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Residents come together to "Stop the Chaos" in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stop the chaos was the message from church leaders to residents Thursday night hoping to find solutions to rampant violence in Jackson. Dozens of concerned residents packed Forest Heights United Methodist…

Arrest made in Dollar General burglaries

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- An arrest has been made in a string of Dollar General burglaries throughout McNairy County. Jonathan Matthew Hodum, 27, was arrested by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department Thursday. He is charged…

Web Extra: See more of the Thomas/Wright/Arnold forum

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff candidates Chuck Arnold, Rodney Wright and Paul Thomas answered more viewer questions on WBBJ during the 6:30 p.m. show. Election Day is Aug. 7!

Jackson Police Department more than $1 million over-budget

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars paying officers for overtime. The department as a whole went $1.27 million over budget, and now the city council has…

Children serenade seniors during sing-off

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Thursday was an entertaining day for West Tennesseans young and old. The Laurelwood Healthcare Center hosted a sing-off for children of ages to perform their favorite songs. The kids visited the…

Kids learn about community heroes during "Parent's Day Out"

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Pre-schoolers at Englewood Baptist Church learned about the people who save lives on a daily basis. On Thursday morning, children taking part in "Parent's Day Out" were treated to community helpers…

Police still seeking second suspect wanted on murder charge

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- The search is still on for the second suspect named in a Sunday shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead. Investigators have signed a second-degree murder warrant for Dontavious Hendrix's, 23,…

Commissioners urge residents to take advantage of early voting

WEST JACKSON -- Madison County Election Commissioners are reminding residents to participate in early voting while they still can. Last Monday, more than 1,000 residents voted. On Thursday afternoon, the county averaged just over 300 voters. The last day to…

One killed, one injured in McNairy County car accident

SELMER, Tenn. -- A car accident killed one and injured another on Thursday morning around 10:30. Anita Whirley, 79, died from her injuries after an accident one mile west of Selmer. According to the preliminary report from THP, Whirley failed…

Owner charged after discovery of malnourished horses

This video is no longer available. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A horse owner has been charged after a handful of malnourished horses were found in Gates. According to a press release from 25th Judicial District Attorney Mike Dunavant, Mark Crook…

Shooting suspect admits to drug problem in court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man charged in a deadly weekend shooting admitted in court Thursday he struggles with substance abuse. “I got a drug problem," Mondarrius Miller said. “What kind of drug problem?"…

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