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Two Injured in East Jackson Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning. Police said they responded to calls of gunfire in the area of 33 Carver Street at around 3 a.m. One man…

Fatal Gibson Co. Fire Ruled Accidental

BRAZIL, Tenn. - A fire that killed an elderly Gibson County woman earlier this week has been ruled accidental. Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News the fired started in the kitchen. Family members of the…

Stars win 4th straight, beat Predators 5-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rookie Alex Chiasson scored two goals, and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight win as they try to keep their improbable playoff hopes alive. Ray Whitney had…

18 Wheeler Catches Fire on Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Traffic on Interstate 40 was running extremly slow Friday evening after an 18-wheeler caught fire. The truck was heading west on I-40 between mile markers 85 and 86. Officers said the engine…

James Yeager Gets His Gun License Back

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - In a Tactical Response YouTube video, CEO and founder James Yeager had some choice words regarding control stating: "I am not letting my country be ruled by a dictator. I am…

Lawsuit Planned after Fired Selmer Officer not Rehired

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- The fight for former Selmer Police officer who was fired in February then denied back on duty after the charges against him were dropped is underway, with a pending civil rights…

Rose Hill Middle Students Show Off "Up Cycled" Fashion

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-Rose Hill Middle School presented a trashion show. Not fashion, but "trashion." The clothing for the show was all recycled materials. Students created clothing using everything from plastic bags, to paper plates…

SHHS Uses Social Media to Keep Hope Alive for Holly Bobo

This video is no longer available. REAGAN, Tenn. - Students from Scotts Hill High School came together wearing pink and sending out messages of love and hope for Holly Bobo. Through twitter, students used #HCCSLovesHolly attempting to make Holly's story…

Milan Schools Preparing for TCAP

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - One West Tennessee school district is getting creative in helping their students ace the TCAP test. "We do a lot of practice in class for what it's going to be like,"…

Sam Champion Look-alike Entertained by Comparisons

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn.-Medina resident Brett Hunt is the mirror image of "Good Morning America" Meteorologist Sam Champion. Born and raised in Henderson, the USJ graduate appeared before millions of viewers after winning a look-alike contest.…

Experts: Caution Leads to Retail Sales Drop

Statistics show retail sales fell from February to March. The Associated Press reports it is the largest decline in nine months. Numbers suggest consumers cut back across the board. The Associated Press says auto sales dropped. Department stores, grocery stores,…

Woman Accused of Harboring Runaways

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson police have arrested and charged a woman after she allegedly harbored two runaways. According to a news release, Danielle Stephens, of Manchester, was arraigned Friday morning in Jackson City Court…

Rain Stops But Forked Deer River Continues to Rise

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a flood warning Friday for the South Fork of the Forked Deer River at Jackson, affecting Madison County. At 7 a.m. Friday, the Forked Deer…

Art Created with Youth Town Materials

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Artwork of materials from the Youth Town campus was displayed at an exhibition, Friday afternoon. The show, called “Everything We Need is Here," was created by Jackson artist Debra Tayloe along…

JSCC Baseball Team Near First Place in Conference

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson State Community College baseball team is hustling toward a possible playoff berth. The Generals are one game out of first place and a three game series this weekend will…

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