campus…

Home Destroyed in Milan Fire

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - Firefighters are looking into what started a blaze at a home in Milan, Sunday morning. They responded to a home along Pierce Street around 9 a.m. The homeowner was there at…

Man Arrested After Car Chase in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police said they kept busy late Saturday night chasing a car they were trying to pull over. They said it started on Dr. F E Wright Drive after they attempted…

Firefighters Respond to Trenton Blaze

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Trenton firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. They said it happened at a home on South High Street around 2:30 p.m. It took firefighters about two hours to completely…

Severe Weather Awareness Week Starts Sunday

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee has had its fair share of tornadoes and severe weather, and because of that, officials said it is important to be prepared. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the…

Owner of Injured Dog Speaks Out

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn. - Owners of the dog injured in Saturday night's pitbull attack spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, and said the dog has died from the fight. Jackson Police said they responded to…

Jackson Residents Celebrate Black History

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Jackson Phi Delta Kappas held their annual Black History Month celebration Sunday in Downtown Jackson. This year's theme was "Positioning Youth in the Pursuit of Excellence," and everyone was on their feet…

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