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Local missionaries to travel to Africa despite Ebola outbreak

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Baptist organization in West Tennessee will send mission teams to Africa despite the Ebola outbreak. “It's a work that needs to be done," Carl Teel said. Teel recently returned from…

NFL Rookie makes impact during and after game

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - In just his second NFL start, Milan native Avery Williamson had a huge performance. The rookie linebacker recovered a fumble and returned it for 41 yards in a 16-14 win over…

McNairy Central Bobcat Marching Band shines in competition

McNAIRYCOUNTY -- Congratulations to the McNairy Central Bobcat Marching Band. They won first place for percussion, color guard, music, general effect, visual effect and drum major. The competition was Saturday night at the University of North Alabama. See the band's award-winning…

Police urge caution after rash of Jackson auto burglaries

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Lock your cars before you go to bed — that is the message from local officers. Jackson police say over the weekend burglars broke into at least 10 cars in several…

Man accused of assault, breaking vehicle windows with bike

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man accused of using a child's bicycle to break a car window to get to his children's mother is charged with domestic assault. Officers say Martin Mitchell first tried to…

Police: Man assaulted girlfriend after accusing her of cheating

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A man is in court after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after accusing her of cheating on him. Jackson police responded to a West University Parkway residence where a woman said Tavaris…

Carl Perkins Center receives $35K donation

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse on Monday received $35,000 from the Walmart foundation. The money is going toward the Victims of Crime Assistance, or…

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Sheriff: Girl, 12, believed to have died by electrocution

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 12-year-old girl has died by what is believed to be accidental electrocution, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Department. The incident happened Sunday in the 2000 block of Old…

Businesses prepare for fall fest rush

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.-- Businesses are looking forward to the city's annual fall festival to bring in some needed customers. "Everybody's really good in this town. They try to support their town, and all these businesses…

Local farmers say there's a pumpkin shortage

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- One local farm says pumpkin production is down about 50 percent this year. Ray Gilmer owns Falcon Ridge Farm in Toone and says this shortage is unusual. "Well we've only been…

Police warn motorists with parked vehicles

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department said over the weekend, several parking lots have been hit with a string of car burglaries. In various parts of Jackson, police say burglars went around to…

Sheriff: Maury City police chief arrested on 3 charges

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police chief finds himself on the other side of the law. The Crockett County Sheriff's Office says Maury City Police Chief Richard Stitts has been charged with…

Hundreds turn out for Rockabilly Riot

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of people turned out Saturday morning in Downtown Jackson for a riot unlike any other. Runners started the 4 mile Rockabilly Riot obstacle course at the lift. It included a…

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