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State offers tips to avoid online dating scams

NASHVILLE -- With a drastic growth in the number of people looking for love online, state officials are offering tips to help consumers avoid scams associated with online dating. Several warning signs those using online dating services may see could indicate a…

Local businesses looking to fill vacancies

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of new businesses in the Volunteer State is up, according to a new economic report released Wednesday, and employers are hiring in West Tennessee. Jamar Guyton interviewed…

Update: Power restored after north Jackson outage, JEA says

UPDATE -- Jackson Energy Authority has restored power the all of the customers affected by a Wednesday morning outage across north Jackson, according to communications manager Steve Bowers. Original story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A large power outage is affecting around 5,000…

2 Fort Campbell soldiers accused of impersonating police

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Fort Campbell soldiers have been arrested after Clarksville police say they were impersonating police officers. The Clarksville Police Department says in a Facebook post that Brett Jewell and William Jones were arrested Tuesday on three…

2015 Jackson 'Man of the Year' named

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson names its newest 'Man of the Year.' WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News anchor Keli McAlister had the honor of helping with Tuesday night's ceremony where BancorpSouth President Doug…

"Ban the box" bill gets push in Senate

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A controversial piece of legislation aimed at giving Tennessee felons a second chance got a big push, Tuesday. Know as the "ban the box" bill, it would…

JMCSS leaders iron out Vision 2020 plans

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Principals and school leaders spent the day Tuesday planning out Vision 2020 for the school system. In a release, school system officials say Extended Learning Schools will not be…

Garden Bros. Circus brings big show to Oman Arena

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A big show comes to the Hub City as the Garden Bros. Circus brings their performance to Oman Arena. The 100-year-old circus has pulled out all stops, giving residents a chance to see…

Henderson Co. man accused of kidnapping, beating girlfriend

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is facing assault and kidnapping charges after allegedly holding his girlfriend against her will for two days and beating her until she finally was able to escape through a window. Brad Evans is in…

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