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Jackson Police calling a death 'suspicious'

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are calling the early morning discovery of a teen found dead in East Jackson suspicious. Officers say the 17-year-old was found lying along Lealand Lane around 2 a.m. Saturday. The…

UPDATED: Man fatally stabbed in Ramer

This video is no longer available. RAMER, Tenn. -- A man dies after being fatally stabbed Saturday night in Ramer, according to the McNairy County Sheriff's Department. Just after 7 p.m., officials said they were dispatched to a mobile home…

EXCLUSIVE: Father of man shot by police officer wants answers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The father of the man killed during an officer-involved shooting shares his story, explaining why he wants answers in his son's death. L'Sana D'Jahspora said his son kept to himself, barely…

911 center responds to evaluation

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- New information was released on the Haywood County Dispatch report exposing communication and trust issues between dispatchers and First Responders. Joe Stephens is the chairman of the 911 Authority Board. After reviewing…

Bolivar substitute teacher under investigation

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn.-- Bolivar Elementary has been put under a microscope after a substitute teacher is accused of striking a student on Thursday. The Hardeman Board of Education confirmed that they are investigating a incident…

Police discuss dealing with deadly threats

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- When an officer is faced with a life-threatening situation, local law enforcement says there is protocol for that. In light of a recent alleged attack on an officer in Jackson, causing…

Body of teen exhumed in Carroll Co. cold case

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The body of a teenage shooting victim is exhumed in Carroll County after District Attorney General Matt Stowe says new leads warrant a new investigation. Investigators said Tony Drumwright was…

JCM students swap textbooks for hands-on learning

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- After hitting the books all semester, nine Jackson Central-Merry students took their lessons from the classroom to the training ground. "It gives them some actual hands-on practical experience," said Jimmy Floyd,…

Former SEC quarterback James Franklin speaks at JCS

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Students at Jackson Christian School got a visit Friday from a former SEC starting quarterback. James Franklin, formerly of the Missouri Tigers, spoke to middle and high school students. Franklin encouraged…

Jackson Downtown Development Corp. announces new director

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation announced on Friday the appointment of a new executive director. Board president Bobby Arnold and the board of directors announced the appointment of Matt Altobell, who…

Man added to Most Wanted list found dead of apparent suicide

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE -- A man who was added Friday to Tennessee's Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was later found dead of an apparent suicide in Kentucky, according to the TBI. Joseph Leonard Parker contacted…

Goodwill gives employee new car

WEST JACKSON -- Goodwill's Wheels to Work program gave one West Jackson employee a new ride to work Friday. Raymand Moore, a goodwill employee who works at both the Lexington and Jackson locations, was presented his new car Friday morning.…

Union University inaugurates new president

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Union University inaugurated a new president Friday. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver officially became the university's 16th president during a ceremony in G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel. Oliver was unanimously selected as Union's…

Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Winston

This video is no longer available. McKENZIE, Tenn. -- This week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery is from McKenzie. Allison Winston uses song and dance to get her second-graders moving and learning. "The one thing…

Officer and suspect identified in shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has identified both the officer and the suspect who were involved in a fatal shooting late Thursday afternoon. According to investigators, Officer Raymond Bond shot and killed Cinque D'Jahspora, 20, of Jackson, after…

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