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Office Depot in Jackson to close in May

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Office Depot retail store in Jackson will be closing in May, according to the company's public relations department. The store, located at 2151 North Highland Avenue, will close on May 14, according to senior public relations…

U of M Lambuth hosts Do It Art Exhibit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The art exhibit on display in the Varnell-Jones Hall at the University of Memphis Lambuth, Thursday evening, was anything but boring.  Actually it was quite hands on.…

Martin traffic stop leads to drug arrest

MARTIN, Tenn. -- What started out as a routine traffic stop, turned into something much more serious early Thursday morning. According to the Martin Police Department, Patrolman Nick Combs stopped a car after seeing it run a stop sign on…

Jackson City Court updates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four cases previously covered by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News were discussed Thursday in City Court. A man charged with kidnapping his girlfriend and carving words into her stomach appeared in court. Top row: Mason, left, and…

Leprechaun Leap 5K hits streets of north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new St. Patrick's Day tradition is on the run Thursday evening in north Jackson. Mulligan's near Union University is hosting WRAP's Leprechaun Leap 5K. The race begins at 6:30…

Vehicle overturns after hitting north Jackson home, police say

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating an afternoon auto accident that left a vehicle turned over on its side after hitting a residence. Officers responded just after 1 p.m. to the one-vehicle accident on Pepper Ridge, according to the Jackson…

Hub City restaurants warm up for March Madness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many local restaurants are gearing up for March Madness. Buffalo Wild Wings is increasing staff to help accommodate the large crowds of avid college basketball fans. They are also hosting their own bracket tournament where guests can fill…

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