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Railroad operations resume after Benton Co. train derailment

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Normal train operations resumed Tuesday morning after a train derailment late Sunday in Benton County, according to a release from CSX Transportation. Crews are continuing cleanup efforts at the site…

Pastor, wife remembered after fatal accident

This video is no longer available. LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Church members at Wynnburg Baptist Church in Lake County are remembering their pastor, Larry Byassee, and his wife, Shirley, after they were killed Sunday afternoon in a two-car collision. "They…

Former conductor talks about train derailment

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A freight train derails in Benton County Sunday night, leaving a big mess to clean up. Train cars and a locomotive are now lodged in the mud. "It sounded like…

'Wizard of Oz' comes alive at Jackson Oaks

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Some Jackson residents found Monday they were not in Kansas anymore. Monday evening, Jackson Oaks brought out Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man in celebration of…

Reported gun in baby stroller leads to 3 arrests

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police arrested a mom and two other men accused of having a gun in a baby stroller. According to an affidavit, the gun went off, but the child was not…

Man sentenced to 90 years in Crockett Co. shooting, robbery

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man convicted in connection to the shooting of Friendship Police Chief Bill Garrett and the robbery of the Alamo Dollar General in 2012 has been sentenced to serve 90…

Lane College homecoming brings economic boost to city

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Lane College's homecoming and all the events that came with it delivered a significant economic impact for the city of Jackson. According to the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau, the weekend…

Three charged in Old Medina Winery fire appear in court

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The three people charged in the alleged arson that destroyed the Old Medina Winery appeared Monday in court. Nicholas Beecher, 24, Derek A. Burgess, 25, and Kristen M. Emison, 21, all…

Deadline for Tennessee Promise scholarship is this week

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The deadline to apply for the new Tennessee Promise scholarship program comes this Saturday. A new report says two-thirds of Tennessee's high school seniors have signed up for the scholarship service.…

Jackson police investigating Waffle House parking lot shooting

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Police are investigating a predawn Sunday shooting at a Jackson Waffle House parking lot. Officers were called out to the shooting about 4:40 a.m., which took place at the Waffle House…

Man accused in fatal Jackson hit-and-run surrenders to police

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man police believe is responsible for a deadly Oct. 15 hit-and-run accident has turned himself in, according to Jackson police. Sean Jamal Blackmon, 28, of Jackson surrendered to police Monday…

Halloween smartphone safety apps to help parents

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Halloween around the corner parents have several fears for their trick-or-treaters. Halloween is a time that kids look forward to all year and a time many parents can dread…

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