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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…

Carroll County Mayor Proposes Pay Raises for County Employees

This video is no longer available. HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Carroll County Mayor Kenny McBride says it's time for county workers to get a pay raise. But McBride says employees shouldn't be the only ones looking forward to the proposed increase.…

Blue Pinwheels Planted for Child Abuse Awareness Month

WEST JACKSON -- Another local organization is showing its support for the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Healthy Start and Healthier Beginnings office planted a garden of blue pinwheels in their yard to recognize the month and draw attention…

Month of Miracles Kicks off in Jackson

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A month of miraculous works kicked off in the city of Jackson. More than 500 volunteers are expected to help make miracles happen for the second year in a row during…

Humboldt Man Arraigned For with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man accused of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor was formally charged on Tuesday morning. The investigation surrounding the charges started more than a month ago, and just last week led to the arrest Terrell Pharms,…

Two-Car Accident Leaves Three Injured

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three people were transported to the hospital after an afternoon car crash on Tuesday. According to Chief Eric Turner with Madison County Fire Department, the three are suffering from unknown…

Jackson City Councilman Re-appointed to National League of Cities

JACKSON, TENNESSEE -- Jackson City Councilman, Ernest Brooks II, District Three, was recently re-appointed to a fourth term to serve on the National League of Cities, Council for Youth, Education and Families for 2014. The Council oversees and supports the…

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