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Jackson man accused of attacking woman with machete

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have arrested a man for allegedly attacking a woman with a machete. Court documents state that Kaya Summers-Butler approached a woman Friday and swung a machete at her. After…

USJ's Holiday Mart gets shoppers in holiday spirit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Although thanksgiving a few days away, the city of Jackson is already in the holiday shopping spirit. "It is a wonderful way to start off your holiday season and getting…

Blairs Chapel CME church celebrates 135 years

JACKSON, Tenn --  One local church has been around for more than a century and they were congratulated on their years of  service through letter from President Barack Obama. A legacy of growth…

Police say presence in north Jackson was for welfare check

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Several north Jackson residents reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness news Sunday night about what they described as a heavy police presence in their neighborhood. While our news crews were in the area of Rolling Acres Drive, a…

WBBJ crew explores annual holiday mart

A few WBBJ employees enjoy some last-minute shopping at the 46th annual University School of Jackson Holiday Mart. The holiday mart is USJ’s largest fundraiser and ran from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20. Holiday-themed home directions, clothing and toys were just a…

Dream Center moves families thanks to a generous donation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanks to a generous donation, the Dream Center's months long search for a new home is finally over. Saturday was moving day for the organization. Mattresses, dressers and clothing. Everything…

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