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Police Seek Help to Find Missing Woman Who May Be in Danger

UPDATE 5:20 p.m. --Jackson police have safely located Lisa Renee Brown. Investigators found her on Airways Boulevard around 5 p.m. today. No further action was necessary. Brown's brother previously reported to police that she had been missing since March 17.…

E-Cigarettes: Healthier Than Your Average Cigarette?

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stores selling electronic cigarettes are opening up across West Tennessee. Michael Nance owns Roar Vapor, a recently opened electronic cigarette store in North Jackson. “It gives you everything you need in…

Update on Brownsville Warehouse Fire

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Crews were already out cleaning up the remains from Tuesday's fire at the MTD plant in Brownsville. The fire that broke out at the plant still brought firefighters back in the…

Arrest Made in Hardin County Bomb Threats

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- An arrest has been made in the bomb threats that shook up the Hardin County courthouse and the sheriff's office, Monday. Christopher Davis, from Michie, is in custody, according to…

Gibson County School Bus Slides off Road

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An area school bus full of students had a minor accident, Tuesday morning. According to Gibson County Director of Schools Eddie Pruett, a bus headed to Rutherford School was pulling out of a driveway when the…

Bill to repeal Tenn. motorcycle helmet law fails

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The latest effort to get rid of Tennessee's motorcycle helmet requirement has failed in a Senate committee. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted 6-5 against the measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Bell of Riceville.…

Drug Raid Nets More Than 40 Arrests in Obion and Weakley Counties

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON – At least 36 individuals were arrested Tuesday in Obion and Weakley Counties as part of a combined federal, state and local investigation of criminal activity in the area. 12 federal indictments…

Federal Trial against Milan Mayor Ends in Summary Judgment

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- After seven days of testimony the outcome of a federal lawsuit involving the city of Milan and Mayor Chris Crider is now in the hands of Chief Judge J. Daniel Breen. Current…

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…

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