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Southern Baptist Membership Declines

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An annual report says the nationals largest Protestant denomination saw its membership decline for the 7th straight year in 2013. Pastor Greg McFadden at Humboldt First Baptist Church says programs like…

Jail Re-Entry Program Transtions Inmates Into Society

This video is no longer available. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Montieth Haley has been behind bars at the Dyer County Jail for almost a year, and before that he was incarcerated at least four other times for drugs. But thanks…

City Program Trains Leaders Who Work with At-Risk Children

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A city backed program aimed at keeping kids from making bad choices entered its second phase on Thursday. More than a dozen leaders from summer programs that work with at-risk children…

Man Accidentally Shoots Self At Gun Shop

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local man is injured after officers say he accidentally shot himself while in a gun shop in Dyersburg. The shooting happened Wednesday at Old South Trading Company in Dyersburg. According…

Coworkers Organizing Benefit to Help Detective Who Lost Wife

CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department has banded together to raise funds for the family of a detective who recently lost his wife in a tragic car accident. Coworkers of Detective Allan Gilliland are selling tickets for…

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Pawning Stolen Item

DENMARK, Tenn. -- A Denmark man has been charged in a residential burglary on Crescent Avenue after pawning the stolen item. Aaron Pearson, 31, of Denmark, was arraigned at 8 a.m. Thursday in Jackson City Court on two counts of…

Antique Bicycle Missing, Owner Seeking Reward

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The owner of an antique shop is offering a reward for a vintage bicycle that's gone missing. Georginna Scarborough, the owner of the Gallery in Union City, is offering a…

Jackson Woman Pleads Guilty in TBI Tenncare Theft Case

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has obtained an indictment, arrest and a guilty plea in the case of a Jackson woman accused of stealing money intended for TennCare recipients. With the…

Former Sheriff Takes the Stand During Day 3 of Trial

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The prosecution rested its case Thursday morning in the criminal trial of former Madison County sheriff David Woolfork. During day three of the trial, Woolfork took the stand and testified about…

Rollover Accident on the 45 Bypass

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A rollover accident caused a scary scene on Thursday morning. According to police, a teen driver tried to brake at the intersection of N. Parkway and the 45 Bypass, but did…

National Hamburger Day: Celebrating a Food Icon

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Wednesday is a time to celebrate: It Is National Hamburger Day, so dig in! Whether it is a patty smothered in cheese and onions on a toasted roll, or no bread at…

One-of-a Kind Debate Coming to Bolivar

This video is no longer available. BOLIVAR, Tenn.- The city of Bolivar will be hosting a one-of-a-kind debate in July, housing three major races under one roof. Candidates in the races for the Democratic and Republican primary, Tennessee governor, U.S.…

Bradford Police Chief Fired

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Bradford Police Chief Scott Combs has been fired, according to the city attorney. WBBJ reached out to the City of Bradford and received this statement from Terri Crider, the Bradford City…

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