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Two Additional Candidates Interviewed for JMCSS Superintendent

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The roller coaster ride continues in the search for a new superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School District. Two brand new candidates were interviewed Wednesday night. The board first questioned Alan Coverstone.…

Mold Removal Scam Alert

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Madison County deputies arrest a man, accused of taking more than $12,000 from a woman. Deputies said Bryan Merritt, 41, of Pensacola, Florida is responsible for an elaborate scheme, where he…

Officials Concerned Over Superintendent Withdrawals

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -The list of Madison County school superintendent candidates has shrunk from six to four. "It's a little alarming to me. I think it might be the result of some bad information maybe…

Locals React to Possible Gun Law Changes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Residents are reacting to the president's plan to curb gun violence no later than January. West Tennessee gun shop workers told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News they have been extra busy recently,…

Masons Donate Toys to Pre-K Students

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Lane Masons visited Washington Douglass Head-start on Wednesday morning, and gave more than 150 toys to children. The Lane Masons said they have been planning the toy giveaway at the…

Two JMCSS Applicants Cite Racial Issues as Reason for Withdrawl

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson-Madison County School Board has now recieved new insight on why three of the candidates for superintendent withdrew from consideration. According to a report handed out by BWP & Associates,…

Rotarians Donate Food to RIFA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Members of a local civic club donated a large amount of food to a local charity just in time for Christmas. Jackson Rotary Club members collected and donated more than 1,000…

Obama pressing for policy changes after shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is asking a team led by Vice President Joe Biden to offer "concrete proposals" to curb gun violence no later than January, in the aftermath of the horrific massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.…

Another Withdraws as Candidate for JMCSS Superintendent

JACKSON, Tenn. - A fourth candidate has pulled his name from consideration for the top post at Jackson-Madison County Schools. Dr. Tim Webb, who is currently a principal in Giles County, has notified officials he no longer wants to be…

Caleb Mullins Arraigned on Murder Charge

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The man accused of killing his aunt in her Jackson home in November faced a judge in Jackson City Court, Wednesday morning. Caleb Mullins is charged with second degree murder, tampering…

Local Residents Hold Vigil for Sandy Hook Elementary Victims

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Many around the nation are reflecting on the shooting in Connecticut by remembering the victims of the tragedy. A somber vigil was held Tuesday night at Unity Park in downtown Jackson as those…

Murder Suspect Brought Back from Kentucky

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-A suspected murderer has been returned from the Hub City. After being extradited from Kentucky, Caleb Mullins was brought back to Jackson, Tuesday night. The teen is charged with three counts, including second…

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