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City of Brownsville receives grant for street improvements

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- The city of Brownsville will have new improvements on the way in the coming months. More than half a million dollars was awarded to the city of from TDOT. The funding will allow city officials to make some…

Local colleges react to the Ohio State Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Oh gosh. I feel terrible. I couldn't even imagine that if that ever happened to someone I know; that would just kill me," said Alice Wilkerson, a student at Union University. The Ohio State University attack Monday…

Documents show stabbing suspect had previous criminal history

JACKSON, Tenn.-In a  follow-up from a stabbing that happened during the Thanksgiving weekend, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has learned more about the suspect. Documents from the TBI reported Donald Fitzgerald White was arrested at least nine times in Madison, Dyer and…

West Tennessee shoppers hit stores on Black Friday

JACKSON, Tenn -- One of the busiest shopping days for retailers. "We found a lot of good deals," shopper Ryann Scivally said. "I went to Best Buy and the stores were crowded at Best Buy. I went to Walmart and…

West Tennesseans are ready for Cyber Monday Deals

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting at midnight Monday online shoppers can participate in the biggest sales of the year will hit your computer screens. "I shopped this week last week, and im going to shop next week," shopper Antoinette Harris said. After…

Local nonprofits look for donations on Giving Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations in West Tennessee are hoping you'll take some time to give back on Giving Tuesday, a day to pay it forward after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Organizations like RIFA offer programs like…

Millions return home after Thanksgiving holiday

JACKSON, Tenn. - Nearly a quarter of Thanksgiving travelers returned home Sunday, making it the busiest travel day of 2016 so far, according to data compiled by Trip Advisor. While many people flew home to their destinations, even more people…

Brownsville church sells Christmas Trees to raise money for youth

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The youth of First United Methodist church in Brownsville were selling live Christmas trees this weekend. The group is selling six to seven foot Fraser Firs to raise money for youth programs. According to the youth leaders, this…

West Tennesseans participate in Small Business Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. --  95 million people shopped small during Small Business Saturday, spending more than $16 million in 2015. Even though some big retailers have extended sales through the holiday weekend some consumers have opted to shop small instead. "Small…

Family holds candle light vigil for Milan homicide victim

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Nearly 50 family members and friends of the 22 year old man who was killed in his Milan home in October, gathered for a candlelight vigil Saturday evening. A picture display was set up to remember Rontavious McKinley,…

Tips for avoiding the bulge after holiday indulgences

JACKSON, Tenn - With Thanksgiving behind us, many people headed to the gym Saturday morning to work off those extra holiday calories. Following a Thanksgiving filled with turkey, sweet potatoes and gravy, Gold's Gym owner Steve Roten says people tend…

Hardin Co. firefighters investigate suspected arson

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - Hardin county firefighters say they're investigating a suspected arson, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Firefighters say they worked with the…

Officers give tips on holiday shopping safety

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Now that we have officially entered the holiday shopping season, Jackson police say there are a few ways you can keep your Christmas from falling into the hands of a grinch. "You don't want to make anything an…

'Tis the season for live Christmas Trees

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's part of what makes Christmas, Christmas. Many are setting up their Christmas trees Friday evening, and we have some tips on how to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. While the crowds are hitting the…

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