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Professionals Offer Advice in Removing Downed Trees

JACKSON, Tenn.- Wait before you touch those downed trees. Experts said wind places a load on trees, including trunks, branches and roots. The different lengths and sizes of tree branches can cause some serious injuries if you are not careful.…

East Jackson Crash Injures One

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Police say they are trying to determine exactly what caused a car and semi to collide in east Jackson, Wednesday evening. The vehicles wrecked just before 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of…

Firefighter Seriously Injured in 30 Foot Fall

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County firefighter was air lifted to a Nashville hospital after falling nearly 30 feet from a tree, Tuesday afternoon. Family of Mansfield Assistant Fire Chief, Darren Webb, said…

Jackson Sidewalk Repair

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The City of Jackson's sidewalks are now getting a makeover after lawsuits claimed they did not meet ADA standards and were unacceptable for handicapped persons to travel on. Supporters of the…

Robbery Suspects Sought in Midtown

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are looking for at least three suspects in the armed robbery of the Dollar General store near Campbell Street and North Highland Ave. It happened just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers said one of…

Nominate a “Mother of the Year”

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– Do you know a mother who works hard, speaks up, and keeps asking until her children receive the health care they need? If so, the Tennessee Justice Center invites you to nominate her as a “Mother of the…

Minimum Wage Earners Likely "House Poor"

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A new study shows working a full time job at minimum wage still means you will likely be "house poor" or your rent will eat up more than a third of your…

Tennessee trying to upgrade dormant pass rush

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has posted the fewest sacks in the Southeastern Conference each of the last two years and has averaged only 17 sacks over the last three seasons. Now the Volunteers must replace all four starting defensive…

Woman Says She Helped Police Catch Shooting Suspects

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Laquisha Dennis said it's her tip that led police to one of the suspects who shot at her car. "I have helped get one in custody right now," Dennis said. "I…

Accident with Injuries in East Jackson

EAST JACKSON -- At least one person is trapped in a car after colliding with a tractor trailer at the intersection of Whitehall Street and Highway 70 (FE Wright Drive). The tractor trailer appeared to be heading north bound when…

Hire an Arborist for Those Tree Limbs, Experts Say

NORTHWEST JACKSON -- Wait before you touch those down trees. Experts say wind places loads on trees, including trunks, branches and roots, and the different lengths and sizes of tree branches can cause some serious injuries if you're not careful.…

USJ Athlete Signs with Mississippi College

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- One University School of Jackson athlete decided where he will continue his football career, Wednesday afternoon. Linebacker Joseph Patterson signed with Mississippi College. While at USJ, he was named the regional…

2014 Sees Increased Amount of Homicides Compared to 2013

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police are investigating their fourth homicide of 2014, which is change from 2013, when police were investigating their first on this day last year. It's been a deadly start to…

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