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Teen's lawsuit says he was racially bullied at school

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An African-American teenager in Tennessee has filed a federal lawsuit against a school board saying he suffered repeated harassment and racial bullying but school officials failed to stop it. In his lawsuit against the Robertson County…

Tennessee GOP fundraiser to feature South Carolina governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Republican Party's annual Statesmen's Dinner fundraiser will feature a keynote speech by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. State GOP Chairman Ryan Haynes said Haley will present her ideas on how to "unite the divisions"…

U of M Lambuth hosts Do It Art Exhibit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The art exhibit on display in the Varnell-Jones Hall at the University of Memphis Lambuth, Thursday evening, was anything but boring.  Actually it was quite hands on.…

Martin traffic stop leads to drug arrest

MARTIN, Tenn. -- What started out as a routine traffic stop, turned into something much more serious early Thursday morning. According to the Martin Police Department, Patrolman Nick Combs stopped a car after seeing it run a stop sign on…

Jackson City Court updates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Four cases previously covered by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News were discussed Thursday in City Court. A man charged with kidnapping his girlfriend and carving words into her stomach appeared in court. Top row: Mason, left, and…

Leprechaun Leap 5K hits streets of north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new St. Patrick's Day tradition is on the run Thursday evening in north Jackson. Mulligan's near Union University is hosting WRAP's Leprechaun Leap 5K. The race begins at 6:30…

Hub City restaurants warm up for March Madness

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Many local restaurants are gearing up for March Madness. Buffalo Wild Wings is increasing staff to help accommodate the large crowds of avid college basketball fans. They are also hosting their own bracket tournament where guests can fill…

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