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Students Use The Holidays As Learning Opportunity

This video is no longer available. KENTON, Tenn. -- The holidays are right around the corner and as a way to get kids into the spirit before they head off for a short break, students threw pumpkins down the hallway,…

Boyfriend of 2-Year-Old's Mother Arrested in Toddler's Death

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-"God bless that little kid," James Otis Butler, a resident of Humboldt said Tuesday about the murder of 2-year-old Brayden Taylor. Humboldt police believe they now know how 2-year-old Brayden Taylor died. They…

UT Martin Revokes Registration of Fraternity After Alleged Hazing

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin will revoke university registration for the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity chapter at the Martin campus, pending an appeal option available to the chapter. The chapter…

Teen In Custody For Attempted Murder Charges Faces New Felony

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged Randy Taylor, 18, with felony vandalism for etching gang graffiti on the walls of his holding cell at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. Taylor, who is already in custody for two counts…

Commissioners to Appoint New Sheriff If Woolfork Ousted

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The deadline passed for Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork to submit his resignation. The county attorney plans to investigate more before filing an ouster lawsuit. Madison County Commissioner Larry Lowrance commented Tuesday on…

Inmate Escapes From Correctional Facility

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, an inmate at the Henry County Correctional Facility walked away from work detail, Monday. Charles J. Delk, who had been serving time in…

Jackson Students Participate in Math-A-Thon for Charity

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson Christian students will participated in the annual Math-a-Thon to help those in need. Elementary students worked math problems with the aid of high school students to raise funds for the…

Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in South Jackson

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- A Jackson woman reported that she had been robbed at gunpoint on Monday night. The woman said that she met another woman on the 50 block of Harts Bridge Road to…

Humboldt Organization To Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Locals volunteered their time Tuesday morning to prepare meals that will be delivered to the less fortunate this Thanksgiving. The Humboldt Ministerial Alliance is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving program, which delivers meals to those in…

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…

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