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First Baptist Churches Reunite

This video is no longer available. Church leaders said Sunday marked the 175th anniversary of both First Baptist Churches in Jackson. They said the churches were once one, but separated after the Civil war in 1867. "We were for thirty…

Elderly Lady To Start Animal Shelter

This video is no longer available. A 92-year-old lady in Obion County had her heart set on starting an animal shelter. It was a brave move by one lady who had taken it upon herself to save stray and abandoned…

McKenzie Officials Happy To Lose Revenue

This video is no longer available. The City of McKenzie placed speed cameras along Highway 79 in July. Since then, the city has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of ticket violations given. So far, the city said it…

Herron Speaks about His Decision Not to Seek Re-election

This video is no longer available. State Senator Roy Herron said his current term in the legislature will be his last. The Dresden Democrat announced Thursday he will not seek re- election later this year. Herron said he is leaving…

Hospitals Reach Agreement

This video is no longer available. It appears Jackson's two hospitals have agreed to end a long-standing fight over exclusivity for insurance carriers. For years, Regional Hospital has pushed for a repeal of an exemption on anti-trust legislation in Nashville.…

Man Charged with Having 16 Pounds of Pot

This video is no longer available. Carroll County officials said they have taken a hefty amount of drugs off the streets along with the man they believe intended to sell it. Thursday evening multiple agencies in Carroll County intercepted a…

Study: More Young People Working in Farming

This video is no longer available. Farming is big business in West Tennessee, but it appears not everyone realizes it. A recent "Yahoo Education" study deemed Agriculture, Animal Science, and Horticulture as three of the five "most useless" degrees available…

Residents Wait for Justice in Karen Swift Murder

This video is no longer available. As of Friday, it had been 48 days since Karen Swift's body was taken to the state medical examiners office to determine her cause of death. Friday, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box said it…

Hospitals Reach Agreement

It appears Jackson's two hospitals have agreed to end a fight over exclusivity and an anti-trust exemption. For the last several years, Regional Hospital and parent company CHS have pushed lawmakers for a repeal of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital's anti-trust…

Shannon St. Blues Fest Getting a New Name

This video is no longer available. Jackson's only major music and heritage festival is getting a new name. After moving the festival from the street where blues performers at one time played in juke joint and dives, the committee of…

Another Deputy Suspended in Inmate Suicide Probe

This video is no longer available. A fifth deputy has disciplined in the December suicide of an inmate at the Madison County jail. Friday, according to the sheriff, Deputy Toni Delrosi, 45, waived her right to a disciplinary hearing and…

Recycling Event Saturday in Jackson

This video is no longer available. If you have old paint cans and batteries stacked in your garage, you can get rid of them this weekend in a way that will not hurt the environment. Saturday, from 9 a.m. until…

Man Convicted in Shooting; Suspected in Murder

This video is no longer available. The day after a Jackson man was convicted of attempted murder, Jackson police said they believe he is responsible for an even more serious crime and need help proving it. Thursday, Ladarius Maxwell, 19,…

Optimists Honor Officer of the Year

One of Jackson's finest was honored by members of the Optimist Club, Friday. Officer Lee Jones was honored by the club at its officer of the year. Jones is a patrolman assigned to the south district. Club members said their…

Workers To Count West Tennessee Homeless

This video is no longer available. Dozens of volunteers searched the streets of West Tennessee Thursday in search of the area's homeless. Organizers of the count said doing this every year is important to help get funding to help those…

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