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Experts provide tips on keeping your deliveries safe

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is just two weeks away, and many gifts have begun to arrive on the doorsteps of many West Tennessee homes. However, some of those gifts won't be making it under…

Madison Co. sees spike in whooping cough cases

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a spike in whooping cough cases in Madison County. Health experts said the bacteria can lead to pneumonia and eventually death. Parent Shanna…

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visits Memphis

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited West Tennessee Tuesday. Holder was in Memphis to discuss law enforcement's policies regarding profiling. The attorney general on Monday announced guidelines limiting the ability of federal…

Home improvement funds now available for Dyersburg homeowners

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Officials in Dyersburg are now taking applications from Dyersburg homeowners looking for aid. In October, the city was awarded a $375,000 grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency. Using a lottery…

Jackson-Madison Co. Schools awarded $400K priority school grant

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has been awarded a $400,000 grant to plan for how to best support the system's priority schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education. The…

Jackson man in court accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man faced a judge Tuesday on accusations of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. James Hayes Jr. is charged with simple domestic assault after the woman told police he shoved her to the ground Monday when she went…

Man accused of using stolen credit card at Jackson stores

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in Jackson City Court Tuesday on an identity theft charge. Police say Jabril Malik and two other suspects used a stolen credit card Oct. 12 to buy items…

Two men killed in early Sunday head-on collision in Brownsville

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men were killed in a head-on collision early Sunday morning in Brownsville involving a juvenile who had been drinking, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The three-vehicle accident happened just after 4 a.m. on U.S.…

Lexington Christmas parade features five-year-old miracle

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn -- Of the many fun floats this year at the Christmas parade in Lexington, one celebrates the life of Brylee Grace Holmes. "She was really sick at first but she's improving every…

Minor charged in three Carroll Co. arsons

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- State authorities say they have charged a Carroll County minor with three counts of arson, including a fire that destroyed the Vale Fire Department. In a statement Monday, the Tennessee…

Police officer resigns amid assault accusations

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee police officer accused of assaulting a handcuffed inmate turns in his badge. "If you're handcuffed, you're at their mercy," attorney D.J. Norton said. Sgt. Bob Pipkins resigned Friday…

Jackson-Madison Co. school officials kick off 'Vision 2020' plan

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- School officials made the first step Monday in their overall plan to fix Jackson-Madison County Schools with a review of school transportation. The restructuring plan, dubbed Vision 2020, looks to…

Retired Lt. Elston formally charged; judge recuses himself

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Former Madison County Sheriff's Department Lt. Jerry Elston was officially charged Monday with the 52 counts handed down by a grand jury exactly one week ago. Also Monday, presiding judge Don…

Henderson Co. firemen teach kids to trust

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is unfortunate, but children often are killed in fires because they hide from firemen, according to Henderson County fire officials. Henderson County firefighters worked with kids Monday at Pin Oak…

Man charged in car burglary at Jackson hospital

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was officially charged Monday morning in a car burglary at a Jackson hospital. Frank Imhauser is charged in the Nov. 27 incident in which police say a white Chevrolet…

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