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South Side ROTC Students Get Emergency Training

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- Local high school students got special training by some of Jackson's bravest on Thursday morning. Students in the ROTC program at South Side High School were able to meet with some…

Child in Drowning Pronounced Dead

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department's investigation into Monday's near drowning has now become a death investigation. Aiden Edwards, 7, was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m. today at Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.…

Family Dollar to cut jobs, close about 370 stores

This video is no longer available. MATTHEWS, N.C. (AP) - Family Dollar says it will be cutting jobs and closing about 370 underperforming stores as it looks for ways to improve its financial performance. It says it will also cut…

Jackson Mayor: Council Could Cut School Resource Officer Funding

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn .-- Jackson city leaders could cut funding that pays for some school resource officers in the Jackson-Madison County School System. “You name it, we do it," Tammie Robertson said, a school resource…

Alleged "Lover's Quarrel" Shooting Suspect Officially Charged

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man accused of critically injuring one person during a reported lover's quarrel was formally charged on Thursday. Jason Owen was formally charged with Criminal Attempt to commit First Degree…

Stephen Colbert to replace Letterman on late show

NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Colbert is replacing David Letterman as CBS' late-night host. CBS announced Thursday that "The Colbert Report" host will replace Letterman when he retires next year. Colbert is signed for five years. Letterman has hosted "Late…

Jackson Symphony Selects New Symphony Director

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson Symphony announced their selection for Symphony Director on Thursday Peter Shannon came to the United States in 2007, and comes to Jackson from the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus in Savannah Georgia. One critic described…

Sharon Firefighter Loses Home to Blaze

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 20-year veteran of the Sharon Fire Department is on the other side of the job after his home was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief, Mike…

JEA Receives Unprecedented Achievement

JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson Energy Authority makes history by receiving an unprecedented honor. JEA was recognized as one of the nation's most reliable electric operations. JEA becomes the only public power provider in the nation to receive the American Public Power Association's…

Henderson Co. Manhunt Underway

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- A manhunt is underway in Henderson County near Natchez Trace State Park, but officers are not saying exactly why they are looking for him. It started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday following…

House OKs watered-down anti-meth bill

AP-TN-XGR--Meth Production House OKs watered-down anti-meth bill Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A watered-down version of Gov. Bill Haslam's anti-meth legislation has been approved by the House. The measure was approved 80-17 on Wednesday, and is…

Businesses Say Baseball Season is a Home Run

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eugene Pickett is the owner of Reggi's Barbecue. He's been in business for 28 years, and says this is one of the best times of year. "When the Generals start playing,…

Deputies Say Man Shot By Wife's Reported Ex-Boyfriend

This video is no longer available. BUCHANAN, Tenn. -- Caution tape surrounds the house where a reported lover's quarrel ended in gunfire. Deputies said a man was shot by his wife's ex-boyfriend after an argument. "It's definitely out of the…

Liquor Sales at Dyersburg Restaurant Suspended for Alcohol Violations

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Mexican restaurant in Dyersburg will have its liquor license temporarily suspended after getting in trouble for alcohol violations. Beginning Sunday, April 13th El Patio will have its license suspended for 10 days according to Dyersburg Mayor…

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