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Owner of Mill, Jackson Mayor Sit Down to Discuss Bemis Mill

This video is no longer available. BEMIS, Tenn. -- The owner of the Bemis Mill and Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist sat down on Wednesday to discuss the progress being made in regards to the historical building. According to the owner…

Tips on How to Prepare for Severe Weather

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- A weather radio, first aid kit and fully charged phone are just some of the things you should start gathering now before severe weather hits. Should the weather take a turn…

TBI Arrests Brownsville Woman on Drug Charges

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - A Brownsville woman is in jail on drug charges after a four-month drug investigation. Karen Beaird King was arrested Monday night by the Haywood County Sheriff's Department. King is charged with two counts of Possession of Schedule…

Police Investigate Counterfeit Checks in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--Police investigate a rash of counterfeit checks in Jackson. Officers say someone stole thousands of dollars from several businesses. “As a small business owner that is really scary," Calista Joyce said, a business…

Jackson Police Warning Businesses of Counterfeit Checks

DOWNTOWN JACKSON - Jackson Police issued a warning to businesses Wednesday. According to a new release, since March 13th police have received multiple reports of counterfeit checks being cashed on business accounts, resulting in losses exceeding $10,000. Three different businesses…

UT Martin Student Hit With Shovel Tuesday Night

MARTIN, Tenn. - Martin Police are searching for a person of interest after a UT Martin student was hit with a shovel on Tuesday night. According to Captain Don Teal with the Martin Police Department, the incident happened off campus…

BREAKING: Hunter Finds Human Remains in Dyer County

DYER COUNTY, Tenn.- Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box confirms a hunter discovered human remains in a wooded area along the Forked Deer River Bridge, Tuesday. Investigators said the hunter immediately notified deputies after making the discovery in a wooded area…

JPD Radar Patrols Cause Controversy

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are taking aim at speeding and said they are willing to be sneaky to save lives. New radar guns now used by Jackson Police allow an officer to issue a…

Cameras Ordered to be Installed in High Crime Areas

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Earlier this winter, we told you about surveillance cameras that were to be installed in high crime areas. This week, Captain Mike Holt with the Jackson Police Department says the cameras have been ordered and will be…

Motorcycle Catches Fire on Highland

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A motorcycle caught fire, late Tuesday morning. The driver told WBBJ he stopped at North Highland and Carriage House around 11:30 a.m. and noticed his bike was on fire. The driver…

Car Catches Fire During High School Baseball Game

This video is no longer available. NORTHEAST JACKSON -- A car caught fire outside Liberty Tech High School near the baseball field on Tuesday afternoon, as Liberty played Haywood. The game was only briefly delayed. Witnesses say no one was…

No Raise for Tennessee Teachers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Teaching high school students is a lot more than reading, writing, and arithmetic, says North Side High School teacher Essie Lovelady. "We can teach them what's in the textbooks and that's…

Threat of Industrial Waste in Hatchie River Causes More Protests

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The possibility of industrial waste being dumped in the Hatchie River has several Haywood County residents protesting and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stepping in. "Your catfish and other…

TDOT Raises Awareness for Fallen Workers

This video is no longer available. WEST MADISON COUNTY -- In preparation for National Work Zone Awareness Week, TDOT crews were out honoring some of their own, Tuesday. Crews with TDOT were at the exit 76 today getting the area…

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