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JPD Conducts Special Patrols in Muse Park

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police officers were out on special patrols Sunday inside one of the city's public parks. JPD tells WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News multiple officers were inside the park to keep the large…

Code Red Coalition Workshop Focuses on Youth

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Law enforcement said it is time for a change among our youth. The Code Red Coalition kicked off its initiative Friday night at Madison Academic High School. Local law enforcement, ministers, and…

Bemis Heritage Days Celebrates History

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Former and current Bemis residents are inviting you to their community for a weekend of fun. Bemis Heritage Days started Friday evening as Bemis supporters from across the area came to celebrate.…

Middle School Yearbook Features Augmented Reality

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - The images in the yearbook for Medina Middle School are literally popping off the page. Teachers at Medina Middle say they are the first school in West Tennessee to get an…

Law Enforcement and Ministers Call a Code Red for West TN

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- After months of planning, area churches and the Jackson Police Department say they have teamed up to make a difference. Ministers like Lovell Hayes say it's time to do something about…

Local Nigerian Scholar Speaks About Kidnapped Girls

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean from Nigeria is speaking out about the hundreds of school girls kidnapped in her home country. Bosede Afolami is 19 years old, but unlike most teens just starting…

Union President Prepares For His Last Commencement

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- It's almost an end of an era at Jackson's Union University. After almost two decades at the institution, President David Dockery is preparing to honor his last class of graduates. Dr.…

Police Making Extra Effort to Catch Impaired Drivers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Drive sober or get pulled over will live up to the slogan this weekend. Sobriety checkpoints are to be set up around the city. The goal is to get those who…

Lowe Finney Named a "Friend of the Environment"

NASHVILLE – State Sen. Lowe Finney was recently named “friend of the environment," the top award given by the Tennessee Conservation Voters. “It‘s an honor to be recognized by such a great organization that works tirelessly to protect Tennessee‘s environment,"…

Educator of the Week: Melton

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON--- This week's Educator of the Week is Jenna Melton, a 3rd grade teacher at Jackson Christian School. Melton is a compassionate teacher who cares and interacts in any way possible with her…

Middle Tennessee Man Killed in Car Crash Near Jackson

This video is no longer available. NORTHEAST MADISON COUNTY -- Troopers have identified the person killed in a Thursday night accident on I-40. Ronald Stefanski, 51, was killed around 6:30 p.m. near milemarker 88 in Madison County. According to the…

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