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Recycle Christmas trees with Chipping of the Green

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're wondering what to do with this year's Christmas tree, why not donate it? The Chipping of the Green project continues Friday through Jan. 8. West Tennesseans can drop off their live Christmas trees at Jackson…

Runners turn out for mile-long Jackson race

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners hit a north Jackson street Friday morning to compete in The Fastest Mile race. The race took place on Frontage Road next to the 45 Bypass. Jackson native Matt Joyner won with a time of 4:30.0.…

Responders on duty for Christmas Day emergencies

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is not a day off for everyone, and emergency responders are on duty even on the usually quiet holiday. If you call 911, a dispatcher will be on the other…

Local program provides rest to homeless

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program in Jackson brought together churches and the homeless to give men a warm place to sleep on Christmas. Officials with Room in the Inn said about 19 homeless men…

Volunteers serve Christmas meal at RIFA soup kitchen

WEST JACKSON -- While many families spent their Christmas at home with family, others devoted their time to helping others. RIFA's soup kitchen in Jackson served more than 200 people Christmas Day with the help of volunteers. "It wouldn't be…

Motorcycle Santa rides through the Hub City

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Santa made a trip through west Tennessee a little early Christmas Eve, trading in his sleigh for a Harley. He stopped at Bumpus Harley Davidson in Jackson to say hello before…

Musician gives Jackson shoppers Christmas cheer

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The day before Christmas, some West Tennesseans were still out shopping on Christmas Eve to get their presents under the tree in time. While some told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they…

Jackson doctor gives advice to reduce holiday stress

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holidays are a time for relatives, shopping and food, which doctors said can lead to high stress levels. Dr. Peter Gardner with Physicians Quality Care in Jackson said there's a…

Local experts say holiday pet adoptions often don't last

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas could be the highlight of the year for animals waiting for adoption in local animal shelters, but officials said giving them as gifts doesn't always end in a Merry Christmas.…

Officials expect 2 million drivers on Tenn. roads during holidays

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says more than two million drivers will hit the roads in Tennessee during Christmas and the New Year holiday. There is some good new for those traveling.The Tennessee Highway Patrol is suspending…

Last-minute shopping brings heavy traffic to Hub City

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Traffic was in full swing Wednesday afternoon as shoppers made their way to finish their holiday shopping. On Vann Drive, a hub of much of the shopping in Jackson that some…

Santa talks about plans for his big night

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Santa has a long night ahead of him but still made time to hear last-minute Christmas wishes from children in West Tennessee. Santa visited the Providence House Wednesday, taking pictures with…

Patrons fill Old Country Store for holiday breakfast tradition

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hungry West Tennesseans lined up Wednesday morning outside Casey Jones Village to take part in an annual tradition. The Casey Jones Village and Old Country Store celebrated 30 years of serving…

Police: Milan man uses BB gun in attempted robbery

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. -- Police say a man used a BB gun in an attempt to rob a woman in her car Friday. Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellers said this new trend is a dangerous…

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