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First responder accused of statutory rape

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee first responder is free on bond but faces a very serious charge and strong allegations from those in his town. Matthew McKnight is charged with raping an underage…

Henry Co. furnace explosion serves as warning for others

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Henry County residents are recovering from a gas explosion that occurred when they tried to light their pilot light for their furnace. This serves as a warning to others…

St. Louis fugitive found hiding in Jackson

This video is no longer available. MIDTOWN JACKSON -- A fugitive accused of shooting a man four times in St. Louis and then burning his body was found Friday morning hiding out in Jackson. U.S. Marshals said murder suspect Bryant…

Jackson man charged with animal cruelty after raid

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Official drug and animal cruelty charges were filed Friday against a Jackson man arrested during a raid on his home earlier this week. Officers on Wednesday reported finding marijuana, drug paraphernalia…

State unveils new hybrid utility trucks in West Tenn.

This video is no longer available. SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Tennessee Valley Electric Cooperative and the TVA unveil a new, quiet hybrid electric bucket truck in Savannah. The equipment allows TVEC to run a silent bucket truck, which it says improves…

New Jackson business donates $10K to Carl Perkins Center

SOUTH JACKSON -- A new Jackson facility celebrated its first day of business with a $10,000 donation to the Carl Perkins Center. A ribbon cutting was held for Mississippi-born business Reed's Metals, making its debut in Jackson. The company has…

Home hit by gunfire in West Jackson shooting

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Reports of gunfire Thursday night on Hollywood Drive led police to a home that had been hit by bullets. Police said there were bullet holes in the front glass of the…

Police seek leads in similar Jackson robberies

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Officers search for suspects accused of asking for a cigarette then robbing a person in two separate incidents. Police say around 11 p.m. Thursday a man on a bicycle approached the…

Stretch of highway to be realigned in Haywood Co.

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY -- Road improvements soon will be under way as a highway is realigned in Haywood County. State Route 222 will be improved and realigned from the interchange at Interstate 40 to the…

Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Roberts

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- It is time to introduce this week's Educator of the Week from Pin Oak Elementary School in Lexington, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Miranda Roberts says pushing her first-grade students…

Visitors 'wine' through Downtown Jackson

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Dozens of West Tennesseans took part in the annual "Wine Down the Alley" Thursday in downtown Jackson. This year, however, there was a twist — instead of being confined to just Court Alley, participants walked throughout downtown.…

Wiser named interim chief of Jackson Police Department

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Just minutes after it was announced he would be interim police chief of the Jackson Police Department, Julian Wiser said he was ready to get to work. Wiser said he will address the crime problem in Jackson…

Mayor Jerry Gist speaks about interim police chief

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- There is a new chief in charge at the Jackson Police Department. Mayor Jerry Gist fired Gill Kendrick on Thursday and named an interim replacement from within the department. After five…

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