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Committee makes changes to superintendent evaluation form

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Superintendent Evaluation Committee met Monday, with one purpose. "The superintendent evaluation was 70 questions long. Condense it, make it a little bit more manageable," Jackson-Madison County…

City of Humboldt celebrates Christmas on Main this week

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- One local town is gearing up for a holiday celebration. The city of Humboldt will host its annual Christmas on Main event this week. The city will celebrate the season with a tree lighting, reindeer food, letters…

WBBJ thanks viewers for 10K followers on Instagram

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an update from our web department, the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Instagram account reached 10,000 followers this weekend.   We often share behind-the-scenes photos, viral videos and other fun things on our account. You can find us…

TN State Parks offer winter discounts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're hoping to take a holiday vacation, Tennessee State Parks are offering a discount this season. The parks are offering a 25 percent discount for cabin and room rentals between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. The…

Residents report break-ins in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local residents have reported break-ins recently in south Jackson. Steven Nunnery, who works with Vivint security systems, says he has been receiving calls from family members who say…

Local shop hosts Yuletide event

JACKSON, Tenn. - This is the season to be jolly and local stores are hoping you will keep them in mind for the holidays. The Garner Blue Shop on West Lafayette Street hosted…

1 person sent to hospital after 3-car-accident

FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol said an accident involving five people occurred on Highway 412 at Blue Bird Road. According to authorities, three cars were involved in the accident. Authorities say a vehicle hauling hay bales tried to…

People continue to shop as Black Friday concludes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- By Friday evening most of the door busters were gone, but that didn't stop shoppers from trying to get a good deal. According to The National Retail Federation, an estimated 164 million people were predicted to shop in…

Shoppers brave Black Friday crowds for good deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people rushed to local stores Friday morning in search of the best holiday deals. "This is my granddaughter's first go of it," Dee Baker said. "So what's your first time like?" WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…

Local shoppers turn out early for Black Friday deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of shoppers crowded stores all across the Hub City Friday morning to get the best deals. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt talked to shoppers about their experiences. "So what's your first time like?" Ewoldt…

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