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BBB: 'Reshipping scam' poses as job opportunity

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau of the Midsouth would like to make you aware of a new scam going around. "It's shocking. This is something you only see on TV,"…

Ukrainian leaders: Stay calm, Russian invasion not imminent

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent. Those comments came even as they acknowledged the threat is real and received a shipment of American military…

2nd NYPD officer dies, days after Harlem shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer gravely wounded in a Harlem shooting that took his partner’s life has also died of his injuries. Officer Wilbert Mora’s death was announced Tuesday by police Commissioner Keechant Sewell. He…

Lexington Police: $90,000 in copper wire stolen

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public's help in IDing a vehicle and possible suspects. In a Facebook post, the department says two individuals can be seen on surveillance video entering the loading bay area…

Organizations promote voice of the passenger

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizations are teaming up to give a voice to the passenger. In honor of National Passenger Safety Week, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming up with We Saves Lives to stress the importance of a passenger's…

JPD officer Zach Brown awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders honored and recognized local law enforcement. Jackson Police Department Patrol Officer Zach Brown was awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on Tuesday. "Officer…

$100,000 donated to United Way program

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A United Way of West Tennessee program is getting a boost for the next five years. Leaders Education Foundation shared that they have made a $100,000 donation to The READ Team. The funds will span over the…

Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults

(AP) -- Pfizer and BioNTech have begun studying a COVID-19 vaccine tweaked to match to the omicron variant in healthy adults. COVID-19 vaccine makers have been updating their shots in case global health authorities decide a change is needed. The…

Trenton house fire under investigation by TBI

UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed one person is facing charges following the fire. TRENTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an early morning residential fire…

US warns that chip shortage could shut down factories

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns. That's according to the Commerce Department, which on Tuesday said companies that use semiconductors are down to less than…