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Update on East Forrest Avenue Fire

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Fire officials say they believe they know what caused Tuesday's fire on East Forrest Ave that blocked traffic for hours. Deputy Chief David Dillingham said it looked like a space heater…

Man Arraigned for Shooting Outside of Barbershop

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The man accused of shooting another outside of a barbershop in East Jackson was formally charged, Wednesday morning. Dequevion Lee was arraigned on a count of attempted murder. On Dec. 10…

County Commissioner Considers Stepping Down

JACKSON, Tenn. -- County Commissioner Doug Stephenson said Wednesday morning that he is considering stepping down from his position in order to take a job budgeting with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Stephenson currently volunteers for the Sheriff's Office.

Selmer Man Accused of Giving Drugs and Porn to Young Boys

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. - Eddie Wagoner is facing numerous charges after a concerned parent told officers he gave drugs to her 11-year-old son. "Mr. Wagoner's nephew was also there," said Patrolman Blake Huckabee with the…

Marshals Arrest Lee, Wanted in East Jackson Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- More than two months after a shooting outside a barbershop on Lane Avenue in east Jackson, U.S. Marshals arrest a second suspect who has been on the run ever since. A tip…

Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge in Court

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man who police say was involved in a December shooting near a barber shop was back in court, Thursday. Dequevion Lee is charged with attempted first degree murder in the Dec. 10 shooting on Lane Ave.…

Child Safety Seat Concerns

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A new study finds there is a good chance your child's safety seat would not protect them in a crash, even if it is installed properly. The reason could be your child…

Downtown Renovations Set to Debut this Spring

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some new outdoor attractions for visitors to downtown Jackson will soon be debuting. One of which, the new amphitheater which is set to open this spring. Mayor Jerry Gist told WBBJ…

Local Family Says Military Cuts Will Leave Them Jobless

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- Three West Tennessee National Guard Armories are in jeopardy after the Department of Defense proposed possible budget cuts. Sarah Lilly and her husband, both soldiers, will lose their jobs if the…

Sheriff Says Faulty Cell Locks Pose Danger to Employees

This video is no longer available. ALAMO, Tenn -- Getting out of jail in Crockett County isn't that hard to do according to Sheriff Troy Klyce. "These locks, inmates, they can even take something as simple as cardboards and slip…

Parents of Rising Kindergartners in the JMCSS: Listen Up

This video is no longer available. JACKSON -- If you have a child that is old enough for kindergarten in the fall, there is some information that school officials want you to know. You and your children will have to…

Gravesites Dedicated Near Downtown

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The city of Jackson announced the dedication of the grave sites of some local people who are apart of the city's history, Tuesday afternoon. Rachel Lane, mother of the late bishop Isaac…

Police: Man Steals Money From Church

This video is no longer available. BRUCETON, Tenn. -- Police arrest a man that they said entered a church as a guest, and ended up making off with money meant for a missionary trip, Sunday. Brian Matthew Ratcliff is charged…

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