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Local Florists Way Ahead of Valentines Day

JACKSON, Tenn.- Guys and girls, Valentines Day is here again, so hopefully you have already gotten a gift, made dinner reservations and ordered flowers. Some of the work will be going on throughout the night and Thursday morning as florists…

Union University Reopens, Illnesses Reduced

JACKSON, Tenn.- After almost two full days of no classes, students at Union University headed back to classes, Wednesday. The north Jackson campus was shut down Monday due to widespread and violent illness that had sickened hundreds of students and…

Medina Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Grocery Store

MEDINA, Tenn.- It was a big day for the city of Medina, Wednesday Despite the rain, ground was officially broken on the city's new 25,000 square foot Food Giant grocery store. The store is being built on Garrott Drive, which…

Man Convicted in 2011 Child Rape Case

JACKSON, Tenn.- It took a Madison County grand jury just an hour to convict a Jackson man of raping and inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl. Jonathon Henderson, 41, was found guilty of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery…

Valentines Splurging and Saving

JACKSON, Tenn. - Last Valentines Day, Americans spent $17billion on gifts. The most popular presents were jewelry, lingerie and chocolates. Whether splurging or saving this holiday, many west Tennesseans are out and about. Employees at Old Hickory Mall say the…

St. Mary's Holds Ash Wednesday Service

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Parishioners are heading to St. Mary's Catholic Church to take part in traditional Ash Wednesday services. The services mark the beginning of the season of Lent - a period of 40…

Businesses Have Concerns About Minimum Wage Proposal

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - West Tennesseans are speaking out about the president's proposed minimum wage increase. President Obama wants to raise it to $9.00 an hour. Most local business owners WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News spoke…

Bradford Police Investigating Burglary of Dollar General

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn.- Officers in Bradford are investigating a break-in at the town's Dollar General store. The thieves appeared to have used a familiar tactic of tearing away a portion of the outside wall and…

Police Investigating Late Night Shooting Near 45 By Pass

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Police are looking for a gunman, accused of shooting into a parked SUV late last night, injuring the couple The call came in just before Midnight, Monday night at the Days Inn…

Selmer Police Officer Arrested, Suspended

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - Selmer Police are investigating one of their own for domestic assault. Patrolman Quinton Garland is charged with domestic assault. He is accused of throwing his girlfriend to the floor and…

Downtown Mardi Gras Parade in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson's version of Mardi Gras kicked off in downtown Jackson, Tuesday. Jackson's annual Mardi Gras parade weaved its way through the streets of downtown. A full-day of festivities capped off four days…

Dyer County Cheerleaders Return with National Championship

This video is no longer available. NEWBERN, Tenn.- Dyer County is home to national champion high school cheerleaders. Tuesday, they welcomed them home in grand style. Hundreds came out to welcome the cheerleaders home from the UCA Competition in Orlando,…

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