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What's New Wednesday: Nana's Unique Children's Boutique

The owner of this new spot started her business online and if you have a newborn baby or toddler, or grandchildren, this place is for you! "Hi! Welcome to Nana's!" says Lauquenta…

Jefferson Award: Glorious Damron

Every month WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will honor a community member with the Jefferson Award. The National Jefferson Awards foundation in partnership with Leaders Credit Union honors local people who impact…

Early voting gets underway in Madison County primaries

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Early voting got underway Wednesday in Madison County. Lawson Givens Jr. was one of the first to cast a ballot in the primary. "You wait until the first…

Report shows which produce most & least likely to have pesticide residue

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spinach, sweet bell peppers and strawberries; these are all fruits and vegetables found to be most contaminated with pesticide residue, according to a recent report. "Does it surprise…

Locals share thoughts on 7-day liquor sales bill

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are five states surrounding Tennessee that sell alcohol on Sunday, and after Tuesday, Tennessee might join the list. After a bill passed with 55 to 35 votes in…

Jackson-Madison Co. NAACP Branch kicks off biggest fundraiser of year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Meatloaf and mashed potatoes weren't the only special things cooking inside the Bakers Rack Wednesday morning. "This is the beginning of our Freedom Fund Banquet," Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch…

Toyos ceases campaign efforts for U.S. Senate seat

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Republican Party has been informed that Dr. Rolando Toyos has suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate. Toyos released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “My dear departed mother used…

2 in custody, 1 on the run after Gibson Co. shooting

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed two people are in custody in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting. A third suspect is still on the run, according to the Sheriff's Office. …

More than 10,000 apply for free-tuition program for adults

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam has announced that more than 10,000 adults have applied to Tennessee Reconnect, the state's new program that allows adults, no matter their age, to go to community college or technical schools tuition-free. Haslam…

Jackson member of Gangster Disciples pleads guilty to conspiracy, gun charges

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A member of the Gangster Disciples from Jackson pleaded guilty to conspiracy and weapons charges. Tommy Champion Jr., 29, known as "Duct Tape," pleaded guilty last week in…

Tennessee Legislature OKs 7-day liquor sales bill; now up to governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would allow seven-day liquor and wine sales, despite opposition from religious conservatives. If signed by the governor, liquor stores would be able to open for business on Sunday…