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West TN Lawyer Tapped to Become Workers Comp Judge

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A West Tennessee lawyer has been named to the workers compensation court of the state department of labor. Allen Phillips of Jackson is one of eight new judges appointed to the court.…

Parents Split Over Gun Raffle

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. - A gun could help send students to New York City. A group of parents are raffling off a pistol to help pay for a trip for 8th graders, and that…

Titans Caravan Tour Visits Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Titan fans didn't have to wait for their team's home opener to get excited about the NFL season. The Titans gave them something better on Tuesday afternoon. A up…

Man Accused of Car Burglary Arrested

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for burglarizing several cars in north Jackson. Isen Jamal Berry, 21, was arrested Tuesday morning. Police said a search of his home…

Car Runs into Building in Alamo

ALAMO, Tenn.-A car crushes into the side of a building in Alamo, Tuesday. Police said a white sedan was driving through the Food Rite parking lot when the driver lost control and ran into the side of the USDA service…

Bill Gibbons Visits Local THP Office

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Tennessee's Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security made a stop in Jackson Tuesday. Commissioner Bill Gibbons met with troopers at the Tennessee Highway Patrol Jackson office to discuss state laws and priorities…

Madison County Deputy Named Officer of the Year

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Tuesday a Madison County Deputy was honored as the Jackson Exchange Club's Law Enforcement Officer of the year. The honor went to Deputy Larry Flowers. The five year veteran of the department…

Ask An Expert: Measles Cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ spoke with Shanna Shearon, the Regional Epidemiologist at Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department on Monday shortly after learning about the cases. Some of her answers to questions about these measles cases are below. HOW MANY CASES…

Mailbox Food Drive Helps RIFA Fill Pantry

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A recent food drive aided by letter carriers has been deemed a success. Regional Interfaith Association officials were busy weighing and sorting the food from last Saturday's "Stamp Out Hunger" food…

Jackson Chamber Unveils Potential Home of Data Site

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON – A site in Jackson has been designated as an Enterprise site and is the first to be designated as such in the Tennessee Valley Authority seven state region. The 120.6-acre data…

Trezevant Students Graduate from D.A.R.E. Program

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- Elementary school students across West Tennessee are taking a stand against drugs. Dozens of Trezevant Elementary students graduated from their 10-week dare program on Monday. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. The program, founded in 1984,…

UPDATE: Jackson Police Locate Missing 7-year-old

UPDATE: Jackson police confirm they found the missing 7-year-old boy sleeping inside a vehicle in the same complex where he went missing. Officers say the child is okay. Police found the boy around 4:45 a.m. Investigators say they contacted the…

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