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Christmas Partners Packs Food and Gifts for Needy

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Five organizations in Jackson who call themselves "Christmas Partners" have joined forces to help those in need this Holiday Season. They are collecting food and toys to give away to West…

One Arrested, One Wanted in Shooting on Gordon

JACKSON, Tenn. - One man has been arrested and another wanted in connection with the shooting that injured a woman near downtown, Thursday night. Jackson police arrested Victor Clark shortly before noon, Friday. Officers saw Clark, 18, driving and pulled…

Educator of the Week - Carroll

This video is no longer available. MCKENZIE, Tenn. - McKenzie Middle School seventh grade teacher, Paul Carroll enjoys sharing his love for social studies with his students. Carroll explains, "I love the subject material that I have had the opportunity…

100 Black Men of West Tennessee Announce Annual Gala

JACKSON, Tenn. - The 100 Black Men of West Tennessee announced it's 20th Annual Scholarship Benefit Gala, "Holiday Splendor 2012". This years gala honors Dr. Ernest T. Brooks, Sr. Group members told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News their goal for this…

Fiscal Cliff Could Cause Funding Problems for Schools

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. - School officials in Hardeman County are concerned that if Washington doesn't reach an agreement concerning the Fiscal Cliff, students will suffer. "If the fiscal cliff is not adverted, we stand a…

Campgrounds Take Fight Against TVA To Court

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. - The grass roots organization Shoreline Alliance has taken their campgrounds fight to federal court. The campers have been fighting for nearly a year to stop the Tennessee Valley Authority from…

Drug Court Program to Curb Jail Overcrowding

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Drug related charges account for the second most arrests in Tennessee second only to homicide. As jails in Tennessee begin deal with overcrowding, the Jackson City Drug Court is trying…

2 officers shot,1 killed in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police say one officer has been killed and another wounded in a shooting. Police Chief Toney Armstrong said officers went to a home in east Memphis early Friday to serve a drug-related search warrant. He…

Man Reports Being Shot; Police Say He is Uncooperative

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are investigating a shooting after a man reported to them that he had been shot. Investigators said they were notified of the shooting Thursday night. The victim is reportedly…

Victim's Family Asks Public for Help in Crockett Co. Homicide

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY Tenn.- The investigation into the October homicide of Matthew McKnight of Crockett County continues, and Thursday the family of the victim asked the public for help solving the crime. Investigators with the…

Multiple Shots Fired into House on Gordon St.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police were called to the scene of a shooting Thursday evening that left at least one person injured. According to investigators on the scene, calls of shots fired came into dispatchers…

Two More Candidates for JMCSS Supt. Interviewed

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Two more interviews have taken place for superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School District. Doctor Neyland Clark was the first to interview, Thursday evening. Clark is currently the superintendent at South Harrison…

Dyersburg Officer of the Year Named

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A West Tennessee organization with a mission to prevent drunk driving announced a Dyersburg officer as the Officer of the Year as part of a DUI awareness project in Tennessee. First…

TDOT Ready To Tackle Snow

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The winter season is right around the corner and the recent cold snap of cold temperatures has the Tennessee Department of Transportation preparing for potential snow fall. TDOT crews filled up…

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