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New Year's Baby Born at Regional Hospital

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- It is a new year and Regional Hospital in north Jackson has welcomed a New Year's baby. Elizabeth Ring gave birth to a baby, born Tuesday, January 1. Hadrain Mayberry was born…

JPD Receives More than a Dozen Shots Fired Call

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- During the New Year's celebrations, Jackson Police said they received 17 shots fired calls from 7 p.m., Monday to 7 a.m., Tuesday. Police believed some of those may have been due to…

New Year's Day Foods For Good Luck

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - There are several foods considered to bring good luck and fortune to people who eat them on New Year's Day. "We cook black-eyed peas, greens, corn bread," said Eloise Heslip. Traditions…

Shiver On The River Raises Money For Charity

This video is no longer available. BUCHANAN, Tenn-Although it is cold outside, the temperature did not stop dozens of West Tennesseans from taking a dip in the river to raise money for the Real Hop Youth Center's annual fundraiser. Directors…

Ways to Keep Healthy in your New Years Resolution

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- It is a new year and for many that means resolutions and achieving new goals. This year increasing health and wellness are the most popular resolutions for West Tennesseans for 2013. Residents…

Henderson Co. Deputy Arrested, Accused of DUI

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A former Henderson County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested. Officials arrested Alvin Byrd on December 28. He is accused of driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while intoxicated.…

Second Arrest Made in Gordon St. Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A second arrest has been made in connection with the shooting that injured a woman near downtown Jackson earlier this month. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Monday that Kentavious Jones, 21, was…

Bans on Fireworks Not Stopping Sales

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn- Some West Tennesseans will bring in the new year with fireworks, in spite of the bans and restrictions by city and county officials. For years Madison County has banned the shooting and…

JPD: Over 20 Shots Fired into West Jackson Home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police are investigating a late night shooting into a duplex where two families live on Gordon Street. Police said the shooting happened around 10, Sunday night. Authorities said this is not…

Murder Victim's Family Celebrates New Life

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Antwan Brooks' family said 2012 was full of pain and loss, after police said Brooks was beaten to death by a group of people in August. The family told WBBJ 7…

Jackson Police Looking for Accused Cell Phone Thief

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police said they need your help identifying a man they believe stole a woman's cell phone. Police have footage of the man at the Barrel Wine & Spirits Company on…

Humboldt Police Investigating Gas Station Robbery

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Humboldt Police are looking for the man they said robbed a gas station. It happened at the Maverick gas station on Eastend Drive around 10 p.m. Saturday. Police said a masked…

Jackson Police Investigating Shots-Fired Call

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Police are investigating a shots-fired call in East Jackson. It happened around 2 p.m. Sunday. Police said an officer was patrolling the area of Griffin and Commerce Streets, when she heard…

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