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'Vision 2020' questions answered during last open house

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than 24 hours we will know if "Vision 2020" will become a reality. With alternatives narrowed down, the community came out Wednesday night to get their final questions answered before the big vote. From the…

Alderman's home burns same night he's sworn into office

SELMER, Tenn. -- A fire rips through a newly elected alderman's family home Tuesday night — the same night he's sworn into office. "It was an older home, red brick, had the large red columns," Mike Grier said of his…

New ID scanners increase elementary school safety

JACKSON, Tenn -- Jackson-Madison County elementary schools have a new way of knowing exactly who is coming into their classrooms, thanks to a new ID scanning system. "It pulls up immediately if they're a sex offender; If they have any warrants,"…

Shelter sells unique wine bottles with rescued pups on label

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.,--A unique wine pairing is combining drinks with a philanthropy for dogs. Hardeman adoptable animals has partnered with benefitwines.com for its latest fundraiser. The wine company is offering six blends from merlot to malbac. A sampler and collector's…

Health insurance deadline 1 week away

JACKSON, Tenn. -- People who want health insurance under the Affordable Care Act have one week left to enroll or face a fine. “We're here to help,” West Tennessee Healthcare Patient Access Services Manager Chad Foutch said. Time is running…

'Vision 2020' debate continues as vote approaches

JACKSON, Tenn. -- In less than three days, the Jackson-Madison County School Board is expected to vote on "Vision 2020." But on Monday night, board members seemed to be unsure whether they could make that big decision. It was standing-room…

Holiday season launches with annual Jackson Christmas Parade

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday season was officially ushered in Monday night in the Hub City with the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Thousands lined the street to see and hear the sounds of the season. Marching bands, colorful, festive floats…

RIFA parters with Union University for holiday portraits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA took time to bring families together with a smile and some Christmas cheer. Saturday, the sevent annual 'Help Portrait' day provided free photos for local families in need. RIFA, along with student photographers from Union University,…

Hundreds rally to save South Elementary

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hundreds of parents, students and teachers rallied Tuesday night to save their school. South Elementary is now among the schools that could close as part of "Vision 2020" and as decision day creeps closer supporters made…

State official: Corruption at Gibson Co. Sheriff's Dept. started at top

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The state comptroller's office has released findings from its investigation of the Gibson County Sheriff's Department that found more than $109,000 unaccounted for. The 10-page report released Tuesday details how auditors say thousands of dollars went…

Tacky Christmas sweaters are on thrift store racks

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Garland, bells, and ornaments are for purchase at local thrift stores, but that also means it's time for tacky Christmas sweaters. City Thrift says they're ready to help with all…

Possibly business burglary off of Hollywood

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Jackson business appears to have been broken into over the weekend. Viewers sent WBBJ pictures of what appears to be a break in and possible burglary…

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