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Local VFW Celebrates Memorial Day

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- This Memorial Day, the VFW Post 1858 honored military men and women who lost their lives fighting for the United States. Among those celebrating was Johnie Tims, 92 who says he…

Humboldt Police Investigate Two Shootings

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Humboldt Police said they're investigating two shootings that took place Sunday morning. The first shooting was along the intersection of Poplar and 17th Avenue at 4:30 Sunday morning. Officers said they found shell casings in the street…

JPD: Two Overnight Shootings Send Two to Hospital

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two separate shootings in Jackson put two men in the hospital overnight Saturday. Police say one victim was a teen, and the other a 33 year-old who is now behind bars.…

Corinth Cab Driver Robbed and Killed Sunday Morning

This video is no longer available. CORINTH, MS. - Corinth Police are investigating after a cab driver was found shot to death outside his cab Sunday morning. Investigators tell WBBJ 66-year-old Cleo Henderson was found on Taylor Street laying outside…

Car Crashes into Jackson T.J. Maxx

JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police say a car accidentally crashed into a local business Sunday afternoon, damaging the building. Officers say the car hit the T.J. Maxx building, crashing through bricks and damaging a window. No one was hurt inside of…

NAACP Holds 51st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- The 51st annual Freedom Fund Banquet happened Saturday evening in Jackson, as numerous people are honored by the NAACP for their contributions. The event started at 4 pm with a VIP…

Fallen War Heroes Honored at Local Cemetery

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A local cemetery honors our fallen heroes in honor of the Memorial holiday. The 17th annual memorial day celebration was held at the Hollywood Cemetery on Hollywood Drive. The VFW color…

Local Baseball Legends Honored

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Little league baseball players got to meet legendary African American men who paved the way for their game Sunday. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness paid homage to the Negro…

Save A Lot in South Jackson Robbed, Suspect Sought

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police are searching for a suspect after they say the Save A Lot on South Highland was robbed Saturday night. Police tell WBBJ they are unsure if the suspect used a…

Man Finds Meteors in His Garden

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chris Wooden says the Discovery Channel showed him what he had in his front yard wasn't just a rock. "I didn't know what it was. It was covered up with…

Drivers Seeing More Traffic for Memorial Weekend

This video is no longer available. MIDTOWN -- West Tennesseans were gassing up their tanks and hitting the road for the holidays Saturday. Memorial Day weekend is usually the start of the summer travel season, a time where thousands of…

Tennessee Park Celebrates Memorial Weekend

This video is no longer available. SHILOH, Tenn. -- Hundreds come out to honor service men and women Memorial Day weekend at Shiloh National Military Park. The park began their series of events with a timeline to remember America's soldiers.…

Fire Officials Give Grill Safety Tips

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- As you get ready to fire up the grill for Memorial Day firefighters say use extreme caution. The Jackson Fire Department gave a few tips about grilling safety Saturday. They say…

Local Women Hold "Taste of the South" to Raise Money

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Taste testers were in for a treat Saturday afternoon as they got samples of different sweets and goodies. A group of 30 women who say they work together, came up with…

Duplex Fire Displaces Family

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A fire in east Jackson Friday night displaced a family of four. Battalion Chief Johnny Brantley of the Jackson Fire Department told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News a cooking fire started around 6:30…

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