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Letter Carrier Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Bank

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennessee mail carriers are reaching out to those in need, as part of the nation's largest, single-day food drive. Mail carriers said it is their most rewarding day of the…

Survivors Participate in Annual Relay for Life

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Rain on Friday was not enough to dampen the spirits or stop the celebration of cancer survivors and their supporter at the Relay for Life of Madison County. Hundreds gathered at…

Residents Wait Out Rain for Strawberry Festival Parade

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- The Grand Floats Parade rolled through downtown Humboldt despite the wet weather, Friday morning. It is an annual event at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Hundreds of people in Humboldt refused to…

Community Garden Dedication in Honor of Helen Baudo

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A dedication for a garden planted at Liberty Garden in memory of Helen Baudo was scheduled for today. Rain postponed the ceremony until Wednesday afternoon. There is a plaque honoring Helen Baudo…

Anti-Bullying Speaker Visits North Side H.S.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Ninth grade students at North Side High School listened to a special guest speaker, Friday morning. Jim Williams is a motivational speaker. He travels around the country talking to school children…

Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Second Time in a Week

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A registered sex offender was booked into the Madison County Jail for the second time this week, Friday. Chad Lutrell was booked back into the Madison County Jail early Friday morning.…

Former Educator Indicted in Child Pornography Case

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – A former West Tennessee educator is now facing federal child pornography charges. According to court documents, David Arthur Rohm is charged with one count of possessing child pornography and five counts…

18 Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 24th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Carroll County Sheriff‘s Department held a round-up Friday morning and arrested 18 Henry, Benton and Carroll County residents…

Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade Delayed

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.--The Grand Floats Parade at the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt is delayed one hour. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. Organizers say the start time could change again. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News will keep you posted…

Jackson Area Chapter Heroes Inaugural Luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn.- The very first Jackson Area Chapter Heroes Luncheon took place, Thursday. The program, held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, recognized humanitarian leadership, as well as first responder and Red Cross volunteer leadership. This year's Humanitarian Award went to…

JMCSS Approves Budget for 2013-14

JACKSON, Tenn.-Next year's mutli-million dollar budget for the Jackson-Madison County School System was given a vote of approval at Thursday night's board meeting. The panel approved the the 2013-2014 budget with only one no vote by board member, Jim Campbell.…

Hardin Co. Attorney Suspended from Practicing Law

SAVANNAH, Tenn- A Hardin County attorney has been suspended from practicing law for two years. Thursday, the state Supreme Court handed down the ruling against James Powell of Savannah. According to a release from the Board of Professional Responsibility, Powell…

Standoff in East Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- A tense situation in East Madison County, Thursday night as the SWAT team is called out after a man barricades himself in his home along McKay Drive. The sheriff's department said they were called out after woman…

Teen Unemployment Rate Rising as Summer Approaches

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A new study analysis released from the Employment Policies Institute showed teen unemployment has risen more than 20 percent over the last four and a half years despite some modest improvements. The…

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