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Hospitalized Man Dies after Being Hit by Car in Wheelchair

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-10 days after he was hit by a car while in his wheelchair Kenny Austin has passed away. His brother told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Austin died late this morning while still hospitalized…

Residents React to Sheriff Woolfork's Decision Not to Resign

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County voters said they have mixed emotions about Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork's decision not to resign by the 5 o'clock deadline, Monday. "Well I just think it's a bad…

Workers Fired Over Birthday Card Will Get Jobs Back

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY,Tenn.- The seven street workers fired last week for signing a birthday card were rehired Monday night, but not without some controversy. At first the Board of Aldermen upheld their firings, but when…

Sheriff Woolfork Doesn't Resign Before Deadline

JACKSON, Tenn- Sheriff David Woolfork's parking spot was empty on Monday afternoon; but his attorney said it's not because he resigned, although a deadline was set for 5 p.m., Monday. "He made the decision that he's not going to resign…

Update on City Workers Fired over Birthday Card Controversy

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn.-An update from Dyer as the seven street workers fired last week for signing a birthday card are rehired Monday night, but not without some controversy. At first, the board of aldermen upheld…

Medina Elementary Recognized for TCAP Success

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn.-Medina Elementary School celebrated the success of its students. They put up a banner, noting their success with the state achievement tests, known as TCAPs. For the third year, students have scored in…

Sen. Corker Visits Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- U.S. Senator Bob Corker, the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee was in Jackson Monday and talked about the deal with Iran. While in town, he met with the Old Hickory…

Eviction Update on National Tobacco Company

This video is no longer available. DRESDEN, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an update on the pending eviction of National Tobacco Company in Dresden which could mean the loss of 50 jobs. Monday, the tobacco company and its landlord…

The Process Behind School Closing Decisions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The decision whether or not school will be closed for a snow day is usually made before many of us are even awake. As early as the 3 in the morning…

Road Crews Prepare for Winter Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Road crews prepare for a long night as winter weather moves into West Tennessee. Workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation pretreated bridges and overpasses on Monday. “If you see our trucks out…

Lamont Ingram: I Refuse To Give Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center houses men who just got out of prison. Now as temperatures drop to dangerous levels founder Lamont Ingram says the house is opening its doors to…

Police Charge Man in the Armed Robbery of Six Lane Students

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged a man in the armed robbery of six Lane College students in two separate attacks last week. Marcianno Brown, 22, of Jackson, was arraigned in Jackson City…

BREAKING: Woolfork Will Not Resign

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Sheriff David Woolfork says he will not resign by Monday's 5 o'clock deadline imposed by the Madison County Commission. On November 18, the commission instructed County Attorney Steve Maroney to file…

Semi Hits Utility Pole, Knocks Out Power

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--A semi truck hit a utility pole near the intersection of Airways Boulevard and Lafayette Street in downtown Jackson on Monday morning. A JEA spokesperson confirms the accident knocked out power in several…

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