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Local Merchants Fight Against Shoplifters

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- Local law enforcement officials and loss prevention officers are trying to decrease organized shoplifting this holiday season. 'J Alert', the local law enforcement retaliation team met Wednesday, to discuss a strategy to…

Rotary Club Honors Local Veterans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Rotary Club took time Wednesday to recognize area veterans. At their Noon lunch meeting, club members honored veterans in the community who have served in the U.S, military. The Bethel…

Senior Citizen Arrested for Intent to Sell Marijuana

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police have made a not-so-typical drug arrest Tuesday. Police said they have arrested a woman for intent to sell marijuana, but what is surprising is her age. You may hear…

Local Election Results

Election results for local elections as well as U.S. and Tennessee House and Senate races are being compiled on our election page. Just go to: www.wbbjtv.com/election-results/november-2012

Counterfeit Bills Passed at Dollar General; Suspect Wanted

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are looking for a suspect who passed some fake money at a local Dollar General store. Investigators said a black man passed the $100 bill at the Dollar General on…

Veterans Honored at Malesus Elementary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Students along with school leaders of an area school took time to honor those serving or who have served in the armed forces. The veterans were honored Wednesday at Malesus Elementary School…

Corinth aldermen set date for liquor referendum

CORINTH, Miss. (AP) - The Corinth Board of Aldermen has scheduled a special election Dec. 11 on the sale of liquor in the city. The Daily Corinthian reports that aldermen voted 5-1 Tuesday to schedule the special election for a…

Coleman Re-elected as Mayor of Medina

GIBSON COUNTY Tenn.- The city of Medina has re-elected Mayor Vance Coleman for another term in office. More than 1,500 ballots were cast in the race. Mayor Coleman was able to pull ahead with 893 votes over his opponent, Steve…

Tipton Co. Grand Jury Clears Deputy in McRaven Shooting

This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Tipton County grand jury has determined a deputy who shot and killed a man who refused to drop his gun back in July was justified. Charles McRaven, 31, was shot…

Congressman Fincher Wins Second Term

JACKSON, Tenn.- Freshman Stephen Fincher, the farmer from Frog Jump will return to Washington, D.C. This will be Fincher's second term as he easily defeats Timothy Dixon, James Hart and Mark Rawles. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff caught up with…

Chester County Liquor Referendum

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Voters in Chester County decided against two big issues on the ballot, Tuesday. Voters in the city of Henderson cast their votes on whether or not to allow package liquor stores to…

Council Passes Some Generals Park Improvements

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn,- Last month, owners of the Jackson Generals asked the city for $200,000 to make improvements to Pringles Park. Tuesday, the City Council passed some of the improvement requests. Members of the Jackson…

Sheriff: Suspicious Man Knocked On Doors, Ran From Deputies

This video is no longer available. UPDATE: Carroll County deputies have caught the man who fought with police and ran into the woods Tuesday morning. Deputies arrested Alexander Cawthon in the woods of Carroll County Wednesday. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -…

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