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East Jackson House Fire Being Investigated

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson firefighters are investigating what caused a house fire in east Jackson Friday evening. The fire department got the call of a house on fire in the 70 block of Holland Avenue just…

Students Recognized for High Scores on ACT

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.- Some very smart high school seniors from Carroll County were honored this week for their academic achievement. 10 students were recognized during a luncheon for scoring a 29 or better on…

Whiteville Students Witness Mock Crash Scene

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Students at Whiteville Elementary witnessed quite a sight on Friday, as first responders set up a mock crash scene in the front lawn of the school. Officers staged this mock crash…

Pope Panthers Best WBBJ Meteorologist Tom Meiners

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Are you smarter than a Pope Panther? Fourth and fifth grade students teamed up Friday to take on Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and WBBJ's own Tom Meiners. This war of wits…

Medical Professionals Divided on Fluoride in Water Proposal

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. -- City leaders in Camden are asking for public feedback on a decision to keep fluoride in their water system. Local dentist, Dr. Bob Horton, says he wants to keep the chemical…

Jackson Christian School Gets New Harmony Director

NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson Christian School has employed Leigh-Ann Davis to serve as director of the Harmony program. Davis comes to Jackson Christian with more than 14 years of experience in special education. Launched in 2003, Jackson Christian‘s Harmony program…

North Side High School Principal Resigns for Chester County Job

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Verna Ruffin announced Friday afternoon that Ricky Catlett, principal of North Side High School, has resigned and will be accepting a position with Chester County High…

Police Say Farmers Targeted in Haywood County

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement says West Tennessee farmers are the target of criminals because they typically spend countless hours working their field. Investigators in Haywood County are currently searching for suspects in…

Students Walk a Mile to Raise Awareness for Homelessness

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Students banded together to raise awareness for homelessness on Friday afternoon. Jackson State Community College students, staff and family participated in the "Walk a Mile" program. Volunteers walked from the JSCC…

Thousands Attend World's Biggest Fish Fry Parade

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thousands lined the street in Henry County on Friday to attend the World's Biggest Fish Fry annual parade. "It's just a great time to come together on this spring day…

Educator of the Week: DeBerry

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Glenda DeBerry says she loves teaching math and computer classes at Humboldt Middle School. She loves having the ability to get to know all the students and being able to help each…

Shooting Reported on Lane Avenue

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Police are investigating a shooting on Friday afternoon, that sent one man to the hospital and locked down 3 Jackson Madison County Schools. According to Capt. Tyreece Miller with JPD, a…

Police: Serial Shoplifter Arrested During Traffic Stop

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The woman who police called a "serial shoplifter" was arrested by Jackson Police on Thursday afternoon. According to Investigator Kevin Mooney with JPD, Michelle Singleton, aka Michelle Henley was arrested after…

Truck Fire Shuts Down Traffic on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. - Overnight traffic on Interstate 40 is shut down after a 18-wheeler caught on fire, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Troopers say it happened at 1:35 on Friday morning near mile marker 79. THP says both eastbound…

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