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Fire offiicials warn of increased threat of grass fires

JACKSON, Tenn.- A warning as temperatures drop and dry leaves gather. Fire officials said during this time the threat of grass fires only goes up. Leaves and dry grass throughout the area would only fuel a fire that got out…

Sheriff: Man dies after fall from deer stand

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a tree stand accident Tuesday in rural Madison County. The man slipped and fell as he was working on his tree stand and was pronounced…

Whiteville police force nearly cut in half

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn.-- Residents in Whiteville are upset after Mayor James Bellar made the decision to cut the police force nearly in half. The decision came down on Monday night at a city hall meeting…

Jackson-Madison County sees spike in tourism

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--The Jackson-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau said Madison County saw an increase of nearly $10 million in tourism related expenditures in 2013. Sparky‘s Pizzeria and Grill Manager Amanda Arnold said business is…

Jackson club approved for beer license

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A new Jackson club will soon be able to sell alcohol. The Jackson Beer Board approved the measure Tuesday for La Roka Club Latino in a 2-1 vote. Club owner Rodrigo Rayas' application was denied last month…

Jackson middle-school students honored for writing challenge

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Middle school students who took part in the "Do the Write Thing" initiative were honored Tuesday by Jackson City Council Members. A total of 563 Jackson-Madison County school students accepted the…

Retired first responder's life taken by fire

This video is no longer available. MICHIE, Tenn. -- The flag flew at half staff Tuesday in front of Michie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. Keylon Whitaker served more than two decades at the department before retiring a few years…

Voters vocal on Amendment Elections

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Voters gathered, Tuesday, to punch the machine and cast their ballot. Jackson residents had the chance to vote on four amendments for perhaps the most controversial, Amendment One, had voters split.…

Voters approve wine in Jackson grocery stores

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Voters have approved a ballot measure to allow the sale of wine in Jackson supermarkets 64 percent to 36 percent, according to poll results. The Red White and Food Campaign worked…

Haslam re-elected as Tenn. governor

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Republican Governor Bill Haslam has been elected to a second term, the Associated Press is reporting. Haslam ran for re-election against Democratic candidate Charles V. "Charlie" Brown, Constitution Party candidate Shaun…

Brighton mayor faces theft, official misconduct charges

This video is no longer available. TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The mayor of Brighton is officially charged Tuesday with using city resources for work on his son's home, according to a release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Jeffrey Scott,…

West Tennesseans debate death with dignity

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brittany Maynard, who was battling terminal brain cancer, ended her life at home Saturday. Her controversial decision to die under Oregon's "Death with Dignity Act" has sparked nationwide debate. The decision…

Lane student charged with having marijuana, scales in dorm

EAST JACKSON -- A Lane College student appeared in court Tuesday accused of having marijuana in his dorm room, according to court documents. Taurdarius Fleming is charged with possess with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police say…

Fancy bulldog photo goes viral, sparks ownership drama

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A simple invitation for viewers to submit their Halloween photos leads to a viral Facebook post and later to a controversy about the identity of one newly famous dog. The image of a bulldog wearing a blond…

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