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…
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Travelers make their way back home after the Thanksgiving holiday
JACKSON, Tenn-- After the Thanksgiving holiday many are making their way back home, and for some that is hundreds of miles away. Many make quick stops at rest areas, to take a break. Some stopped at the Huntersville rest area after…
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…
Haywood County man dedicates Christmas lights to children's drawings
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Is there such a thing called too many Christmas lights? Well in the case of David Markowski, owner of this Brownsville home, it's no. Markowski has decorated his home…
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…
Brain cancer survivor runs ultramarathon in West Tennessee
GADSDEN, Tenn. -- Jeffrey Price is setting a big goal for himself. "This year I had brain cancer — had — but now I do not." And he's not letting that…
Marine Corps League hosts annual 'Toys for Tots' drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is bringing Christmas cheer to local kids. "There's some families out there, some children out there that aren't going to have a Christmas," Senior…
Anne Shaw, wife of Old Country Store founder, dies at 95
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson business community mourns the passing of the wife of the founder of a famous Jackson tourist attraction. According to the Old Country…
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…
RIFA feeds community with annual Thanksgiving feast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 100 people in Jackson now have full bellies after a Thanksgiving feast. The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, soup kitchen held its annual Thanksgiving feast. The soup kitchen…
Project Care sends food to home-bound seniors on Thanksgiving
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "We're sending out 310 meals to home-bound senior citizens," Pam Dethloff, director of Gibson County Office on Aging, said. This is the 27th year people in Gibson County…
Shoppers hit the stores for Black Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people came out to start their holiday shopping, while getting a good deal at the same time. Local stores started their Black Friday savings Thanksgiving night, some even had…
Travelers prepare for the holiday traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many people love the holidays, one downfall is the traffic that comes with it. With such a large amount of people traveling at the same time,…
