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TBI adds two to its 'Top 10 Most Wanted' list

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-The TBI adds two new people to its Top 10 list. Jarret Heirmann and Makayla Stilwell are wanted by the TBI and the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. They are charged…

Keli's Farewell: Husband talks about her new role as mom

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is Keli McAlister's last week at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Every night this week we will take a moment to recognize her. Keli…

Friends, fans, and family support Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant

JACKSON, Tenn -- An event that comes around once a year but draws one of the largest crowds to the Jackson area, The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant. The pageant…

Retiring executive director of local 'Habitat for Humanity' honored

JACKSON, Tenn.-Habitat for Humanity celebrated Thursday the years of service by Terri Kozlowitz. Kozlowitz is retiring as executive director at the end of the month after 20-plus years of service. Habitat…

Third candidate for Trenton Special School District director meets board, community

TRENTON, Tenn.-The third and final candidate in the running for the superintendent position of the Trenton Special School district met with the board and community members, Thursday. Tim Haney has been principal at Trenton Peabody High School for 14 years.…

Winner announced in "Battle of the Badges" blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn.-For two weeks, local first responders have been competing in the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive helping Lifeline Blood Services in their efforts to increase donations. This year's…

Miss Tennessee boosts Jackson economy

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant has been held in Jackson for more than 60 years. "We have a great volunteer base," Lori Nunnery, executive director of Visit Jackson,…

Emergency Operations Center in Carroll Co. will put first responders under one roof

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — When severe weather strikes or while in the midst of an emergency, you'll find members of every agency responsible for responding in one spot in Carroll County. Emergency…

Madison Co. mayor says relationship between county, city of Jackson is strained

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the county works to find $12 million taken back by the city of Jackson, the relationship between county and city is now strained. "Absolute betrayal…

2 women charged in deadly Jackson stabbing

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have charged two women in a domestic violence investigation after a Wednesday morning stabbing that left a man dead. Ebony Pruitt, left, and Vernetta…

Madison Co. Commissioners look at wheel tax, property tax increase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met Thursday trying to find where $12 million can come from after it was taken back by the city. "Is the city…

'Fridays at the Fox' event canceled for June 23

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The "Fridays at the Fox" event in downtown Jackson has been canceled for June 23 due to the likelihood of rain. The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation announced the cancellation Thursday afternoon, saying they and the featured band, The…