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Jackson wreck leads to drug charges for driver

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in court Monday on drug charges stemming from a north Jackson traffic accident. Police responded Saturday to a wreck near Highway 45 Bypass and Oil Well Road, according to an affidavit. While investigating the…

Abused West Tenn. puppy causes Internet stir

This video is no longer available. SELMER, Tenn. -- The story of an abused West Tennessee puppy has gone viral across the world after he was picked up by a foster rescue. Chip, a 12-week-old lab, met Julie Marecki just…

Basketball teams play for good cause in HUB Classic

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson high school basketball tournament gives area teams a chance to give back to a good cause in the Hub City. Sixteen West Tennessee basketball teams entered their team in…

Locals celebrate Kwanzaa, reflect on history, culture

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Between Christmas and New Year's, thousands of people across the country celebrate Kwanzaa. The weeklong, nonreligious event is based on African festivals and was created to celebrate family, culture and community.…

Local fire capt. shares 2014's most common fire starters

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Red Cross officials said this year they've helped more people affected by house fires than all other disasters combined. Fire department officials in Madison County shared the top causes they have seen in house fires. Officials…

Afternoon fire destroys Madison County home

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County Family is picking up the mess after a fast moving fire ripped through their home. Everything inside, including presents sitting under the tree were destroyed. "I'm heartbroken," Celena Williams a relative to the…

Stores fill with shoppers returning holiday gifts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the day after Christmas landing on a Friday, many took the day off and headed to the mall to return unwanted gifts. Experts are predicting the day after Christmas to be the second busiest shopping day…

Police offer tips to prevent post-Christmas burglaries

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Christmas 2014 is now behind us, but police say thieves could cruise the neighborhood for signs of what was under your tree this holiday season. Newbern Police Department officials said after Christmas they usually see an increase…

Gas prices at lowest since 2009

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gas prices have fallen to their lowest since May of 2009. AAA says prices have fallen a record 92 straight days. Missouri is the first state since 2009 whose average is less than $2 per gallon. In…

Recycle Christmas trees with Chipping of the Green

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're wondering what to do with this year's Christmas tree, why not donate it? The Chipping of the Green project continues Friday through Jan. 8. West Tennesseans can drop off their live Christmas trees at Jackson…

Runners turn out for mile-long Jackson race

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners hit a north Jackson street Friday morning to compete in The Fastest Mile race. The race took place on Frontage Road next to the 45 Bypass. Jackson native Matt Joyner won with a time of 4:30.0.…

Responders on duty for Christmas Day emergencies

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christmas is not a day off for everyone, and emergency responders are on duty even on the usually quiet holiday. If you call 911, a dispatcher will be on the other…

Local program provides rest to homeless

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program in Jackson brought together churches and the homeless to give men a warm place to sleep on Christmas. Officials with Room in the Inn said about 19 homeless men…

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