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Grants approved to curb violence in Jackson

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson City Council approved multiple grants on Tuesday in efforts to curb violence. In a 5-1 vote, the city approved a 3-year GRIT or Gang Resistance Intervention Grant. The funds…

Governor, education chief release TCAP data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The latest data shows Tennessee students made gains in the majority of the state's 31 grade and subject-level tests. Gov. Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman announced Tuesday that the biggest increases seen in the…

Commissioners delay bonuses for Madison County workers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners passed a new budget on the first day of the fiscal year. The commission voted Tuesday to hold off on bonuses for county employees. “We're just giving a…

New Tennessee laws starting on July 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  -- Fourteen new law were enacted in Tennessee on Tuesday. The slideshow to the left breaks down what these laws mean.  More information on these laws can be found here

McNairy Co. Budget Approved, School Budget Slashed for 2014-15

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- More than half a million dollars is slashed from the McNairy County school budget as the county considers charging some students tuition. County leaders passed a new $5.7 million fiscal year…

Henderson County jail inmate unsupervised when he escaped

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says an inmate, who is being held on violent charges, was unsupervised when he jumped the fence 9 days ago. "Sometimes we can get too…

NAACP holds second candidate forum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Chapter of the NAACP holds a second of three Madison County candidate forums. Monday's forum focused on the races for sheriff, four county commissioner positions, one school board post and the county clerk election.…

High gas prices have drivers rethinking summer plans

JACKSON, Tenn.- With gas prices rising, will that stop any planned road trips for you? Gas prices in Tennessee during the past week were19 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago. But many West Tennesseans WBBJ…

West Tennesseans consider "staycation" options

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A gas prices reach record highs WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked with the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau about affordable fun in West Tennessee. The bureau said a lot of "staycations" in…

Jackson Fire's first female investigator retires

SOUTH JACKSON -- Jackson Fire Department's first female fire investigator enjoyed her last day at work on Monday. Captain Terresia Reasons began her work with the fire department 29 years ago. Reasons says when she first got the position, her…

Supreme Court rules for Hobby Lobby in contraception case

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The U.S. Supreme Court sided with arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby on Monday, saying some corporations can opt out of paying for birth control if it violates their religious beliefs.…

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