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Magnitude 2.9 earthquake strikes near Tiptonville

This video is no longer available. LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred around midnight last night about 2.5 miles northwest of Tiptonville, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake took place in the New Madrid…

Two shootings in Brownsville leave one dead

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man is dead from a late night shooting in Brownsville, according to police. Brownsville police confirmed two shootings late Sunday night. The first shooting was on the 100 block…

Residents come together to "Stop the Chaos" in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stop the chaos was the message from church leaders to residents Thursday night hoping to find solutions to rampant violence in Jackson. Dozens of concerned residents packed Forest Heights United Methodist…

Arrest made in Dollar General burglaries

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- An arrest has been made in a string of Dollar General burglaries throughout McNairy County. Jonathan Matthew Hodum, 27, was arrested by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department Thursday. He is charged…

Web Extra: See more of the Thomas/Wright/Arnold forum

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff candidates Chuck Arnold, Rodney Wright and Paul Thomas answered more viewer questions on WBBJ during the 6:30 p.m. show. Election Day is Aug. 7!

Jackson Police Department more than $1 million over-budget

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars paying officers for overtime. The department as a whole went $1.27 million over budget, and now the city council has…

Children serenade seniors during sing-off

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Thursday was an entertaining day for West Tennesseans young and old. The Laurelwood Healthcare Center hosted a sing-off for children of ages to perform their favorite songs. The kids visited the…

Kids learn about community heroes during "Parent's Day Out"

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Pre-schoolers at Englewood Baptist Church learned about the people who save lives on a daily basis. On Thursday morning, children taking part in "Parent's Day Out" were treated to community helpers…

Police still seeking second suspect wanted on murder charge

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- The search is still on for the second suspect named in a Sunday shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead. Investigators have signed a second-degree murder warrant for Dontavious Hendrix's, 23,…

Commissioners urge residents to take advantage of early voting

WEST JACKSON -- Madison County Election Commissioners are reminding residents to participate in early voting while they still can. Last Monday, more than 1,000 residents voted. On Thursday afternoon, the county averaged just over 300 voters. The last day to…

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