Reactions To 'PRANK' Incident at Five Below
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In Continuing Coverage to a story we first brought to you Monday night at 10, we have reactions from the community following reports of an armed…
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JPD responds to reported firearm incident at Five Below
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Police Department responded to reports of an armed individual running into the store at Five Below, located at 127 Stonebrook Place. The incident was reported at approximately 6:05 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. JPD…
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JACKSON, Tenn.-- A large police presence early Monday evening in a busy shopping center prompts calls from WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters. When our…
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JACKSON Tenn. -- Leaders with the Jackson Fire Department's new fire and rescue program say it provides essential framework to make a difference saving lives throughout the community. Immediate…
