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UPDATE: US Marshals capture Bolivar fugitive in Atlanta

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Jackson police has been captured. Ereo Scates, of Bolivar, is now in custody, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Scates was wanted for firearms violations, narcotics possession…

What's New Wednesday: Tacos 4 Life

Jacob Fox is visiting Jackson from Denver, Colorado. He stopped by Tacos 4 Life on 1481 Vann Drive. "The puffy tacos look super tasty. They taste delicious. Its great," said Fox. "We…

Thanksgiving lunch & dinner options in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several restaurants will be open around Jackson on Thanksgiving. Cracker Barrel will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. while Waffle House, IHOP and Denny's are…

Shop these Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Black Friday quickly approaches, shoppers at the Walmart in north Jackson tell our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team that they either love or hate the dash…

4 indicted in alleged West TN drug trafficking conspiracy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An investigation of drug trafficking in West Tennessee has led to four defendants being indicted. Jesus Vega, 33, and Pedro Rosas-Gonzalez, 31, were indicted Oct. 17 for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to…

Child killed in weekend rollover crash

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old girl was killed and a 12-year-old injured in a rollover crash Saturday in Henry County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 79 around 6:30 p.m. A crash report says…

Sharon man charged with solicitation of minor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is facing a charge of sexual solicitation of a minor after police say he met an undercover officer he believed to be a 17-year-old girl to pay for sex. Nathan Moore, 41, of Sharon, was…

Man killed in Monday crash near Scotts Hill

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon near Scotts Hill. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 75-year-old Roy Earl Dyer, of Sardis, was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Austin Chapel Road.…

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