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Lane falls in home opener

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College's women's basketball team lost 77-56 to Christian Brothers University.

Troopers increase patrols, stationed every 20 miles of I-40

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Holiday travel means busier roads. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is adding more patrol cars to Interstate 40 for its second "Interstate 40 Challenge: The Drive to Zero Fatalities." "The…

Police: West Jackson crash sends one to hospital

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A two-vehicle crash Wednesday in west Jackson sends one person to the hospital. Police said the accident happened just before 9 a.m. near the intersection of West Forest and Prospect avenues.…

Local plumbing experts warn of Thanksgiving grease dangers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plumbing company officials in Jackson said that Thanksgiving is a business booster, and one cause is stopped-up drains due to household grease from Thanksgiving dinners. Employees at Tim Ferguson's plumbing in…

Firefighters respond to burning truck in north Jackson

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A burning pickup truck lit up the sky Wednesday evening on Frontage Road near Oil Well Road and the 45 Bypass in north Jackson. A WBBJ viewer submitted photos from before…

Deputies arrest 3 in Madison Co. shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Deputies have arrested three people in a shooting early Tuesday that sent one man to the hospital. Harold Allen Vaughn, 19, Bethany Lashun Long, 19, and James Nequan Martin, 18, all…

Salvation Army expects good turnout for Red Kettle Campaign

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign this week, and people here in Jackson have opened their pockets and hearts to give to the cause. The effort is the…

West Tenn. Farmer's Market closed Thanksgiving, open weekend

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- If you decide to skip the grocery store and buy from local growers, the West Tennessee Farmer's Market is open for business this weekend. The market is a popular place to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables,…

Jackson Transit Authority not in service Thanksgiving

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Observing the Thanksgiving Holiday, Jackson Transit Authority services, including city buses, will not be offered Thursday. Services will return to their normal times and schedules Friday. Madison County government offices will…

Woman charged in theft from employer

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson woman was in court Wednesday to face an embezzlement charge. Sarah Williams is accused of stealing money from the deposit account of her employer, Exit 87 BBQ on Highway…

Police make DUI arrest in Vann Drive hit-and-run

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Police have made an arrest in a Wednesday hit-and-run accident on Vann Drive that sent one man to the hospital, according to the Jackson Police Department. A man is charged with…

Woman accused of refusing to return borrowed car

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman was in Jackson City Court Wednesday to face accusations of borrowing a car and refusing to return it or tell where it is. Ennix Antionette Hairston is charged with…

Freed-Hardeman cancels Bill Cosby appearance

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has canceled Bill Cosby's appearance at the school's annual benefit dinner, according to the school's public relations website. The school will instead host Dr. Ben Carson as speaker at…

Two indicted in death of Brittney Simpson

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The two men charged with killing Brittney Simpson by throwing her from a moving truck in Darden are indicted Tuesday. Juan Ramirez and Luis Mendoza were charged with especially aggravated…

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