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Ballet Arts Performace of "The Nutcracker" This Weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The curtain is about to go up on a holiday classic, in the Hub City. In fact, it is the longest, continually running production of "The Nutcracker" in the state. Ballet Arts…

Martin Plans New Meth Fighting Strategy

This video is no longer available. MARTIN Tenn., - Martin city leaders are planning to amend their current meth fighting ordinance, after the state's Attorney General said the ruling in the town, and many other Tennessee cities, were unlawful. In…

Gibson County Homicide

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Gibson County sheriff's deputies are investigating an apparent homicide near Milan. Deputies said the victim was found with gunshot wounds off of 5 Flower Subdivision Road Tuesday night. Officers said they…

Lane Avenue Shooting Update

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has new information into Tuesday's shooting on Lane Avenue. Jackson police said they have located and talked with the people in the white car possibly connected to a…

Martin School Goes On Brief Lockdown

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- Westview High School in Martin was on lockdown after an alleged bomb threat, Wednesday morning. Officers say Westview was locked down briefly after a 15-year-old student found a note that said…

West Tennessee Family's Home Destroyed in Fire

This video is no longer available. LEAPWOOD, Tenn. - A West Tennessee family is left homeless after their home goes up in flames, Wednesday. "When we pulled up, I thought it was over," firefighter Jonathan Finley said. "I mean there…

Full List of Holiday Events in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s upcoming tourism news is consolidated for your convenience below. For a complete list of Tennessee events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar Ongoing Nashville, Tenn. – “Holiday at Cheekwood” – Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities including visits with Santa, live reindeer, and concerts through Dec.…

Police Search For Suspect in Domestic Stabbing

This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tipton County Sheriff‘s Office Criminal Investigation Division has filed charges this week in a 23 November 2013 domestic violence stabbing. Deputies responded to 1056 Wright Road in Brighton regarding…

Senator Alexander Names New Chief of Staff

This video is no longer available. WASHINGTON DC. -- Senator Lamar Alexander announced a new chief of staff, Wednesday afternoon. “I have named David Cleary as my chief of staff. David has worked with me for eight years and fortunately…

One Dead After Train Accident

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY -- The Memphis district of Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed that one person is dead after a train accident, Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened around 2:45 p.m. on Sugar Creek Road near the…

Pickwick State Park Gears Up For Christmas

PICKWICK, Tenn. -- The Pickwick Landing State Park is gearing up for the 9th Annual Christmas in the Park Celebration. The Park will kick off the celebration Dec. 13-14, 2013 as the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce hosts the Holiday…

Jackson Club Raising Money For Dream Center

NORTH JACKSON -- Members of the Jackson Rotary Club have been collecting money this holiday season in hopes that some families will see a brighter Christmas. The money raised will benefit the children at the Dream Center, which is an…

Bond Set For Pair Arrested in Lane College Armed Robbery

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The two men who were arrested in an armed robbery on the Lane College campus appeared in court on Wednesday. Phillip Dowlen, 19, is facing aggravated robbery and carrying a weapon…

Man Arrested for Refusing to Leave Waiting Room

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Jackson police arrested a man after he refused to leave Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday night. Denaris Powell, 19, was arrested after officers asked him several times to leave the emergency…

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