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Car Runs into Building in Alamo

ALAMO, Tenn.-A car crushes into the side of a building in Alamo, Tuesday. Police said a white sedan was driving through the Food Rite parking lot when the driver lost control and ran into the side of the USDA service…

Deer Runs into Door at Grocery Store after being Hit by Car

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- An interesting police call came in just before 12 noon Tuesday. A deer in the parking lot of the Kroger in the West Towne Commons Shopping Center just off the Highway 45…

Bill Gibbons Visits Local THP Office

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Tennessee's Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security made a stop in Jackson Tuesday. Commissioner Bill Gibbons met with troopers at the Tennessee Highway Patrol Jackson office to discuss state laws and priorities…

Madison County Deputy Named Officer of the Year

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Tuesday a Madison County Deputy was honored as the Jackson Exchange Club's Law Enforcement Officer of the year. The honor went to Deputy Larry Flowers. The five year veteran of the department…

Ask An Expert: Measles Cases in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ spoke with Shanna Shearon, the Regional Epidemiologist at Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department on Monday shortly after learning about the cases. Some of her answers to questions about these measles cases are below. HOW MANY CASES…

Man charged with murder of Memphis couple

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis police say they have charged a suspect in the deaths of a couple found dead by their 7-year-old daughter. The girl called 911 in after waking up April 24 to find her parents had been…

Police Urge Residents To Speak Up To Help End Rash of Violence

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A spike in shootings in Jackson have residents and officials searching for answers. Jackson Police Chief Gill Kendrick said for his officers to do their jobs, residents must also do their part and speak up when they…

How Does Social Media Help or Harm Severe Weather Coverage?

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Social media is changing the way that we get our news, share our lives with our friends, and even with the food we eat. Facebook and Twitter are some of the…

Mailbox Food Drive Helps RIFA Fill Pantry

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A recent food drive aided by letter carriers has been deemed a success. Regional Interfaith Association officials were busy weighing and sorting the food from last Saturday's "Stamp Out Hunger" food…

Jackson Chamber Unveils Potential Home of Data Site

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON – A site in Jackson has been designated as an Enterprise site and is the first to be designated as such in the Tennessee Valley Authority seven state region. The 120.6-acre data…

Trezevant Students Graduate from D.A.R.E. Program

TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- Elementary school students across West Tennessee are taking a stand against drugs. Dozens of Trezevant Elementary students graduated from their 10-week dare program on Monday. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. The program, founded in 1984,…