Harry Reid remembered as a fighter, skilled Senate dealmaker
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has died. He was 82 and had battled pancreatic cancer for several years. The combative boxer-turned-lawyer was…
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THP encourages safe driving during New Year's Eve celebrations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol is preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations. "Starting at 6 p.m., Dec. 31, troopers are going to be out working," said Lt. Bill Miller, with the…
Chipping of the Greens recycling tradition returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you ever find yourself after Christmas not knowing what to do with your Christmas tree? Chipping of the Greens is back after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19,…
New year, new you? Local gyms ready for those with fitness resolutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If your New Year's resolution is to get back into fitness, The Lift in Jackson says don't wait until January 1 -- instead, start mentally preparing now. "Think of it as…
Local restaurants still face big challenges as pandemic lingers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From COVID case increases, to a nationwide labor shortage, 2021 has presented several challenges for local restaurants in Jackson -- as well as booming business. "Our sales are out the…
Stolen truck victim speaks out on her experience
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local resident's truck is stolen on Christmas Eve and the suspect leaves something important behind. "I woke up about 12 o'clock, was going to the kitchen and I looked…
Kwanzaa celebrations take off as new year closes in
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many are finishing off their Christmas celebrations, another holiday is being celebrated until the new year. Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday started in 1966 by Africana Studies Professor Dr.…
Holiday season brought big sales, local store owners say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Most people are finished with all of their holiday shopping at this point. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams spoke to merchants about how the shopping…
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign comes to a close
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is wrapping up one season and preparing for the next. The organization finished their Red Kettle event on Christmas Day. "We raised around $120,000. We…
Shoppers hit the stores for post-holiday deals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shoppers scoured the stores for after Christmas deals. After spending the holiday with friends and family, a few shoppers took the time to hit the stores to make…
