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Operation Christmas Child starts national collection week

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- Sunday kicked off the first day of Operation Christmas Child's national collection week. Dozens of churches across West Tennessee collected their first round of gift-filled shoe boxes for children across the…

First responders: Car winter safety kits easy to build

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- First responders say it is time to stock the car with a few extra supplies for winter weather. They recommend making car safety kits that include a flash light, extra batteries and…

Rain washes away some winter road preparations

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Transportation crews spent hours Thursday and Friday prepping roads for winter weather. Sunday's rain washed much of the salt away, but TDOT plans to keep treating roads…

Experts say talk to your teens about winter driving

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the temperatures cool down, some parents said they worry about their young drivers navigating the icy roads. "In the winter the conditions are very different, slippery, traction isn't as good,…

Dog lovers prep for K-9 winter safety

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Humans are not the only ones needing extra care during this winter blast. Experts say our pets need some close attention to keep them safe as well. "I'm not going to let my dog freeze," Barbara Bratcher…

Homeowner shocked by bullet holes through her home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A homeowner is trying to understand why a gunman fired eight shots toward her home with at least four of them piercing through her walls. "You come in and look at…

Avery Williamson: Milan Made Part 1

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. -- No introduction is needed for Avery Williamson in Milan. Williamson is the first kid from his area to make it to the NFL. The hometown hero hasn't forgotten his roots. "A…

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Sunday November 16, 2014 9:45 PM CST

Current Weather Alerts: Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for portions of northwest Tennessee(Lake & Obion Counties) and southeast Missouri (Pemiscot & Dunklin Counties) starting at 6 PM this evening all the way through 6 AM Monday. Snowfall accumulations within…

Police push gun theft prevention in wake of recent shootings

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- With six shootings and two homicides in Brownsville this week alone, some citizens are asking how to prevent the next act of violence. Those shootings resulted in two arrests, but some are asking how these suspects obtained…

Brownsville restaurant gets reboot for new reputation

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A restaurant in Brownsville has a new name and new location. Owners said they are glad to throw away the stigma of racism at their old location. Elise Clinton is the owner of Mindfield Grill at the…

Home catches fire in Gadsden

This video is no longer available. GADSDEN, Tenn. -- A home went up in flames just before 7 p.m. Saturday night in Gadsden. Firefighters were called to Humboldt Lake Road, and several volunteer fire departments also were called to assist.…

Sleigh bells ring for arthritis

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The holiday season got off to a running start Saturday morning, and runners could be heard coming down the road. The annual Jingle Bell Run 5K brought in runners dressed in…

City aims to keep Jackson beautiful with recycling event

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- For many Jackson residents, it was out with the old Saturday morning. The city of Jackson hosted a recycling event at the Jackson Fire Training Station for people to bring in…

Hardin Co. firefighters show importance of home sprinklers

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department put on a demonstration to educate residents on fire safety. The demonstration featured two simulated burning buildings, one with a sprinkler system and the other…

U of M Lambuth re-opens planetarium

WEST JACKSON -- The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus held a free show Friday at the school's planetarium to kick off its re-opening. The planetarium has new shows with subjects ranging from the origins of life to black holes. School…

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