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Council postpones decision on withdrawing land offer

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson City Council met Tuesday at city hall to consider a resolution to rescind the commitment to give about five acres of land to Connections Preparatory School. The council decided…

Jackson officials end partnership with Hinson company

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- City of Jackson officials have officially ended the city's partnership with Hinson Auction and Real Estate Company. The Jackson City Council voted 7-to-1 Tuesday in favor of eliminating the contract between…

Haywood Co. coach to return after 3-day suspension

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY -- Haywood High School head football coach Ernie Jackson will return Thursday to his duties following a three-day suspension, according to a release from the school system. School officials said Jackson was…

Jackson man faces animal cruelty charge

MIDTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man is facing an animal cruelty charge after neighbors say they saw him beat and kick a dog, according to police. Derek Lamont Marshall is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after neighbors saw him…

Man charged in Jackson beating is arraigned

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man accused of severely beating a man with a wooden plank has been arraigned on a charge of attempted second-degree murder, according to court documents. Police responded Friday to a…

Man arraigned in attempted rape of blind woman

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man accused of attempting to rape a blind woman has been arraigned on three charges. Wiley Austin is charged with aggravated sexual battery, attempted aggravated rape and aggravated burglary, according…

Victims' names released in Brownsville shootings

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities have released the names of the victims in two separate Sunday shootings in Brownsville that left one man dead. Jarvis Antawn Hines, 23, was found lying on the ground…

TBI: Trezevant deaths both due to natural causes

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A preliminary autopsy report has indicated natural causes for both deaths reported Friday night in Trezevant, according to Josh Devine with the TBI. The TBI is awaiting toxicology analysis for…

Dyer beautifies downtown

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. -- A beautification project is underway in Dyer, trying to bring the once buzzing main street back to life. Dawn Siler teaches art in Gibson County and has lived in Dyer all…

Labor Day doesn't mean a long weekend for everyone

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Many workers had the day off this Labor Day, but others like nurses, police officers and firefighters don't get that luxury. The holiday is often celebrated as a day off from…

Crockett Co now patrols in military hummers

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County sheriff's department said they can now respond to emergencies safely during severe weather, with two new military hummers. "It's pretty exciting to get one of them and…

New Decatur Co. sheriff takes reins

This video is no longer available. DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The new Decatur County sheriff officially took office on Monday. Sheriff Keith Byrd tells us among the many things on his to-do list, bringing closure to the Bobo family and…

Troopers arrest 9 for DUI over holiday weekend

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The holiday weekend has so far resulted in nine DUI arrests and 16 crashes with injury, according to Lt. Brad Wilbanks of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Two DUI arrests took place…

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