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Miss Tennessee kicks off in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Women from across the state vying for the Miss Tennessee crown have officially landed in Jackson for a week of competition. Reigning Miss Tennessee, Shelby Thompson, said her year representing the…

Jackson Generals wheelchair basketball team holds fundraiser

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Generals Wheelchair Basketball team got out in the sun on Saturday to wash cars and raise money for their upcoming season. Organizers said it has been nearly ten years…

Truck and Tractor Pull: Big and Loud

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was ground stomping, mud slinging action Saturday night as fans from across the area came out to Jackson Fairgrounds Park for the Truck and Tractor Pull's second and final night.…

Mealer crowned best grocery bagger in the state

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- You may remember the story earlier this week of Luke Mealer, the grocery bagger who was set to compete in the State Baggers competition this weekend. On Saturday, Mealer was picked…

Highway 70 yard sale wraps up three-day event

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A bargain hunter's dream is wrapping up its third and final day with the annual Highway 70 Yard Sale. Thousands from all across the area, the state and the country came out…

LANA holds annual Flag Day picnic

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An annual tradition on Flag Day is the Lambuth Flag Day picnic. The celebration was held Saturday evening on the front lawn of the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. Live music, food,…

Scout Troop holds flag retirement ceremony

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- An entire event was held not only to honor the flag, but to also retire hundreds of American flags on Saturday. The event was an Eagle project for Scout Zack McFarland…

Fire Chief: Electric breaker responsible for Camden house fire

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn.- Fire officials in Benton County are looking into a fire that destroyed a mobile home on Friday. According to the fire chief with the Camden Fire Department, the blaze started around 11:30…

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate former soldiers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Americans honor one the most popular of national symbols, the American Flag on Flag Day, Saturday. West Tennesseans held their very own ceremonies as well. The Jackson-Madison Chapter of the Daughters…

Murder victim's family needs community help

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Michael Brown's three children will not get to grow up knowing their father. His third child was on the way when he was gunned down in Humboldt three years ago. Sharon…

Two Charged with Drug Trafficking

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A search warrant lands two Jackson residents behind bars accused of drug trafficking. Metro Narcotics served a search warrant on North Royal Street in east Jackson and discovered almost 76 grams of…

Triskaidekaphobia: The Fear of Friday the 13th

JACKSON, Tenn.- Well, it is Friday the 13th, hot on the heels of a full moon. So WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News wanted to know, how do some Jackson residents feel about this double whammy? If there is one day some…

Residents concerned for their safety in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents in East Jackson are concerned for their safety after shootings break out Thursday night. Montorico Gill said had it been an ordinary night, he would probably be dead right now.…

Another sinkhole to be repaired in Jackson

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- On the same day one sinkhole is repaired, the city of Jackson is closing another street for the same reason. Jackson's Stormwater operations department notified Jackson's engineering department that both lanes…

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