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Men's Health Fair Held at Lift Wellness Center

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Men from all across West Tennessee have a little more information about how to take care of themselves today. The information was gleaned from the Men's Health Summit presented Friday at the Lift…

Body Positively Identified, Victim Has Record in Nashville

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-An autopsy has positively confirmed Lacord Matthews as the man found shot to death, Thursday in east Jackson. The 24-year-old was found behind Lincoln Elementary School by a man walking. According to officers…

Fully Online Masters in Education Now Offered at Union

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Beginning this fall, you can get a Masters of Education fully online from Union University. University leaders said the degree is truly a 21st Century degree and designed for classroom teachers with…

Brownsville Bank Robbery Suspect on the Loose

This video is no longer available. UPDATED BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – Brownsville police have identified the man accused of robbing a Brownsville bank, Friday morning. Late Friday night, police identified the suspect caught on surveillance as Jeffrey Traywick, 48, whose last…

Synthetic Marijuana Dangers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Residents at the Aspell Recovery Center in Jackson are trying to beat their drug addictions, some of them include synthetic drugs. One of the residents who asked that we not identify…

Generals Pitcher Making Comeback after Brain Surgery

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson Generals pitcher Anthony Vasquez made it to the major league in 2011 with the Seattle Mariners. However, he is back in Double-A making a comeback after a shoulder injury and…

Salvation Army Honors Volunteers at Annual Banquet

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The Salvation Army of Jackson said a big thank you to those who help the group throughout the year. The Salvation Army held an open house, Thursday night to honor its volunteers. The…

Boys and Girls Club Hosts Annual Steak and Burger Dinner

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson hosted its 28th annual Steak and Burger Dinner, Thursday night at Jackson State Community College. The fundraiser, helps provide the free services offered by the…

Stolen Tractor Recovered in Chester County

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Thanks to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News viewers a tractor stolen in mcnairy county has been returned to i's rightful owner. On Friday, former McNairy County Mayor Jai Templeton reported he had his…

Body of Dead Man Found Behind Elementary School Identified

This video is no longer available. BREAKING NEWS FROM WBBJ 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police have identified the man found shot to death near Lincoln Elementary School, Thursday morning. Investigators believe Lacord Matthews, 24, of Jonestown, Miss.,…

Man Charged after Allegedly Beating Relative with a Bat

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - A Humboldt man is behind bars, after family members said he beat up his own cousin after a family fight, sending him to the hospital. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke with…

Bethel Springs Without Police Again After Waiver Denied

This video is no longer available. BETHEL SPRINGS, Tenn-A McNairy County town is without a police department after the last two officers were fired off the force, because the state determined they were not qualified. "The P.O.S.T. Commission called me…

Local NAACP Chapter Outraged by Supreme Court Decision

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Earlier this week, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Their decision eases restrictions on 15 states who previously had to get federal approval to change…

Buddy White Honored at Retirement Reception

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools was honored Thursday as teachers, students and community leaders attend a reception in his honor. The central office on North Parkway has been busy as well-wishers…

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