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Special Christmas tree highlights season for giving

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- Students at Haywood Elementary School proved Friday it is truly the season of giving. A special Christmas tree was featured in the 1st and 2nd graders' Christmas program. The more than 10-foot…

County wide nepotism policy might not impact some elected officials

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Madison County has no nepotism policy in place for employees. Even if there were one,it would not apply to certain elected officials, such as the sheriff. Some county commissioners said they are against…

Employee checks bounce at local YMCA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- The YMCA of Jackson and West Tennessee released a statement Friday acknowledging some checks to employees have been returned. The Regional Board of Directors said the organization is still feeling the effects…

Main Street Pharmacy co-owner enters guilty plea

NEWBERN, Tenn.-- A West Tennessee pharmacy and the company's co-owner pleaded guilty to a criminal violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. According to statements made in open court, samples of the drug MPA which contained bacterial contaminants…

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.

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