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Investigators: Man Dead after Club Fight

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Obion County Sheriff's Department says a man was thrown head first onto the ground, at Hobies 22 club in the Clayton community at 1:00 A.M. Sunday. Officials say they're searching for a person of interest. Eyewitnesses…

UT Martin Fraternity on Interim Suspension

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin's Alpha Tau Omega is on interim suspension pending a hazing investigation. The school says they are investigating the chapter after a pledge class member was…

Police Say 6 Shootings Happen in One Week, Residents Outraged

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the sixth confirmed shooting in the Hub City this week, WBBJ spoke with residents who say even though there's more patrols in the community, it's too late. "I'm afraid to…

Shots Fired into Home in East Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn - Jackson Police confirmed that several shots were fired into a home in East Jackson on Archwood street. Parts of East Jackson were shut down. Officers said they are searching for a…

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…

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