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Sheriff Woolfork Doesn't Resign Before Deadline

JACKSON, Tenn- Sheriff David Woolfork's parking spot was empty on Monday afternoon; but his attorney said it's not because he resigned, although a deadline was set for 5 p.m., Monday. "He made the decision that he's not going to resign…

Update on City Workers Fired over Birthday Card Controversy

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn.-An update from Dyer as the seven street workers fired last week for signing a birthday card are rehired Monday night, but not without some controversy. At first, the board of aldermen upheld…

Medina Elementary Recognized for TCAP Success

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn.-Medina Elementary School celebrated the success of its students. They put up a banner, noting their success with the state achievement tests, known as TCAPs. For the third year, students have scored in…

Sen. Corker Visits Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- U.S. Senator Bob Corker, the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee was in Jackson Monday and talked about the deal with Iran. While in town, he met with the Old Hickory…

Eviction Update on National Tobacco Company

This video is no longer available. DRESDEN, Tenn.- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has an update on the pending eviction of National Tobacco Company in Dresden which could mean the loss of 50 jobs. Monday, the tobacco company and its landlord…

The Process Behind School Closing Decisions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The decision whether or not school will be closed for a snow day is usually made before many of us are even awake. As early as the 3 in the morning…

Road Crews Prepare for Winter Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Road crews prepare for a long night as winter weather moves into West Tennessee. Workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation pretreated bridges and overpasses on Monday. “If you see our trucks out…

Lamont Ingram: I Refuse To Give Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Second Chance Developmental Treatment Center houses men who just got out of prison. Now as temperatures drop to dangerous levels founder Lamont Ingram says the house is opening its doors to…

BREAKING: Woolfork Will Not Resign

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Sheriff David Woolfork says he will not resign by Monday's 5 o'clock deadline imposed by the Madison County Commission. On November 18, the commission instructed County Attorney Steve Maroney to file…

Semi Hits Utility Pole, Knocks Out Power

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--A semi truck hit a utility pole near the intersection of Airways Boulevard and Lafayette Street in downtown Jackson on Monday morning. A JEA spokesperson confirms the accident knocked out power in several…

UPDATE: Man Charged in Beating Death of Roommate

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police made an arrest in the Friday beating death of a man in East Jackson. Investigators charged Clarence Edward Johnson with first degree murder and tampering with evidence in the homicide…

7-year old Digs Up Historical Artifacts in Back Yard

This video is no longer available. OBION CO. Tenn.- Kurt Sanders was just 5-years-old digging on his parents farm when he discovered what every kid dreams of, a buried treasure. At the time, the now 7-year-old said he wasn't sure…

Possible Arson and Burglary

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police say they believe a home in West Jackson was set on fire after being burglarized early Sunday morning. Investigators said the same at the same time a van was…

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