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Commissioners delay bonuses for Madison County workers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County commissioners passed a new budget on the first day of the fiscal year. The commission voted Tuesday to hold off on bonuses for county employees. “We're just giving a…

New Tennessee laws starting on July 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  -- Fourteen new law were enacted in Tennessee on Tuesday. The slideshow to the left breaks down what these laws mean.  More information on these laws can be found here

Henderson County jail inmate unsupervised when he escaped

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says an inmate, who is being held on violent charges, was unsupervised when he jumped the fence 9 days ago. "Sometimes we can get too…

NAACP holds second candidate forum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Chapter of the NAACP holds a second of three Madison County candidate forums. Monday's forum focused on the races for sheriff, four county commissioner positions, one school board post and the county clerk election.…

High gas prices have drivers rethinking summer plans

JACKSON, Tenn.- With gas prices rising, will that stop any planned road trips for you? Gas prices in Tennessee during the past week were19 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago. But many West Tennesseans WBBJ…

West Tennesseans consider "staycation" options

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A gas prices reach record highs WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News talked with the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau about affordable fun in West Tennessee. The bureau said a lot of "staycations" in…

Jackson Fire's first female investigator retires

SOUTH JACKSON -- Jackson Fire Department's first female fire investigator enjoyed her last day at work on Monday. Captain Terresia Reasons began her work with the fire department 29 years ago. Reasons says when she first got the position, her…

Supreme Court rules for Hobby Lobby in contraception case

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The U.S. Supreme Court sided with arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby on Monday, saying some corporations can opt out of paying for birth control if it violates their religious beliefs.…

High gas prices prompt more Jackson staycations

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- As gas prices reach record highs, the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau says there is affordable fun to be had in West Tennessee.   The bureau says a lot of staycations in Jackson are easy to access,…

200 jobs coming to Dyer County over the next 5 years

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Rough Country Suspension Systems announced on Monday it will expand distribution operations to Newbern, bringing 200 new jobs to Dyer County over the next five years. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Rough Country designs, produces, markets and distributes premium…

Haslam signs agreement to protect dairy industry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed an agreement with eight other states to protect the dairy industry in the event of an outbreak of hoof and mouth disease. According to the state Agriculture Department, the agreement is…

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