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Police Investigate Home Invasion in North Jackson

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson police are investigating a Wednesday night home invasion. Shortly after 8 p.m., officers were called to a house on the 40 block of Cross Brook Cove. Based on the preliminary…

Tennessee Suspends Admissions to 2 Nursing Homes

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg is still open while the Tennessee Department of Health investigates. It's one of two facilities in Tennessee cited by the Health Department. The other is…

Bonds Reduced for Trio Jailed in Connection with 40k Drug Bust

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The three people arrested in Henry County on drug charges appeared in court on Thursday. Tomika Wharton, Stephen Porter and Quocus Gilliam were originally arrested last week after investigators found more than $40,000 worth of marijuana…

How Spring Affects Heartworms in Pets

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Unfortunately the start of spring also means the arrival of mosquitoes. While they may be annoying to humans, they can also carry dangerous diseases to your pets, like heartworms. Almost 100…

Lane College Student Appointed to Prestigious Council Director

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Congratulations are in order to one local college student. Morgan Moore has been appointed as the Central Regional Director of the UNCF National Pre-Alumni Council this year. Moore is a junior…

Martin Police Search For Pair Suspected of Drug Involvement

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- The search is still on for a pair wanted by police in connection to this week's massive drug raid. Martin Police Captain Don Teal said law enforcement served anywhere from 8…

Jackson Benefits From Statewide Main Street Program

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State officials say a program aimed at revitalizing downtown commercial districts in communities across Tennessee generated nearly $60 million in public and private investment last year. The Tennessee Department of…

Woman Accused of Causing Black Eye to Infant Appears in Court

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Jackson woman accused of causing an infant to get a black eye and fractured skull appeared in court, Wednesday. Jocilyn Taylor, 22, faces reckless aggravated assault and simple assault charges.…

Tennessee Unemployment Rates Drop in February

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Recently released county unemployment rates for February 2014 show the rate decreased in 21 counties, increased in 61 counties, and remained the same in 13. Specific county information for February is available on the Internet here 

Jackson Man Charged in Knife Attack Faces Judge

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson man accused in a knife attack faced a judge on Thursday. The judge bound Eddie Pittman‘s case over to the grand jury after hearing testimony from the alleged victim. Rodricus Morris,…

Bells Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison

This video is no longer available. BELLS, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man convicted of possessing 351 grams of meth was sentenced to serve more than 15 years in prison, Wednesday. Angel Hernandez, 30, of Bells, was sentenced by Chief…

Medical Helicopter Called to Afternoon Wreck on Bypass

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A two car wreck on the Hwy 45 Bypass has sent one person to the hospital with life threatening injuries, according to an EMT on the scene. It happened on Thursday…

State suspends admissions to 2 nursing homes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner has suspended new admissions to two West Tennessee nursing homes because of alleged inadequate conditions at the facilities. A news release from the Tennessee Department of Health says Dreyzehner has suspended…

Preacher Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Against Minors

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- One West Tennessee pastor pleaded guilty to having inappropriate relationships with several underage girls from his church after a two year investigation by Henderson County deputies. Deputies said former Lexington Pastor…

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