Author: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Man faces false report charge after gunshot wound claim

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Thursday in city court on accusations of telling police he'd been shot by another man when he'd accidentally shot himself, according to court papers. Antwon Watford is charged with…

Vision 2020 proposed school zone maps

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to make a final vote on Vision 2020 on Thursday. The following links show revised school zone maps proposed by Vision 2020. Proposed elementary school map Proposed high school…

‘Vision 2020’ debate continues as vote approaches

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than three days, the Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to vote on "Vision 2020." But on Monday night, board members seemed to be unsure whether they could make that big decision. It was standing-room…

Holiday season launches with annual Jackson Christmas Parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday season was officially ushered in Monday night in the Hub City with the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Thousands lined the street to see and hear the sounds of the season. Marching bands, colorful, festive floats…

RIFA parters with Union University for holiday portraits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA took time to bring families together with a smile and some Christmas cheer. Saturday, the sevent annual 'Help Portrait' day provided free photos for local families in need. RIFA, along with student photographers from Union University,…

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Discovery Park of America celebrates its 500,000th visitor

[gtxvideo vid="6kMWkdgc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6kMWkdgc.jpg" vtitle="Discovery Park 500,000”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The 500,000th visitor walked through the doors of the Discovery Park of America Saturday afternoon. With a celebration, CEO of the park, Jim Rippy, welcomed guests Ashleigh Hartman,…