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Alert Neighbor Helps Police Make Burglary Arrest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An alert neighbor helped the police catch a burglary suspect in the Midtown area, Tuesday. The Jackson Police Department received a call from someone on Johnson Street around 8:20 PM,Tuesday. The caller noticed two individuals entering a…

West Tennessee Kids Do Mardi Gras

 DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Some West Tennessee kids are getting into the Mardi Gras spirit, and they didn't even have to travel to New Orleans.   The celebration is part of the annual downtown kids Mardi Gras parade. The parade started…

Dockery Unanimously Voted as Trinity President

JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University President David S. Dockery will assume the leadership of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill., after the institution's Board of Regents unanimously elected him as president, Friday. "We are overwhelmingly grateful to God for…

Cadaver Dog on Scene of Search in Decatur County

HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that they have sent a cadaver dog to assist with search efforts going on Friday in connection to the Holly Bobo Case. Chip Washington with the SCSO confirmed that the…

Animal Shelter Without A Roof Gets Repaired

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter in need of a new roof for years finally gets their wish granted. "Wind, rain, sleet, snow, sun," Gordan Harris said. Harris said several dogs had to endure these conditions because the county…

Road Closure Announced for Mardi Gras Parade

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A temporary road closure has been ordered for 2 lanes beginning in front of Bakers Rack on E. Lafayette Street on Saturday, March 1, 2014, The roads will be closed for the Downtown Kids Mardi Gras Parade.…

Community Gathers in Candlelight Vigil for Micheal Chism

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- Family and friends of Micheal Chism packed the streets of Bolivar for a candlelight vigil to honor his memory, Thursday. Chism died from injuries after an explosion at the Kilgore plant…

ATF: Kilgore Explosion Ruled an Accident

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- Federal investigators ruled Saturday's explosion at Kilgore an accident, after they spent five days examining the plant. Authorities said the explosion occurred in the mixing room. Saturday's explosion that took the…

Dr. Emison Retires from Health Dept., Recognized for Service

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Thursday, members of the community celebrated a career of more than 25-years served. Dr. Tony Emison celebrated his retirement at the Madison County Health Department, Thursday. Community members said they are proud…

Black History Month: Yvonne G. Allen

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Her awards still line the walls of Whiteville Elementary, the school Yvonne G. Allen served as principal for more than two decades. "Other people always brought it to my attention that…

Kilgore Employees Speak Out

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- Willie Woods, a nine-year employee at Chemring/Kilgore said the future at his job is uncertain. "I talked to my supervisor and she doesn't know anything about when we will go back,"…

Good Samaritan Loses Life While Trying to Fight Fire

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man is dead after deputies say he tried to fight a fire in his own backyard. Neighbors say the victim, Wally Harrier, was a good man and…

Trash Talk at Michie School

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Michie School has a lot to be proud of. Students there are getting national accolades for their environmental efforts. They placed third in the country for the Keep America Beautiful…

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