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NAACP Prepares for MLK Weekend with Events

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Jackson Madison County NAACP is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting events throughout the weekend and holiday. Saturday, January 18th, they will be hosting a MLK "Community Issues" Forum where they will show…

Sobriety Checkpoints In Jackson This Weekend

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department will be performing Sobriety Checkpoints and increased traffic enforcement throughout the city this Saturday and Sunday. The checkpoints will be on Saturday and Sunday nights in Jackson. During…

Bridge Demolition to Close Portion of I-40

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - TDOT crews are closing a portion of I-40 this weekend to begin the demolition of a Fayette County bridge. A short section of I-40 East at Exit 42 in Fayette County…

Dyersburg Bank Robbery Suspects Have Bond Set

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The trio charged in Thursday's bank robbery appeared in court, Friday morning. Joshua Gooch, Victor Holder and James Williams face one count each of robbery. According to officers. all three are…

Police Arrest Suspect in Triple Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have charged a man in the Wednesday night murders of Markel Owens, 21, Johnny Shivers, 36, and attempted murder of Chermaine Owens in a home invasion robbery on Walker…

Man Sentenced For His Role in Large Marijuana Grow Operation

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ignacio Lazcano-Acosta, 52, of Obion County was sentenced Thursday to 120 months in federal prison for his role in one of the largest marijuana grow operations ever discovered in the state…

Pair Charged After Deputies Say They Stole Trailers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two people have been arrested and are facing theft and trespassing charges after deputies say the pair stole two trailers within a month. On Jan. 10, shortly before 4:30 p.m., the Madison County Sheriff‘s Office received a…

Fire Officials Believe Liberty Tech Fire Was Intentionally Set

This video is no longer available. NORTHEAST JACKSON -- A suspicious fire is being investigated by the Jackson Police and Fire Departments. The Jackson Fire Department was called to Liberty Technology Magnet High School on Ridgecrest Road Thursday evening around…

Dragons Drop Five Straight

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College loses 67-47 to Albany State University.

Lucky 13 for Freed-Hardeman

This video is no longer available. Henderson, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University defeats Park University 78-72.

ASU Teammates Mourn Loss of Player Killed in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Markel Owens, who police said was shot and killed during a home invasion Wednesday night, just finished his third year as a part of the Red Wolves defensive line. His teammates and…

Friends: Owens a Hero for Saving Family in Deadly Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Friends of Markel Owens said his actions during Wednesday night's deadly shooting were heroic. Loved ones say he lost his life protecting his mother and younger brother. "He loved his mom and…

Police: One of Three Shooting Victims Targeted in Deadly Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police said they believe the two gunmen who invaded a north Jackson home were specifically targeting one of their three victims shot during the robbery, Wednesday night. Capt. Tyreece Miller of…

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