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Henry County Does Drug Round-Up

This video is no longer available. In Henry County, 22 different people were arrested in a massive drug round-up. Sheriff Monte Belew said early Friday morning officers surprised the suspected drug dealers and drug users, with a not so happy,…

Madison Commission Wants Landfill Work Halted

This video is no longer available. New developments in the ongoing dispute over a Madison County Landfill. Jackson Madison County Municipal Solid Waste Planning Region members today said they plan to appeal a state decision to grant a permit to…

State Trooper and Dispatcher Of The Year Honored

This video is no longer available. The Jackson District of The Tennessee Highway Patrol is home to both the states Trooper and Dispatcher of the Year. Trooper Dwayne Stanford and Dispatcher Max Milam both picked up their awards Thursday in…

Interim Principal Picked For Haywood High

This video is no longer available. Dr. Jerry Pyron is now the interim principal at Haywood County High School. Pyron takes over one day after former principal Dorothy Bond resigned. Bond stepped down following some controversial statements about homosexuality and…

Lexington School Celebrates Dr. Seuss

This video is no longer available. We are not sure if Mike McEvoy likes Green Eggs and Ham but he does like reading to kids. The WBBJ meteorologist joined 18 other area community leaders reading to students at Southaven Elementary…

Jackson Restaurant Damaged By Fire

This video is no longer available. The Kentucky Fried Chicken on North Highland is closed tonight after being heavily damaged by fire. The flames broke out just after 2:30 Friday afternoon in the rear of the eatery. Jackson fire crews…

Trenton Hosts Recycling Event

This video is no longer available. Trenton residents got the chance today to get rid of all of those old papers cluttering up their homes and office all courtesy of the city. City leaders teamed with Doxicom recyclers to host…

Haywood High Principal Accused of Anti-Gay Statements

This video is no longer available. The principal of Haywood High School, who is accused of making disparaging remarks about gay and pregnant students during a school-wide assembly, not only got the attention of the ACLU but reportedly resigned amid…

Friday: School Closing-Updated 11:45

*Hardin County Schools have been called off due to the potential for severe weather. *McNairy County Schools have been called off due to the potential for severe weather Perry County Dismisses at 11:30 Decatur County Dismisses 1:00 Benton County Dismisses…

Jobs Begin Leaving Milan Arsenal

This video is no longer available. Hundreds of workers at Milan's Army Ammunition Plant are bracing for layoffs. American Ordnance is moving production facilities from Milan to Iowa, but company officials said that does not mean the buildings will stay…

Chandler Mack: Heart of a Lion

The up and down season of the Freed-Hardeman Lions basketball team resembles the season of one its players. Chandler Mack has shown that in order to overcome obstacles you have to have the heart of a lion. It all started…

School System to Offer Cyber Tips to Parents

This video is no longer available. One West Tennessee School System wants to raise awareness and reduce risk when it comes to students using social networking sites. Students and counselors we spoke with at Lexington High School tell us they…

Taste of Jackson Raises Thousands

This video is no longer available. Food lovers from across West Tennessee got a special treat, Thursday night. The 26th annual Taste of Jackson was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Downtown Jackson. More than 50 different vendors…

Gang Task Force Presents Recommendations

This video is no longer available. Jackson‘s Gang Prevention Task Force met to finalize phase one of its plan to address gang activity among the city‘s young people, Thursday. More than two dozen city leaders gathered and voted to send…

Head Start Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss

This video is no longer available. Students at Washington-Douglas Head Start in Jackson set aside some time Thursday to celebrate a famous author. Kids participated in a parade of hats to mark Dr. Seuss‘ birthday one day early. Children also…

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