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Bobby Womack, singer with brave 2nd act, dies

Bobby Womack, a colorful and highly influential R&B singer-songwriter who impacted artists from the Rolling Stones to Damon Albarn, had died. He was 70. Womack's publicist Sonya Kolowrat confirmed Friday that the singer had died but had no other details…

Coram Healthcare celebrates food drive success

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- You may have always wanted to throw a pie in your boss' face. Friday, workers at Coram Healthcare got to do just that. The company held a food drive for RIFA and…

TWRA urges summer boater safety

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Summertime may mean boating time. But before you prep for the holiday, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is issuing an important reminder. The agency urges you to check your navigation lights…

Fireworks sales increase heading into Fouth of July holiday

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- With July fourth now just one week away many local firework tents are getting busier. Fireworks City on the Chester-Madison County line said so far, sales are just starting to pick up…

Sinkhole at Oman Arena is still not repaired

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- That sinkhole at Oman Arena WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News told you about...well, is still there. City engineer Scott Chandler said he has not been asked to start planning repairs and none are…

Woman Hospitalized in Fire on Turtle Creek Drive

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An early Friday afternoon fire on Turtle Creek Drive in north Jackson leaves one woman hospitalized. Firefighters said she was cooking in the kitchen and left her food unattended to answer the…

How parents can avoid a hot car tragedy

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A warning for parents of young children - As temperatures rise, so do the risk of a tragic end to accidentally leaving children in a hot car. This warning comes after…

No steam for wine referendum, election officials say

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson voters may soon be asked to sign a petition to allow wine sales in city grocery and convenience stores. On July 1, liquor stores can begin selling low gravity beer, which is…

Seniors Lose Meals in Hardeman County

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn-Dozens of local seniors will be without one of their daily meals after city officials in Bolivar decided to stop serving food starting Monday. City officials said low attendance at the center is…

Friday show at 'The Amp' Cancelled

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson's regular amphitheater show at 'The Amp' downtown has been cancelled for Friday night due to the threat of rain. The show was originally set to feature Reverend Jesse Show. It is unclear…

Narcotics officers execute search of home, arrest made

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson man is behind bars after Metro Narcotics officers raid a house Friday morning in east Jackson. Investigators said they executed a drug warrant around 7:30 a.m at a home on…

Special Need Athletics Gets Boost from Jackson Civitan Club

This video is no longer available. JACKSON,Tenn.- The Special Needs Athletics Program gets a big boost Thursday night. Between the evening's baseball games the Jackson Civitan Club presented a $1,000 check to the organization. The Civitan Club places an emphasis…

Junior ROTC Program Teaches Leadership Skills

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- 105 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets have been honing their leadership skills at the Ballpark at Jackson. Thursday night before the first pitch of the Generals game the cadets took the field…

Woman saves family's life after crash

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A van flipped into the Forked Deer River Wednesday night, trapping an entire family. It happened on the stretch of Highway 70-79 in Crockett County that has a steep embankment and practically no shoulder. Rene Mullins…

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