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Local Daycare in Jeopardy Due to Gov't Shutdown

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- If the federal government doesn't reach a deal soon, ABC Learning House in Jackson will have to close its doors. Laverne Curie says the uncertainty is putting her family in a…

Hundreds of Seniors Participate in Olympics

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Hundreds of seniors from across West Tennessee played for the gold at the annual Senior Olympics hosted by the Tennessee Health Care Association. Participants from 20 area nursing facilities competed in…

Investigators: Former Madison County Employee Stole More than $4000

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The state comptroller's office has released details about how investigators say a former Madison County deputy clerk was able to steal more than $4200 from taxpayers. Between 2010 and 2012, investigators…

Medina Mother's Prior Criminal History Released

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Madison County Circuit Court has released the prior criminal history of the Medina mother accused of lying about her son's health for years and accepting donations for her family. According…

Crockett County Judge Will Preside Over Woolfork Hearing

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- New information about the Madison County Sheriff scandal regarding those presiding over next week's protection order hearing has been released. The Madison County Court Clerk tells WBBJ that Judge Paul Conley…

Former Teacher's Assistant Charged with Assault

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged a former teacher's assistant with simple assault for slapping a special needs child. Alvin Wilson, 53, of Humboldt, surrendered at the Jackson Police Department around 5 a.m.…

Police Identify Person of Interest in Early Morning Homicide

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- An overnight shooting in East Jackson killed one person and injured another. Police released the name of a person of interest. Officers are looking for Carlos Ross, 23. Investigators say Ross…

Lexington Alderman Vote on Ethics Violation

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Lexington City Alderman voted 4-2, Tuesday night. The majority's vote saying fellow Aldermen Jerry Bingham and Jack Johnson violated the board's ethics policy. Bingham and Johnson are accused of using city…

Teens Accused of Stealing From Sick Children and Other Burglaries

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - Three area teens are charged in a month-long crime spree with victims ranging from families to terminally ill children. The 16 and 17-year-olds are accused of stealing auction items from…

Medina Mother Jamie Decker Arrested Again

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Medina mother Jamie Decker, who is accused of lying about her son having cancer for years and accepting donations for her family, was arrested in Gibson County, Tuesday. Decker turned herself…

Two Stolen Vehicles Set on Fire

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn -- Two vehicles stolen from different locations in McNairy County were found burned in the woods. The McNairy County Sheriff's Department said the vehicles were stolen Monday night. Investigator Robert Hitchborn…

Visitors Preview Discovery Park of America in Obion County

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn - The countdown to November 1 is underway as local leaders anticipate the grand opening of Discovery Park of America in Obion County. Tuesday, dozens of local and state officials, along…

Deputy Plans On Extended Leave, Sheriff Returns To Work

DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork returned to work Tuesday for the first time since Jackson police began investigating a domestic incident involving him and one of his female deputies. Chief Deputy Tommy Cunningham tells WBBJ that…

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