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Jackson to "Pack the Bus" to Feed Children

This video is no longer available. The Regional Inter-Faith Association is hosting the second annual “Pack the Bus" food drive for the Snack Backpack program this Saturday. The program helps feed school children over the weekends who have shown signs…

City Increases Salaries, Electric Customer Charge Increases

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Lexington city leaders approved a pay raise for utility workers Thursday that will increase utility bills. After a heated debate and salary survey, Lexington Mayor Tim Pierce voted with the Board…

Generals Trounce Biscuits 10-1, taking third straight

GENERALS NEWS RELEASE The win Thursday also clinched the series for the Generals JACKSON, TENN. (August 15, 2013) – The Generals (25-25) won their third in a row Thursday night in a 10-1 rout of the Montgomery Biscuits (23-30) at…

Benton County Sheriff Burns Hand Trying to Rescue Woman

This video is no longer available. HOLLADAY, Tenn. - Benton County Sheriff Tony King is being called a hero by many in his community. He was the first emergency responder to get to the fire at Gail Shirader's home in…

Sky Rocketing Child Sex Crime Cases in Benton County

This video is no longer available. CAMDEN, Tenn. - In just the past two months Benton County has investigated almost as many child sex abuse cases as it did all of last year. Shaleigh Anderson lives in Benton County and…

New Technology Increases Safety in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn- Whiteville police officers said they are now more productive and better connected, all because of technology. Police Chief Steven Stanley teamed up with local tech company, Crossroads Wi-fi, two years ago and…

Authorities Warn About a Medical Equipment Scam

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - A creative phone scam is sweeping parts of the area. In this one, the caller does not promise money, but instead pushes for the delivery of free medical equipment. The…

JPD Officers Host "Coffee with a Cop"

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-Local police are making a continuing effort to get out into the community. Jackson police officers and Chief Gill Kendrick made a stop at a busy north Jackson fast food restaurant for "Coffee…

BREAKING: Gun Used in Hartland Place Shooting Was Stolen

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- Jackson police determined the gun used in Wednesday's shooting was stolen. Sadarius Clark, 18, told investigators he stashed the semi-automatic handgun returned to the scene beside an air conditioner unit at the…

Business Owners Want City to Make Road Repairs

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- Business owners on Federal Drive in North Jackson want the city to fix their road, but the city says the road is a private drive. Workers and customers try to avoid the…

Kiwanis Honor Police and Firefighters

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Kiwanis Club honored local police and firefighters Thursday at its annual Awards Day. Officer Daniel Washburn and Lieutenant Marc Byrum received honors in police work, while Driver Chad Heart and Lieutenant…

"This is My Jackson" Contest

This video is no longer available. Grab your cell phone or camera; The Jackson Chamber of Commerce wants to see videos for why you love the city of Jackson. The "This is My Jackson" video contest started today. The contest…

Former High School Football Star Sentenced to Federal Prison

JACKSON, Tenn-- A former North Side High School football standout from Jackson was sentenced to six months in federal prison. Kirby Ross was arrested and charged for possessing a stolen gun in December 2012 He was also arrested on state…

First Ladies' Luncheon Draws a Crowd

This video is no longer available. Chirssy Haslam took part in the United Way of West Tennessee's women's leadership First Ladies' Luncheon Thursday. The fundraiser raised money for the organization while honoring the volunteer spirit of Tennessee. More than 250…

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