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Operation Smoke Cracks Down on Distracted Drivers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Tennessee Highway Patrol launched Operation Smoke on Friday, patrolling roads and highways from their vehicles on the road and in the air. Troopers like Lieutenant Wilbanks say they're just trying to…

Final Numbers from Last Week's "Operation Smoke"

Jackson----------------------------48 reporting SB/CRD= 430 (District Average per Trooper-9) Texting/Due Care=7 Other= 339 Total Citations= 776 (District Average per Trooper-16) Memphis----------------------------40 reporting SB/CRD= 375 (District Average per Trooper-9) Texting/Due Care=8 Other=363 Total Citations= 746 (District Average per Trooper-18) West Tennessee Smoke…

Single Car Crash in McNairy County Kills One

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed early Friday morning in a single car crash. John Moore, 19, was travelling east on Hubert Manul Road in Michie right after 10:30 a.m. when he left the roadway and struck a…

Lloyd Family Speaks about their Father's Shooting Death

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aljernon Lloyd's son and daughter spoke for the first time on Friday since losing their father. Jasmine Lloyd held back tears as she described her father as "simple but extraordinary."…

Tommy Cunningham Wants to Stay Sheriff

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The candidates still in the running for Monday's interim sheriff appointment by the Madison Commission are Sammy Britt, Tommy Cunningham and John Lewoczko. Currently, Tommy Cunningham holds the interim sheriff position, and he says he's looking…

Court: Tenn. must recognize 3 same-sex marriages

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge says that Tennessee must recognize the marriages of three same-sex couples while their lawsuit against the state works its way through the court system. On Friday, U.S.…

Madison County Interim Sheriff Race Drops to Three

MADISON, Tenn. -- A big development in the race for Interim Madison County Sheriff as the number of candidates drops from four to three. Friday, former assistant U.S. Attorney Leigh Grinalds learned he is not eligible because the P.O.S.T Commission…

Man Dies after Car Falls on Him in Greenfield

This video is no longer available. GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A man in Greenfield has died after his car fell on him while he was working on it, according to Weakley County deputies. It happened on Shades Bridge Road around 4…

Victim Identified in Deadly Car Fire, Death Ruled Accidental

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Willie Floyd. Sr., 78, was identified by the state Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville as the victim in Monday's death investigation. An autopsy revealed no unexplained, suspicious injuries on his body.…

Madison County Fire Fighters Get Specially Certified

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Seven Madison County firefighters have officially become certified for the National Association of Fire Investigators. It's been two years in the making, and the firefighters studied for weeks to become…

JPD Captain Retires, Celebrates Last Day on Force

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist stopped by a retirement party Friday afternoon to honor one very special officer. Captain Steve Overton with Jackson Police Department is retiring after 30 years. Mayor Gist…

Brownsville Search Warrant Nets Drugs, Arrest

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A narcotics search warrant carried out by Brownsville Police netted several pounds of drugs, Friday. According to officers, approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, 4.5 grams of cocaine and 5.5 grams of…

Police: Suspects in Early Morning Burglary Smash ATM

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- Jackson police are investigating an early morning burglary that caused a great deal of damage to a Super Way convenience store in West Jackson. Officers say around 3:30 a.m. on Friday,…

Museum Offers Free Admission for Casey Jones' Birthday

NORTH JACKSON -- Casey Jones', the internationally known hero, 151th birthday is Friday. To celebrate, Casey Jones Museum is offering free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jones, who lived in Jackson, was a railroad engineer who became an…

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