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Emergency experts convene in Jackson for annual summit

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Local first responders are working with representatives from agencies across the state this week for the Tennessee Emergency Preparedness Summit being held at Union University. Emergency management directors, highway patrol troopers…

Experts promote fruit for National Eating Healthy Day

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday is National Eating Healthy Day, and the American Heart Association is asking people to double down on their fruit intake. Americans typically only consume half of their recommended daily servings…

Woman faces crack cocaine charges after traffic stop

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman was in court Wednesday after police say they found crack cocaine in her car, according to court documents. Police pulled over Siobahn Victoria Hall after they saw her driving…

Medina leaders name new police chief

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The city of Medina now has a new police chief, according to Mayor Vance Coleman. Steve Grooms takes over the position after being appointed by Medina's mayor and board of…

Deputies raid alleged puppy mill in Gibson Co.

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies have raided what they believe to be a puppy mill in Humboldt, according to Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas. "There's no regard for the animal welfare at all," Thomas…

Tenn. voters pass 'abortion amendment'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Voters have approved changing Tennessee's Constitution to give the Legislature more power to regulate abortion. The change opens the way for the state Legislature to enact many new restrictions on abortion in Tennessee. The referendum was…

Ed Jackson clinches Dist. 27 Senate seat

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ed Jackson along with his supporters gathered at a Republican Party event at Casey Jones Village Tuesday night. Jackson won the District 27 State Senate seat left vacant by Lowe Finney.…

Fire offiicials warn of increased threat of grass fires

JACKSON, Tenn.- A warning as temperatures drop and dry leaves gather. Fire officials said during this time the threat of grass fires only goes up. Leaves and dry grass throughout the area would only fuel a fire that got out…

Sheriff: Man dies after fall from deer stand

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a tree stand accident Tuesday in rural Madison County. The man slipped and fell as he was working on his tree stand and was pronounced…

Whiteville police force nearly cut in half

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn.-- Residents in Whiteville are upset after Mayor James Bellar made the decision to cut the police force nearly in half. The decision came down on Monday night at a city hall meeting…

Jackson-Madison County sees spike in tourism

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau said Madison County saw an increase of nearly $10 million in tourism related expenditures in 2013. Sparky‘s Pizzeria and Grill Manager Amanda Arnold said business is…

Jackson club approved for beer license

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A new Jackson club will soon be able to sell alcohol. The Jackson Beer Board approved the measure Tuesday for La Roka Club Latino in a 2-1 vote. Club owner Rodrigo Rayas' application was denied last month…

Jackson middle-school students honored for writing challenge

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Middle school students who took part in the "Do the Write Thing" initiative were honored Tuesday by Jackson City Council Members. A total of 563 Jackson-Madison County school students accepted the…

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