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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Race & Justice - Extended Discussion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anchor Keli McAlister carries the Race and Justice in Jackson panel conversation further. Harrell Carter is president of the Jackson-Madison County Chapter of the NAACP and a former Jackson police officer.…

EXCLUSIVE: Race & Justice in Jackson - A Panel Discussion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a special edition of WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, anchor Keli McAlister speaks with a panel of local experts in a candid conversation about race and justice and how it relates…

Humboldt Junior High to close moving students to high school

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Members of the Humboldt Special School District Board made a decision Thursday to close one of its schools. Members voted Thursday night to close Humboldt Junior High with a 3-1 vote,…

Jury to consider man accused of aggravated assault

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A grand jury will now consider the case against a Jackson man accused in a random and violent attempted purse snatching in midtown. Thursday, Tonnie Jelks appeared in Jackson City Court for…

Students going home sick because of spreading germs

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A stomach virus, strep throat, and the flu, and a few of the things school officials said are spreading at McNairy County schools. "We always take some precautions from a…

Boys and Girls Club game having a huge impact

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The "Ultimate Rematch" isn't your average basketball game. The match involves Boys and Girls Club members and adults. What started out as a normal is turning into a new tradition.

Union collects second conference win

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union's men's basketball team defeated Mississippi College 97-65. The Bulldogs were made of 18-of-30 three pointers.

Lady Bulldogs bounce back from first loss

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Union's women's basketball team defeated Mississippi College 79-60. DeAnna Thompson led the way with 24 points, including 15 in the second half. Martin native Amber Rechis finished with 19 points, while…

Haywood Co. Middle School drainage issue floods ball field

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn -- School officials said Thursday, a drainage issue at Haywood County Middle School is being fixed before it damages the yards of nearby residences. The problem, according to officials, is a drain…

Local fire chief talks about driver training

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn .-- After a West Tennessee fireman was tragically killed Tuesday when driving to the scene of a fire, a local fire chief talks about the amount of training every driver goes through…

Madison Co. firefighters to respond to medical calls

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- More help is on the way for Madison County residents during medical emergencies. Volunteer firefighters will now be dispatched to serious calls. Call 911 in rural Madison County and a firefighter…

USJ students get hands-on with Hour of Code

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Taking part in a global initiative Thursday known as the Hour of Code, the University School of Jackson helped students get a little more familiar with computers. Working to remove the…

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