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Local Medical Professional Warns Against Sleeping Pills

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local doctor weighs in on a recent study that shows Americans rely on prescription sleeping pills. We first told you Thursday that more than 9 million adults depend on medicine…

Group Giving ID Kits To Schools

This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn. - A free service is coming to Tennessee that will hopefully save more children's lives. "Our goal is to get in every school in Tennessee," said Tim Curry, of the Milan Grand…

Leaders Mull Possible Soccer and Tennis Additions

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- More than a million dollars in the Jackson city budget could lead to major upgrades in parks and recreation facilities. Randy Wallace, a member of the District 7 City Council, said…

Jackson African Festival to Kick-Off

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 24th annual African street festival kicks off Friday in Jackson. The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness sponsors the festival at the Jackson Fairgrounds. People can enjoy African stlilt dancing, drummers,…

Labor Day Trash Pick-Up Changes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- City Hall will be closed Monday, September second in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Monday's garbage collection will be Tuesday, Tuesday's collection will be Wednesday, and the end of the…

Wreck on North Highland Injures at Least Four

This video is no longer available. A car crash in North Jackson injured at least four people this afternoon. A van an SUV collided on North Highland avenue around 2 o'clock. The van hit a metal pole. Paramedics took four…

Hot Temperatures Mean Extra Hydration for Athletes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-- South Side High School senior Mason Taylor is busy getting ready to take on Crockett County tonight. His preparation to avoid cramps may seem unusual to some. "We eat a lot of…

Students Compete to Raise Cans for RIFA

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, TN. - The Bruin vs. Lion RIFA Challenge Cup is underway and its third year. University School of Jackson and Trinity Christian Academy have been collecting cans for the less fortunate for the…

Lose to Win Competition Honors Big Losers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- It was a good thing to be a loser Thursday night in Jackson. 260 people were in the sixth annual "Lose to Win" competition to see who could lose the most weight.…

New Business to Bring Jobs to McNairy County

This video is no longer available. ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. - Operations are underway as Sparks Custom Fabrications moves from Savannah to Adamsville. And with new work, new jobs are expected to follow. "I know Adamsville's been through a lot of bad…

Teacher Arrested, Charged with Trying to Have Sex With a Teen

JACKSON, Tenn. - A Jackson-Madison County School teacher is off the job after allegedly planning to have sex with a teen. School day activities at Northeast Middle School, the workplace of accused teacher Franklin Mitchell, appeared normal Thursday. But inside…

Clergy Hold Prayer Vigil for Community

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Hundreds of ministers from across the state took part in events Thursday to call on the state and federal government to adopt the Tennessee plan to reform and expand Medicaid. A candlelight…

Pair Arrested, Accused of Stealing Trailers

This video is no longer available. The McNairy County Sheriff's Department has holds on Casey Wilson and Christopher Jeffcoat, who they say stole a car haul trailer from a Selmer residence. Wilson is being held in Prentiss County Jail in…

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