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Man Arrested After Home Catches Fire

This video is no longer available. During a tornado warning the Alamo Fire Department had to put out a fire at a house on Nance Road. Alamo Fire Chief Timmy Williams said, "We got here met with heavy rain and…

West Tennessee Examiner Offices Burglarized

This video is no longer available. A reward is being offered after a local newspaper office is broken into. Monday morning, West Tennessee Examiner Publisher Bill Marable said he arrived at his office on East College Street in Jackson to…

Firefighters Investigating Apparent Arson at Gas Station

This video is no longer available. The inside of a Jackson gas station is burnt to a crisp and investigators are searching for an arsonist. While some may think lighting caused this devastating fire at the Exxon Mobile on East…

Teen Charged in the Beating of a Benton County Grandmother

A third arrest has been made in the beating of a Benton County grandmother. According to the Benton County Sheriff‘s Department, a 15 year old relative of the Bonnie Nelson has also been charged with her beating. He, along with…

Lynch Charged with Theft in Union City

This video is no longer available. The Union City Wendy's manager who went missing early last week after his shift has been returned to Obion County. Authorities said Michael Lynch, 22, was found and arrested early Saturday morning in Murfreesboro.…

Savannah Opens New Animal Shelter

This video is no longer available. The City of Savannah's animal shelter has officially opened, after being under construction for two years. Workers held a grand opening for the shelter Sunday afternoon, and they are bringing in the dogs and…

Hundreds Attend Methodist Conference

More than 900 Methodist Church Clergy and laity delegates from all over West Tennessee are in town visiting Jackson to worship. Today kicked off the first of many events the First Methodist Church is holding for guests and visitors this…

Pool Accident Injures Teenage Girl

This video is no longer available. First responders were called to the Regency Apartments in downtown Jackson for a pool related accident involving a 14 year old female. Residents said, they heard screams and called police to a scene they…

Jackson Fire Department: Single Car Crash Leaves One Child Injured

According to the Jackson Fire Department, a single car crash left one child injured early Sunday morning. Officials said the accident happened at around 8 a.m. Sunday morning at the intersection of Caldwell Road and Highway 18. Fire officials responded…

Obion County Officials: Missing Wendy's Manager in Custody

This video is no longer available. The search for missing Wendy's manager from Union City is over. The Obion County Sheriff's Department confirmed Saturday evening they have, 22-year-old Michael Lynch, in custody. According to the Murfreesboro Police Department, Lynch was…

Experts Give Parents Tips On Gun Safety

This video is no longer available. After two recent accidental shootings in Tennessee, one involving a teenager and one fatally killing a 3-year-old, people are concerned about gun safety. Last week, Officials in Bradley County said a toddler was tragically…

Residents Attend Butterfly Release

This video is no longer available. Saturday morning, dozens of children and adults of all ages gathered at a local nursery in Jackson to attend a class to learn about different types of butterflies and also to become familiar with…

Update: Benton Co. Inmate Caught

The Benton County inmate that escaped work detail Friday morning has been caught. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Department, William Charles Candler, 20, was found behind a house 4 miles from where the inmates were picking up litter. Sheriff…

Grand Junction Police Make Drug Arrest

This video is no longer available. A Hardeman County man has been arrested for allegedly having marijuana and selling it. Grand Junction officers said they recovered drugs from a traffic stop Friday night. Officials said they pulled Terell Hamer over…

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