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Two dead, one injured after two Sunday shootings

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn.-The Jackson Police Department confirms two shootings in the city, Sunday, left two dead and injured another. The first happened at approximately 1:26 p.m. at a duplex in the 2000 block of North…

Police: Two shot at East Jackson apartment

This video is no longer available. Jackson, Tenn.- Police are investigating a second shooting within three-and-a-half hours Sunday in East Jackson. Two people were shot at the Parkway East Apartments on Carver Ave. just after 5 p.m., according to police.…

BREAKING: JPD investigating East Jackson shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- Jackson Police officers say they are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting off North Royal Street. Details are limited, but investigators tell WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News one person was injured and taken to…

TN farmers talk about what 'all-natural' really means

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans come out to the farmer's market every week to see the latest from the farmers. While some may argue it's just a fad, farmers argue that being all-natural is…

First drowning at Thousand Acre Beach, cause unknown

This video is no longer available. CARROLL CO., Tenn--The first drowning death at the beach area of the 1000 Acre lake has several swimmers still shaken up Saturday evening. "I was in shock whenever I heard about it," said Rodger…

Officials confirm drowning at Thousand Acre Lake in Carroll County

CARROLL Co. Tenn.,- The Carroll County Sheriff's Dept confirms a young man drowned this morning at the Thousand Acre Lake. Deputies say the 27-year-old was swimming in the water. Witnesses told investigators the man went under and never resurfaced. Investigators…

New app could repel mosquitoes

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Playing outdoors is always a little risky during mosquito season. But now a mobile app, using high frequencies, could help. West Tennesseans have their own ways of keeping mosquitoes away,…

Are lower temps a sign of lower bills?

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the coolest July in history, lower temperatures are even affecting nonprofits in the area - in a good way. RIFA gives away nearly a hundred fans every year to help…

"Butt dialing" makes up almost half of all emergency calls

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- 911 dispatchers say almost half of their calls are from an accidental dial. Dispatchers say even if your phone is locked, you can still call 911. At the Jackson Central Dispatch,…

Additional charges for tased inmate

This video is no longer available. HENRY CO., Tenn.-- Henry County deputies say the inmate who attempted to escape from jail this week is now facing even more charges. Deputies say Lonnie Singleton, who was originally charged with one count…

Henry County inmates give away free vegetables

This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn. -- In Henry County the sheriff's department is giving away free vegetables to residents. The produce is grown by inmates in the garden at the prison. Most of the vegetables go toward…

Dyer County inmate still on the run, sheriff says

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- An inmate who took off on Thursday is still on the run, according to the Dyer County sheriff. Around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Edward Copeland Jr. ran from the Dyer County…

One dead, six others injured in Chester County car accident

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A two-car accident just north of Henderson killed one person and injured six others on Thursday night Robbin Manning, 24, was killed on Needmore Road just after 9 p.m. According…

Dyersburg residents concerned about historic pool closing

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- It's quiet at Okeena Park pool, Dyersburg's busiest community swimming pool. "It's the history of Dyersburg," Peggy Davis, a Dyersburg resident, said. The historic Okeena Pool has been closed all summer…

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