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Jackson State Breaks Ground on Softball Field

Jackson, Tenn. - Women's athletics at a local college got a boost with construction of a new playing field. Coaches, school officials and community leaders gathered Friday morning to break ground on a new softball field at Jackson State Community…

Car Burglaries in Martin

This video is no longer available. Martin, Tenn. - An unwelcome visitor in one West Tennessee town is responsible for burglarizing many vehicles. Jeremy Jones, 30, has been linked to a number of thefts over the past few weeks. After…

Sun Heating Up Playground Equipment

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - Playground equipment, like swings and slides, can get hotter than you may expect. According to an infrared thermometer we used Friday, the surface of the playground slide exposed to the sun…

Residents Unhappy with Road and Utility Work

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - Residents and business owners along a historic Jackson street are upset over the city's efforts to improve South Royal Street. Construction on Royal Street has been underway for only a month,…

Man Charged with Stealing almost $1 Million in Dies

This video is no longer available. A McKenzie man has been arrested for stealing nearly $1,000,000 worth of factory equipment and selling it at a local scrap yard. Police reports show Chris Rawls allegedly took 22 dies from a storage…

Jackson May Change Red Light Camera Companies

Jackson, Tenn. - The City of Jackson may be keeping the cameras at several city intersections, but changing who sends you the tickets. At their July meeting, the council is set to decide if they want to change red light…

Search Warrant Leads to Four Arrrests

Four people were arrested after a search of an east Jackson home. According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at a home on Craig Street, Wednesday. Massey Tyrone Martin and his brother…

UT Board of Trustees approve tuition hikes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Thursday approved tuition hikes that range from 8 percent at the Knoxville campus to 3.5 percent at the university's College of Law. UT President Joe DiPietro told reporters…

Police Seek Identity of Suspected Wallet Thief

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn. - Jackson police are seeking the public‘s help in identifying a woman they believe stole another woman‘s wallet at Kroger on North Parkway in Jackson. According to police, the victim was going…

Boys and Girls Club Hosts Steak and Burger Dinner

Jackson, Tenn. - The Boys and Girls Club in Jackson held their Steak and Burger Dinner, Thursday evening. Union University Women's Basketball Coach Mark Campbell was the featured speaker for the event. The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit…

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