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Chipping of the Green Planned in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Now that Christmas is over, many Jackson residents have leftover Christmas trees, and city officials want them to be recycled. That is why Keep Jackson Beautiful is sponsoring "Chipping of the…

Snow Pictures: 12.26.12

Here are some photos of snow submitted to WBBJ. If you have any snow photos you would like to send us, you can email us at: news@wbbjtv.com You can also post photos in the YouNews section of WBBJTV.com

Fire Destroys East Jackson Home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A fire destroyed a home in East Jackson Wednesday afternoon. Jackson firefighters responded to a vacant house on Stoddert Street around noon Wednesday. Officials said it started in a concealed wall…

THP Unveils Emergency Vehicles for Winter Rescues

This video is no longer available. MADISON COOUNTY, Tenn., - West Tennesseeans weren't the only ones preparing for the potentially hazardous storm this Christmas. Tennessee's Highway Patrol is finally for the first time putting to use their Hummer vehicles used…

Christmas Eve Bandit Wanted in Henry County

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY Tenn.- The Henry County Sheriff's Department needs help identifying a man they believe burglarized two businesses on Christmas Eve morning. Deputies say a man broke into Cookie's Diner and South Side Cafe…

Four Inches of Snow Falls in Obion County

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. - West Tennessee residents did not get a white Christmas, but the day after has one county covered in snow. Residents in Obion County were under a blizzard warning until 9…

Dead Car Batteries a Big Problem in Cold Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- West Tennessee area tow truck drivers have been busy helping drivers jump their car batteries in cold weather. Across West Tennessee, mechanics told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that several drivers are having…

JMC Library Trading Cans for Fines

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A local library is letting residents pay their book fines in a unique way. It's all part of the Food for Fines program, put on by the Jackson-Madison County Library. They…

Shoppers Brave Snow To Find Deals

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Although many West Tennesseans woke up to find their cars covered in snow, many still braved the cold and wet conditions to shop after-Christmas sales. "We were coming snow or rain.…

Snowstorm heads east after South twisters; 3 dead

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South has begun punching its way toward the Northeast, slowing holiday travel. Post-Christmas travelers braced for…

Northwest TN Prepares For Potential Blizzard

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. - Dyer County Highway Department trucks are prepped and ready to protect the roads from snow and icy rain. Local residents said they're also getting ready for a snowy night. "I…

West Tennesseans Stock Up for Potential Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- As a winter storm threatens parts of West Tennessee, many residents are stocking up for the weather. One local gas station says it sold out of milk in hours, Tuesday. The Speedway…

Snow Welcomed by West Tennesseans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- West Tennesseans say they are happy to see the first snow of the year. While the Hub City is only expecting a dusting to an inch, many say they are hoping to…

Winter Weather Headed to West Tennessee

A winter storm is expected to impact West Tennessee tonight through Wednesday morning. Expect heavy snow combined with strong wind gusts will likely lead to blizzard conditions across northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel, and northwest Tennessee. BLIZZARD WARNING is in…

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