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Police Arrest Man in Park Following Alleged Domestic Dispute

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- WBBJ was on the scene Tuesday afternoon when a man was taken into custody after he allegedly ran from officers in Muse Park. Jackson Police say they were investigating an alleged…

First Tennessee Celebrates 150th Birthday

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Happy birthday to First Tennessee Bank, as it celebrates 150 years in business. Founded in Memphis in 1864, First Tennessee has branches across the state, including Jackson. To help celebrate this…

Four Days After Shooting, Police Still Seek Tips

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Jackson Police say residents are cooperating with the shooting investigation that left a teenage wounded in the middle of the afternoon, last Friday. However, they still need help. A witness told…

Dyersburg Police Officer Arrested, Accused of Driving Drunk

This video is no longer available. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg police office was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving drunk. The THP arrested Jimmy DeSpain, 57, after he reportedly could not maintain his lane and drifted…

Henry County Trio Arraigned on Drug Charges

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The three people arrested in Henry County on drug charges made their first court appearance Tuesday. Tomika Wharton, Stephen Porter and Quocus Gilliam were arraigned Tuesday morning. After executing a…

National Ag Day Celebrated in West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. MADISON CO. Tenn., -- Farmers in West Tennessee say they hope residents will take an extra minute to appreciate the food on their table this National Ag Day. Madison County farmer, Andrew Donnell, tells…

Tennesseans Could Get More Money After E-Book Settlement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More money could be coming your way if you bought e-books from April 2010 through May 21, 2012 then you will receive account credits or checks starting Tuesday. This is a result of the resolution of an…

Tennessee Leads Nation in Residents that Make Minimum Wage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics make Tennessee the top spot for making $7.25 an hour. By the annual BLS figures, 7.4 percent of employees in Tennessee are paid the bare minimum. That's an increase…

Fire in Obion County, Early Reports Say It's Possibly a Barn

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- Firefighters from various agencies came out to help fight a fire that ended up claiming the life of several animals on Tuesday afternoon. Kenton, Troy, Obion County and Gibson County Fire Departments responded to the horse…

Bill to end daylight saving time in Tenn. fails

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An effort to exempt Tennessee from daylight saving time has failed by one vote in the state House. The House State Government Committee on Tuesday voted 6-5 against the measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Curry Todd…

Name Released of Victim of Fatal Brush Fire

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement has released the name of the man who died in a brush fire on Monday afternoon. Richard Summitt, the land owner, had a permit to burn on his…

Brownsville Police Confirm a Warehouse Fire

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - Brownsville Police confirm a MTD Products, Inc. warehouse caught fire early Tuesday morning. There were some workers inside the warehouse when the fire started, but there were no injuries, according to…

Martin Police Execute Drug Raids

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. - Numerous arrest and search warrants were executed across Weakley County in various drug raids Tuesday morning. Martin Police, along with state and federal agents from the ATF, FBI, DEA, THP and…

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