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Counterfeit Bills Passed at Dollar General; Suspect Wanted
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are looking for a suspect who passed some fake money at a local Dollar General store. Investigators said a black man passed the $100 bill at the Dollar General on…
Veterans Honored at Malesus Elementary
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Students along with school leaders of an area school took time to honor those serving or who have served in the armed forces. The veterans were honored Wednesday at Malesus Elementary School…
Police: Suspect Reported Chest Pains after Running from Officers
JACKSON, Tenn. – A Jackson man is behind bars after he allegedly burglarized a business, ran from police and had to be taken to the hospital for chest pains. According to a news release, Charles Darby, 49, is charged with…
Corinth aldermen set date for liquor referendum
CORINTH, Miss. (AP) - The Corinth Board of Aldermen has scheduled a special election Dec. 11 on the sale of liquor in the city. The Daily Corinthian reports that aldermen voted 5-1 Tuesday to schedule the special election for a…
Governor hearing department budget requests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam's state budget hearings continue in Nashville with presentations by officials for transportation, children's services and other departments. As the hearings opened Tuesday, Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman said he wasn't asking for funds to…
Police officer, father indicted in weapons case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The TBI has arrested the father of a suspended Covington police officer after indictments were handed up against both the father and the son. Agents arrested Jack Shelton Hall Jr. on Monday, charging him with having…
Coleman Re-elected as Mayor of Medina
GIBSON COUNTY Tenn.- The city of Medina has re-elected Mayor Vance Coleman for another term in office. More than 1,500 ballots were cast in the race. Mayor Coleman was able to pull ahead with 893 votes over his opponent, Steve…
Daily Sports: 11.6.12
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Tipton Co. Grand Jury Clears Deputy in McRaven Shooting
This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn.- A Tipton County grand jury has determined a deputy who shot and killed a man who refused to drop his gun back in July was justified. Charles McRaven, 31, was shot…
Congressman Fincher Wins Second Term
JACKSON, Tenn.- Freshman Stephen Fincher, the farmer from Frog Jump will return to Washington, D.C. This will be Fincher's second term as he easily defeats Timothy Dixon, James Hart and Mark Rawles. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff caught up with…
Chester County Liquor Referendum
This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.-Voters in Chester County decided against two big issues on the ballot, Tuesday. Voters in the city of Henderson cast their votes on whether or not to allow package liquor stores to…
Council Passes Some Generals Park Improvements
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn,- Last month, owners of the Jackson Generals asked the city for $200,000 to make improvements to Pringles Park. Tuesday, the City Council passed some of the improvement requests. Members of the Jackson…
Sheriff: Suspicious Man Knocked On Doors, Ran From Deputies
This video is no longer available. UPDATE: Carroll County deputies have caught the man who fought with police and ran into the woods Tuesday morning. Deputies arrested Alexander Cawthon in the woods of Carroll County Wednesday. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -…
Union's Campus and Community Day Promotes Service Projects
This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Union University hosted its 10th annual Campus and Community Day, a day set aside to remember and serve through community projects throughout the area. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News caught up with the…
