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FedEx to Offer Grants to Small Businesses

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis-based FedEx has launched its second nationwide small business grant contest with the first-place winner to receive $25,000. To be eligible, a business must have fewer than 100 employees. Competing businesses…

Downtown Jackson Library Debuts "Teen Room"

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- It's a new year, and a new look for the Jackson-Madison County library in Downtown Jackson. The library hosted an open house on Tuesday to show off the new additions and…

Dyer Murder Suspect Waives Right to Appear

This video is no longer available. DYER, Tenn. -- A court hearing for the man accused in a deadly New Year's Day stabbing in Dyer happened Tuesday. Jeremy Cole waived his right to appear Tuesday afternoon and had his attorney…

New Mayor's Salary to Increase 27 Percent

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A special group of Jackson city leaders voted unanimously to increase the new mayor's salary nearly $29,000, Tuesday morning. The pay increase, which will boost the pay from $101, 200 to…

Chancery Court Application Deadline

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The governor's commission for judicial appointments has set a Jan. 17 deadline for applications to fill a chancery court vacancy in the 24th judicial district covering Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin and…

JPD Adds 10 New Officers To Squad

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- There are now more officers on the streets of the Hub City. Jackson police hired ten new officers. Chief Gil Kendrick introduced nine of the new officers at Tuesday morning's city…

Local Libraries Participating in "Geek the Library"

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Residents of Jackson may soon add a new verb to their vocabulary - 'geek.' Public libraries across the state, including 21 in West Tennessee, are participating in Geek the Library, a…

Schedule for Cardinals Caravan announced

ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals fans in four states can get close-up meetings with some of their favorite players later this month. The Cardinals on Monday announced the schedule for the popular "Cardinal Caravan," a 19-stop tour taking…

Deputies: Husband Accidentally Shoots, Kills Wife

This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY -- Deputies are investigating an accidental shooting involving a married couple that happened Monday evening. At about 6 p.m. on Monday, deputies responded to the 1000 block of Appleberry Road in Munford.…

Police Investigate Alleged Assault Involving County Attorney

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Jackson Police are investigating an alleged assault involving Madison County Attorney Steve Maroney that happened Tuesday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., Maroney told officers that he was assaulted in the men's room…

Jackson City Council Bans Some BYOB Parties

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, TN--City council members banned some parties in Jackson where people provide their own alcohol. City leaders hope the new ordinance cuts down on crime. “You'd have the fine with penalty," Lewis Cobb said,…

Emergency Crews Respond To Fire in South Jackson

This video is no longer available. SOUTH JACKSON -- A fire on the 400 block of Chester Levee Road has been contained, according to fire officials. The fire call went out at around 2:20 p.m. and was considered to be…

Humboldt Police Search For Alleged Shooter

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a man they say shot a woman, then fled the scene early on Tuesday morning. At around 12:30 a.m, police say they responded to a shooting complaint at the 100 block of S.…

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