Marine Corps League hosts annual 'Toys for Tots' drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is bringing Christmas cheer to local kids. "There's some families out there, some children out there that aren't going to have a Christmas," Senior…
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Anne Shaw, wife of Old Country Store founder, dies at 95
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson business community mourns the passing of the wife of the founder of a famous Jackson tourist attraction. According to the Old Country…
Shoppers brave Black Friday crowds for good deals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people rushed to local stores Friday morning in search of the best holiday deals. "This is my granddaughter's first go of it," Dee Baker said. "So what's your first time like?" WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News…
Police: Middle TN man who killed wife had history of domestic violence
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) -- Court records show a Middle Tennessee man was charged with domestic violence years before police say he fatally stabbed his wife and critically wounded her father. The Tennessean quotes police as saying 55-year-old Jerry Matthews killed…
Local shoppers turn out early for Black Friday deals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of shoppers crowded stores all across the Hub City Friday morning to get the best deals. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reporter Julia Ewoldt talked to shoppers about their experiences. "So what's your first time like?" Ewoldt…
RIFA feeds community with annual Thanksgiving feast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Over 100 people in Jackson now have full bellies after a Thanksgiving feast. The Regional Inter-Faith Association, or RIFA, soup kitchen held its annual Thanksgiving feast. The soup kitchen…
Project Care sends food to home-bound seniors on Thanksgiving
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- "We're sending out 310 meals to home-bound senior citizens," Pam Dethloff, director of Gibson County Office on Aging, said. This is the 27th year people in Gibson County…
West TN deputy shot, injured during gas station robbery
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a premeditated gas station robbery in West Tennessee ended in a gunfire exchange that left a deputy injured. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 21-year-old Christopher Dewayne Lee of Memphis and 26-year-old Jessica…
Shoppers hit the stores for Black Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many people came out to start their holiday shopping, while getting a good deal at the same time. Local stores started their Black Friday savings Thanksgiving night, some even had…
Travelers prepare for the holiday traffic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many people love the holidays, one downfall is the traffic that comes with it. With such a large amount of people traveling at the same time,…
UPDATE: US Marshals capture Bolivar fugitive in Atlanta
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Jackson police has been captured. Ereo Scates, of Bolivar, is now in custody, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Scates was wanted for firearms violations, narcotics possession…
What's New Wednesday: Tacos 4 Life
Jacob Fox is visiting Jackson from Denver, Colorado. He stopped by Tacos 4 Life on 1481 Vann Drive. "The puffy tacos look super tasty. They taste delicious. Its great," said Fox. "We…
Thanksgiving lunch & dinner options in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several restaurants will be open around Jackson on Thanksgiving. Cracker Barrel will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. while Waffle House, IHOP and Denny's are…
Youth Town holds annual 'Turkey Bowl' football game
PINSON, Tenn. -- A festive football game took place Wednesday at Youth Town. The 2nd annual Turkey Bowl is a flag football game played between the residents at Youth Town and the…
Shop these Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Black Friday quickly approaches, shoppers at the Walmart in north Jackson tell our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team that they either love or hate the dash…
