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Jackson Men Walk "The Purple Mile" in Downtown Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- A group of men thought it would be a good idea to walk a mile in heels Saturday. The reason they're doing it? To fight for a cause. "Domestic violence is…

Firefighters: Don't hesitate to call on Carbon Monoxide

This video is no longer available. JACKSON,Tenn.-- With the colder temperatures outside more people are turning on their heaters and gas stoves, which brings in the potential danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. Local firefighters said hearing the sound of one…

Jackson Symphony takes audience to Old Vienna

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony entertained West Tennessee Saturday night by taking them to Old Vienna. The concert was held on Union University's campus and featured pieces by the Strauss Family, including famous…

Man pleads guilty to sex trafficking

MEMPHIS, Tenn.- Thursday, a Memphis man pleaded guilty to the sex trafficking of a 16-year-old girl. U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton III announced Laron Matlock, 33, admitted to buying a bus ticket for a 16 year old to travel from Chicago…

"Room at the Inn" enters eighth season

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- With cold temperatures comes the start of the emergency shelter program for homeless people in our area. Beginning November 1, Area Relief Ministries will begin its eighth season of the winter program…

JMCSS Superintendent: State's failing grades not alarming

JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson-Madison County School superintendent Verna Ruffin said the fact the state Department of Education report card failed the school district's performance is not alarming. "We have some schools that are not doing very well and we have some intentions…

Gibson County Schools Report Card

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn -- Tonya Jones runs a salon in Jackson, but has a part time job at the Gibson County Special School District. "I got a job in the Gibson County Special School…

Christmas decorations surface early at one home in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- A family in West Jackson decided to skip Halloween's spooky theme and instead began to decorate for Christmas. The Williams family set-up the decorations about two weeks ago and decided to skip…

A West Tennessee man will take over a major national retail chain

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn--Marvin Ellison is officially the newest President of JCPenney. His father Ivory Ellison said he is proud. "Beautiful feeling. We're very proud of him. His mother is in heaven shining right now," said Ellison. He said before Marvin became…

Police charge 2 adults, juvenile in home invasion

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged two adults and a juvenile in a Thursday home invasion and shooting that injured a 14"year"old male and sent two nearby schools into lockdown. Police say Daron…

Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Arnold

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It is time to introduce this week's Educator of the Week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. This week's winner comes to us from Northeast Madison County. Sherry Arnold says…

Trenton police arrest man after two-year investigation

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn.- The Trenton Police Department has arrested a man they said they have been investigating for two years. Officers executed a search warrant Wednesday on 8th Street where they arrested Adrian Tipton and…

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