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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…

Delete blood cancer charity fashion show to help save lives

JACKSON, Tenn -- The Delete Blood Cancer charity fashion show sponsored by Mrs. Tennessee, Dawn Williamson, and her modeling agency as well as DKMS was held in downtown Jackson Saturday night. DKMS signs up stem and bone marrow donors. Organizers said…

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