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Police seek to ID person of interest in Lane Avenue shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting outside a convenience store on Lane Avenue. The gunfire was reported just before 10 p.m. Police say no injuries have been reported. According to a release from the Jackson Police Department, officers…

Pope Elementary to resume classes today

JACKSON, Tenn. --The Jackson-Madison County School System says repairs to the main water line break at Pope Elementary School have been repaired and classes will return to regular schedule today.

Jackson police investigate shooting along Lane Avenue

JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police are investigating after a report of gunfire was reported just before 10 Wednesday night in the 300 block of Lane Avenue, adjacent to Lane College. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News crews arrived on the scene of a…

Here's your sign...don't shoot power lines!

JACKSON, Tenn.-Here is a warning for dove hunters...do not shoot power lines! Utility companies are warning, not only does it create dangerous situations, but you could face stiff fines and legal consequences. You could also cut services to those in…

Jackson police welcome new recruits

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department welcomed seven new recruits to its ranks Wednesday. Chief Julian Wiser administered the oath of office. The new officers will train with the department until they…

3rd heat-related death in Shelby County reported

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials are reporting the third heat-related death this year in Shelby County. The county's health department is not identifying any of the three people who have died from heat-related causes this summer in the Memphis…

Man arrested in Chattanooga shooting that killed 2

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Police say they have arrested a man in the shooting deaths of two people at a Chattanooga home. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Stephen Mobley turned himself in Wednesday morning after being added to the…

Ouster bid for GOP lawmaker expected during special session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican leaders in the Tennessee House say next week's special legislative session will also present an opportunity to oust a lawmaker who was the subject of an extensive sexual harassment investigation. Gov. Bill Haslam called the…

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