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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…

Police Investigating Shots Fired Call at Lane College

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A Lane College security guard told Jackson Police he was shot at late Sunday night. According to officials, the security guard was approached by a male in dark clothing around 9:45…

Road Workers Give Advice on How to Stay Safe in Winter Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Traveling through the holidays could be dangerous in West Tennessee with a winter storm expected to hit Christmas night. Workers at Mann's Wrecker Service told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News their calls nearly…

Preparing Vehicles for Winter Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.- Officials are urging West Tennesseans to prepare their vehicles for the possibility of winter weather. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news spoke with Chip Littrell at Golden Circle Ford who said everyone needs to…

Santa Claus Surprises Kids

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn - Santa Claus surprised kids in an unusual place on Monday, at a BP gas station on Old Hickory Boulevard. According to Santa, he woke up in the morning and decided to…

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