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Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting, Suspect Sought

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police have identified a suspect in an early morning shooting. Montavous Williamson, 22, of Jackson, is wanted on a charge of especially aggravated robbery. He is a black man, 6…

Ramer Elementary School Closed Thursday

RAMER, Tenn. - A water pressure problem in lines that serve Ramer Elementary School has forced the school to shut down and cancel classes on Thursday. Dr. Brian Jackson, Assistant Director of McNairy County Schools, said the closure only affects…

"Clawback Bill" Passes in Senate and House Committee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Companies that do not come through on promises of new jobs for Tennesseans will have to pay back incentives to the state under a bill that passed in the senate, Wednesday. According to Senator Lowe Finney, a…

Sponsor Withdraws Contentious Ticket Bill for Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A bill seeking to put controls on the secondary ticket market has been withdrawn amid what its sponsor called fierce lobbying on both sides. Republican Rep. Ryan Haynes of Knoxville said he expects to bring back the…

Bill Linking Welfare to School Progress Advances

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A House committee has approved a measure linking a family's welfare benefits to student performance a day after Gov. Bill Haslam expressed serious reservations about the measure. The House Health Committee on Wednesday voted 10-8 to advance…

Bill to Allow Schools to Choose Security

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A proposal that would allow school districts to hire retired law enforcement officers for security is advancing in the Legislature. The legislation sponsored by Republican Rep. Eric Watson of Cleveland passed the House Civil Justice Committee on…

Paris Special School District Now Monitored by 9-1-1

This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn. - Paris police can now monitor what goes on inside all three schools of the Paris Special School District without ever leaving the police station. Wednesday, the video monitoring system went live…

Two Gunman Wanted in Home Invasion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are on the hunt for two gunmen suspected in an attempted home invasion. Around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, the two tried to break into a home along Foxworth Drive. Officers…

Besso's Restaurant Closes

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Besso's Italian Restaurant which just opened in Jackson last fall has closed, after just three months, leaving many of its customers wondering where to go to get their Italian fix.…

Three Suspected of Stealing Beef Jerky

This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn. - Henry County deputies have three suspects in custody after an early morning robbery; but it's what they are accused of stealing that investigators said is bizarre. Early Wednesday morning, Henry County…

Haslam Voucher Bill Dead this Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to create school vouchers is dead for this session. Republican Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, who was carrying the bill for the Haslam administration, put it on hold Wednesday with a letter to…

Police Officers Could be Added to FHU Campus

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - A bill making its way through the state legislature could make campus police a possibility for private colleges and universities throughout Tennessee. It is sponsored by West Tennessee lawmakers, and would…

Congressman Blackburn Talks Jobs, Announces Grant

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) talked jobs in Chester County, Wednesday. People packed the parking lot at the Southwest Human Resource Agency in Henderson, while Blackburn talked about employment inside. “We‘re talking…

Six indicted on drug charges in West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. COVINGTON, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say six people have been indicted in West Tennessee on drug charges. The U.S. attorney's office says those indicted are residents of Lauderdale and Tipton counties. The indictments…

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