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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…

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…

4 indicted in alleged West TN drug trafficking conspiracy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An investigation of drug trafficking in West Tennessee has led to four defendants being indicted. Jesus Vega, 33, and Pedro Rosas-Gonzalez, 31, were indicted Oct. 17 for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to…

East TN woman arrested, accused of stealing hunting dog

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A woman has been accused of interfering with a legal bear hunt in East Tennessee by catching and stealing a hunting dog. News outlets quote a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency statement as saying Sandra Lucille Inman…

Train hits vehicle in Germantown, killing 2

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (AP) -- Police say a train has hit a vehicle in Tennessee killing both occupants. Germantown Police said 86-year-old driver Dorothy M. Bell and her 96-year-old passenger, Samuel J.W. Bell, were killed from injuries in Tuesday's crash. Police…

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