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Dollar General Robbed, Police Looks for Suspects

JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are looking for two men who robbed the Dollar General on North Parkway late Thursday night. Officers said the men went into the store around 9:30 p.m. One of them had a gun. Store employees said…

North Side Students Learn Dangers Behind the Wheel

JACKSON, Tenn.- First responders flocked to North Side High School, Friday. A medical helicopter even landed in the parking lot. But not to worry. No one was hurt. A mock crash was to show students the dangers of drinking and…

Veterans Honored Friday at Malesus Elementary School

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- A local elementary school takes time to recognize those who serve our country. But Friday, the man who started this program missed it for the first time. Every year Malesus Elementary…

Whiteville Elementary School Making Progress According to State

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Once determined a priority school by the state because of low-performance, Whiteville Elementary School is making progress. It's been a year since the Hardeman County school was put on the list. This…

JPD Chief Kendrick Admits Jackson has a Gang Problem

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn., - Jackson Police Chief Gill Kendrick, spoke out Thursday afternoon for the first time since this week's round of deadly shootings. Chief Kendrick told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, his department is well…

City Councilman Kicks off Annual Hunger Project

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson city councilman Earnest Brooks II kicked off his annual hunger project, Thursday. The recipient of this year's donations will be the Dream Center. Currently more than 40 women and children live at…

'Glow Run' Raises Money for Hippotherapy Program

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people in West Tennessee decided to run in the dark, Thursday night, kind of. A 'Glow Run' is where the runners run at night and wear glowing accessories, such…

Author Talks about Help for Troops with Mental Illness

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A former Navy psychologist was in West Tennessee Thursday to talk about what can be done to help our troops with mental illness. Heidi Kraft was the guest speaker at Union University…

JCS Head Coach Matt Underwood Steps Down

"He is of the highest character. I can't say enough good about him. I don't look at his record," said Gatlin. "I look at the boys that have graduated and the lives they live."

Former Selmer Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Beating Inmate

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. - More than two years after a former Selmer police officer beat an inmate in handcuffs, Christopher Reynolds pleaded guilty. "Imagine yourself being taken into custody by a police officer that is…

UTM's ROTC Program Closure Delayed

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn.- Good news for the ROTC program at UT-Martin as the program's closure has been delayed. Now several students will be able to stay in school because of the Army's change of heart.…

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