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Police Investigate West Jackson Shooting

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. - Police are searching for who shot into a house late Thursday night in west Jackson. It happened just before 11 p.m. in the 200-block of Scott Street. Investigators say two people were inside the home, which…

Hundreds of rape kits inside Jackson Police Dept.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-  Hundreds of rape kits sit inside the Jackson Police Department. About half of them have never been processed. It is a problem cities across the country are dealing with to the outrage…

Deadly Pig Virus Hurting Local Farmers

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.,- A deadly virus spreading in pigs across the United States has killed millions already, and expected to take even more lives by the end of the year. West Tennessee based, Tosh…

Miss Tennessee Preliminary Competition: Night 2

JACKSON, Tenn.- Thursday night saw another night of on-stage preliminary competition for the 2014 Miss Tennessee crown. All 36 contestants took the stage again as they work to perfect their performance for Saturday night. The ladies competed on stage in…

Union University introduces new baseball coach

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn -- Union University has found their new skipper. The school announced Lee Driggers as their next baseball coach on Thursday evening. "Union has established a strong baseball tradition over the years. I…

Charges reduced for husband accused of killing wife

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grand jury will now decide whether a Jackson man should stand trial on charges of killing his wife and making it look like a drug overdose. During John Christie's preliminary…

TDA Offers Financial Help to Farmers for Organic Farming

JACKSON, Tenn.- Tennessee farmers wanting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Organic Certification can qualify for financial assistance to help with the costs. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now taking applications for cost share funding made available through the National…

Dam causes problems with McKenzie residents

This video is no longer available. McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local lake vanishes within two weeks after gushing water from heavy rains caused a dam to burst. Residents stood at the edge of the lake in shock at the site.…

Change of command set for 101st Airborne

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - The commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell is turning over command on Friday. Maj. Gen. James C. McConville will relinquish command of the 101st to Maj. Gen. Gary J. Volesky during…

Man dies after forklift accident, son in critical condition

This video is no longer available. MEDON, Tenn. -- A father is dead and and his son is critically injured after a forklift accident in Medon. Siler Helton and his son Darren Helton were hired contractors, working on a forklift…

Charges dropped against alleged machete fighter

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Charges have been dropped against a man police say wielded a machete during a street fight earlier this month. According to Brejun Savage's lawyer, his aggravated assault and possession of a…

Legislators urge resignation of Tennessee education commissioner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Fourteen state legislators released a signed letter and issued a statement calling on Tennessee Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman to resign. In the letter they say Huffman failed to address the doubts from teachers and parents by insisting…

Deputies looking for answers after tombstone discovered in ditch

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A headstone sits outside of the Hardeman County Sheriff's Department, and deputies said they have no idea what cemetery it came from. Investigators said employees with the Hardeman County Highway Department found the headstone in a ditch…

Trenton Fire Chief passes away

TRENTON, Tenn. -- One of Trenton's bravest passed away on Wednesday. Trenton Fire Chief Barry Green passed away around 9 p.m. at Humboldt General Hospital from a heart attack, according to Trenton Mayor Tony Burriss. Chief Green served for 34…

UT Martin trustees approve tuition raise

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved a six percent instate tuition increase for students attending the University of Tennessee at Martin, effective for the 2014 fall semester. Approval came…

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