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Winter Weather Shelter Plans

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- The Jackson Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for locations for two different kinds of shelters in Jackson-Madison County. Officials are looking to set up a day shelter and…

Fire Marshal Warns of Home Heating Hazards

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The wintry weather conditions and threat of power outages mean you may be looking for ways to warm up your home. Don Friddle, the fire marshal with the Madison County…

Responders Prepare For State of Emergency

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Emergency crews are preparing for the worst and asking residents to do the same. "The potential definitely exists for long term outages, until the storm unfolds it's unclear but people should…

West Tennesseans Prepare For Severe Weather

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- West Tennesseans are stocking up on essentials as they prepare for severe weather. At the Food Giant in South Jackson, customers flooded the lines, almost all of them buying water, eggs, and…

Shelters in Northwest Tennessee

These churches will offer food and shelter in the event of a power outage. Second Baptist Church 831 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN 38261 (731) 885-5223 First Baptist Church 123 University St, Martin, TN 38237 Ministry Center (731) 587-9555

How To Keep Your Home Safe and Warm in Ice Storm

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The freezing weather and power outages means you may have to worry about keeping you and your family warm. The Madison County Fire Department says outages put many at risk…

Tips for Driving on Icy Roads

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Driving during winter weather can be dangerous and deadly. One of the Tennessee Department of Transportation's top concerns is speed. "Just slow down," TDOT Community Relations Officer Nichole Lawrence said. "I…

State of Emergency Declared for West Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A state of emergency is being declared in anticipation of a winter storm forecast to the western and middle parts of Tennessee. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency spokesman Jeremy Heidt said Thursday that the forecast includes freezing…

Former JPD Chief Running for Sheriff

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The day after Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork announced he will not seek a sixth term, the race for his job heats up. Former Jackson Police Chief Rick Staples told WBBJ…

Winter Weather Emergency Kit Essentials

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn.,- The Jackson chapter of the American Red Cross is urging West Tennesseans to act now before icy weather arrives. Jennifer McCraw, with the Red Cross says you need to have an emergency…

Man Arrested in Connection With Multi-County Car Thefts

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A McNairy County man is behind bars after investigators say he stole cars in two different counties. Investigators say Richard Learn stole a Dodge Ram in Bethel Springs last week. Days later, he's accused of stealing…

Most Wanted Arrest in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The US Marshal Service and Jackson police arrest Tennessee's newest addition to the state's 10 Most Wanted list. Albert Jones Smith Jr. was arrested at a home on Old Humboldt road…

Trial Begins For Former Henderson County Sheriff

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn- The trial for Ricky Lunsford, the former Henderson County Sheriff accused of trying to kill his estranged wife, began on Wednesday. Lunsford pleaded not guilty to all four charges, including attempted first…

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