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Police Say 16-Year-Old Responsible for Brownsville Armed Robbery

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. --The teen recently arrested for robbing a Sonic carhop at gunpoint has been named in a similar crime in Brownsville, police say. Brownsville Police Department investigators say a 16-year-old from Jackson is the suspect in an armed robbery…

Dresden Police: Man Sells TennCare Wheelchair for Drugs

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- Officers said one man sells his TennCare wheelchair for drugs and that prompts a roundup of suspected criminals in Dresden. They said the man sold his wheelchair for five hydrocodone pills, which is worth about a nickel.…

West TN Strawberry Festival Opening Night

HUMBOLDT, Tenn.- The city of Humboldt officially kicks off the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Monday night. Hundreds came out in time for a night of festivities. This is the 76th year of the Strawberry Festival. Events roll on Tuesday morning…

Jerry Morris' Gibson County Sheriff Campaign

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A day before the primaries, Gibson County Sheriff candidate Jerry Morris said he has the experience to get the job done. "I've served the citizens of Gibson County for over…

Hockey With a Twist

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inline hockey may not one be the most popular sports among young athletes, but that isn't stopping West Tennessee from giving it a try.   For more information regarding the West…

Police Investigating Shooting on Carver Ave.

BREAKING NEWS JACKSON, Tenn.- As gunfire rings out along Carver Avenue in east Jackson police said two people were shot, one of them has died. making him the sixth homicide of 2014. Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division were busy…

Rodney Wright's Gibson County Sheriff Campaign

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- History will be made in Gibson County. It is their first Republican Primary in decades. We caught up to Gibson County Sheriff Candidate Rodney Wright, who will be facing off…

Local Goodwill to Host Several Job Fairs, Workshops

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Goodwill Centers across the nation are celebrating Goodwill Week, including career centers in West Tennessee. "There are two different career solution centers here in Jackson," Casey Coatney said, a Goodwill Career…

Pollen Count on the Rise

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -- All of our warm and sunny weather is coming at a price; a lot of sneezing for a lot of folks. According to Pollen.com, levels in West Tennessee will rise…

Former City Councilwoman Arraigned on Theft Charges

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A well-known Hardeman County woman is arraigned on theft charges after police say she stole merchandise from a department store in Jackson. Former city councilwoman Brenda Woods was arraigned Monday in…

Man at Center of Steroid Investigation Formally Charged

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man who was indicted on multiple drug charges last week appeared in court on Monday to be formally charged. Brigham Jaynes, 24, was arraigned on four counts of Sale…

Accused Uncle Killer Officially Charged

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man was officially charged on Monday in the 2013 beating death of his uncle. Travis Brint was arraigned on counts of second degree murder and tampering with evidence in…

JEA Cuts Contractors, Adds Full-Time Positions

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A recent decision made by Jackson Energy Authority will bring jobs to Jackson. According to Steve Bowers with JEA, 10 jobs will be added after the decision to cut contractors for…

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