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Attempted robbery ends with shots fired in west Jackson

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have one person in custody after an attempted Monday night robbery in west Jackson. According to police, around 9:30 p.m. a man tried to rob another man who…

Lane College hosts World AIDS Day event

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is something many would call private, but Monday Lane College hosted a World AIDS Day event to draw attention to the issue. A news conference was held Monday morning at…

Suspected purse snatcher arrested

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is hospitalized with a serious head injury and broken hand suffered while fending off a suspected purse snatcher Sunday night in midtown. Officers said Tonnie Jelks, 40, is the…

Jackson man indicted in 2012 homicide

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County grand jury indicted a Jackson man Monday in a 2012 homicide. According to police, Craig Taylor was indicted Monday on counts of first-degree murder, felony murder and attempted…

Should Facebook posts be protected by free speech?

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- An aide to a West Tennessee congressman resigned after making critical comments on Facebook about President Obama's teenage daughters. Should Fincher's aide Elizabeth Lauten's comments posted on Facebook be protected…

Stolen tractor leads Gibson Co. authorities on chase

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department say they chased a tractor through the city of Dyer damaging yards, fields and even a patrol car. Gibson County deputies said a farm tractor…

Reverend returns from Missouri, hopeful for future

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Reverend Russell Morrow returned late Sunday night from participating in a walk across Missouri. He said the "Journey for Justice" is about moving past what happened in Ferguson, and determining what…

UPDATE: Escaped Gibson Co. trusty is back in custody

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Gibson county trusty who walked off from work detail Monday evening is back in custody, according to the Gibson County Sheriff's Department. Joshua Ballard was located at a residence in…

Locals react to Fincher aide's resignation after Facebook post

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- An aide to Rep. Stephen Fincher, R-Tenn., resigned after a weekend Facebook post criticizing the first daughters. Elizabeth Lauten, Fincher‘s communications director, stepped down after criticizing Malia and Sasha Obama in…

Humboldt principal returns to work from paid administrative leave

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The principal of Humboldt Middle School who had been on paid administrative leave returned to work Monday. Principal Lillian Shelton was put on paid administrative leave last week, just before the…

Gibson Co. woman charged with TennCare fraud

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County woman is jailed tonight accused of using her TennCare benefits to doctor shop for prescription pills. Tammy Buckner, 36, is accused of using her TennCare benefits to…

Bethel students to see no tuition increase in coming year

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Traditional undergraduate students enrolled in Bethel University's 2015 to 2016 school year will see no increase in tuition, room or board from the current academic year, according to a release from the school. The Bethel Board of…

Jackson man in court on resisting arrest charge

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man appeared before a judge Monday charged with resisting arrest and possession of marijuana. Hosandy Theus was stopped by police Saturday night on suspicion of trespassing. When officers searched…

Local experts give tips to keep off holiday pounds

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the holiday season here, many West Tennessee residents, including members of Gold‘s Gym in Jackson, are attempting to burn those extra calories. Darla Gray said she works out almost daily.…

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