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Deadly Wreck Raises Travel Concerns Along Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn -- It's usually crowded with cars and trucks; and that's exactly why some residents said driving along Interstate 40 is dangerous. "It's really not safe," Kim Hanselman, a driver, said. On…

World Cup Raises Soccer's Popularity in West TN

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A local soccer organization hopes the World Cup inspires more kids to play soccer. Jackson Area Wide Soccer said the sport has grown over the past 15 years. Organizers estimate more than…

Local Plant Explosion Under Investigation

TOONE, Tenn-One Hardeman County resident said a Wednesday explosion at Kilgore in Toone, brings back devastating memories. "It's like flashbacks," Devin McKinnie said. "I'd hate for another family to go through what we have been through." McKinnie's cousin, Michael Chism,…

Investigation into home invasion, shoot-out in Grand Junction

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- A home invasion and shoot-out in Grand Junction has officers asking for help. Investigators said around 5 p.m. Wednesday a man broke into a home not realizing the homeowner was there.…

Dead animal blamed for Crockett Co. crash

This video is no longer available. CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.- A dead beaver in the road is blamed for a van veering off the highway and landing upside down in the Forked Deer River Wednesday evening. It happened around 6:30 p.m.…

Vets: Be aware of animal heat related illness

JACKSON, Tenn.- As the dangerous heat hits West Tennessee, vets want to make sure you are keeping your pets safe from heat-related illnesses. Doctors recommend pets to be kept in an air conditioned environment during the heat of the day…

"Take One" program mentors former prisoners

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Training began Wednesday for mentors planning to help men and women get ready to transition from life in prison to life on the outside. Members of faith based organizations met at Macedonia…

JPD conducting weekend sobriety checkpoints

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The Jackson Police Department is taking an extra step to keep drivers safe this weekend. Officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints throughout the city over the weekend. Their goal is to get impaired…

Four arrested in Martin home invasion

This video is no longer available. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn.-Martin police arrest four suspects in recent home invasion and robbery on Moody Street. They are accused of taking more than $500 in electronics and hitting the victim several times in the…

Morning crash claims life of Dyersburg woman

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn.- A crash Wednesday morning in Dyersburg claims the life of a Dyersburg woman and critically injures her passenger. Police said the crash happened just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of U.S.…

Police make arrest in Lincoln Courts shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police make an arrest in the Sunday night shooting in Lincoln Courts that still has a man hospitalized. Police said their 17-year-old suspect surrendered Wednesday afternoon. A warrant for his arrest…

City crews picking up extra mowing on abandoned homes

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON,Tenn.-A sight of summer, the well manicured lawn. Not every home has the same curb appeal. Now city crews are weeding out overgrown lawns. "The extra mowing, this is tax payer money. when…

West Tennessee Health Care approves 2015 budget

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is starting fresh, as they unveil plans for their 2015 budget. This year was a financially difficult one for the system, but now many employees are breathing…

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