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Salvation Army lets the bell ringing begin

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army's annual kettle bell campaign is ringing in the holidays. The money raised is used to support the Salvation Army's year-round operations. "First, we pay off Christmas and then…

Jackson residents react to immigration reform

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I acquired my citizenship in 1993. I was so happy that I could actually vote," Dr. Bede Anyanwu told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Friday. Anyanwu came to the United States from…

Medina police seeking masked gunman in McDonald's robbery

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. -- Police in Medina are looking for the masked gunman who robbed a McDonald's early Friday. An unknown suspect entered the McDonald‘s around 3:31 a.m. Friday through the window of the drive…

Donation drive for Dream Center kicks off

NORTH JACKSON -- George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is accepting donations through Dec. 22 to benefit the Dream Center. Staff are asking for new or gently used items to be donated during normal business hours Monday though Friday…

Lane College announces staff changes

EAST JACKSON -- Officials at Lane College announced on Friday the creation of two new offices and the appointment of two longtime employees to those positions. Lane College President Logan Hampton announced that Darlette Carver Samuels has been named as…

Travelers gear up for holiday road trips

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than 46 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday. AAA says that is the most travelers since 2007. Ninety percent of those travelers are expected to take a road trip and enjoy the lowest…

Gun season for deer kicks off this weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- For West Tennessee hunters, Saturday kicks off the long-awaited gun season for deer. As usual, gun season begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The season runs through Jan. 4. According to the…

Beau the dog's accusers speak out after receiving threats

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.-- The family that accused Beau the dog of attempting to bite their 8-year-old boy, spoke exclusively to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for the first time. Roger Ferris, the father of the 8-year-old,…

Inmate who escaped in patrol car faces new charges

This video is no longer available. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The inmate from Middle Tennessee who escaped Thursday while in West Tennessee is now back behind bars. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office confirms Rodney Reid has been booked into the…

Holly Bobo murder suspect's defense attorney suspended

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The attorney representing Jason Autry, one of the men charged in the murder and kidnapping of Holly Bobo, has been suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court. John Herbison was suspended Thursday after allegations over client misconduct. According…

Headline entertainment announced for 'Blue Suede Spectacular'

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse unveils the entertainment for its annual Blue Suede Spectacular, coming up in February. "The Temptations Review" featuring Dennis Edwards will headline the…

Lexington police officer lends helping hand

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington police officer was honored Thursday night all because of a moment captured and shared on social media. That moment happened Monday morning when wind chills were in the low…

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