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Baxter campaign asks for recount in mayoral election

[gtxvideo vid="BOB8xnKC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BOB8xnKC.jpg" vtitle="Baxter Press Conference”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The campaign manager for Dr. James Baxter's run for mayor has asked for a recount. Baxter and Shelia Godwin, his campaign manager, hand delivered a letter from Godwin to…

With city leaders re-elected, does public want change?

[gtxvideo vid="y66fdGBi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y66fdGBi.jpg" vtitle="Post Election Analysis”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The day after one of the most hotly contested and expensive races in the history of Jackson, the face of city government remains the same. But political experts said…

Suspects linked to UTV thefts in Crockett County

[gtxvideo vid="QdgOdy01" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QdgOdy01.jpg" vtitle="UTV Theft”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies in Crockett County link four suspects to two UTVs that were stolen from a home off of Highway 152. Investigators are searching for Regina Jones and Eric Echols.…

Expert talks psychology behind social media addiction

[gtxvideo vid="QoEsEgn2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QoEsEgn2.jpg" vtitle="social Media Takeover”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you own a smartphone, social media is probably part of your daily routine — but is it too consuming? Reports say social networking eats up at least three…

Gibson Co. deputies search for fugitive

[gtxvideo vid="hxgR9nEL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hxgR9nEL.jpg" vtitle="Marlon Jones”] GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Department needs help finding a fugitive. Deputies say Marlon Jones is connected to a number of aggravated burglaries throughout Gibson and Carroll counties. If you…

Mayor Gist talks next four years for Hub City

[gtxvideo vid="pq6S807C" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pq6S807C.jpg" vtitle="Gist Reelection Follow - Vic”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- After 51 percent of voters secure a third term for Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist, he says crime and employment are among his top priorities for the…

Afternoon wreck slows traffic on N. Highland

[gtxvideo vid="P1B7paaU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P1B7paaU.jpg" vtitle="N Highland Accident”] MIDTOWN JACKSON -- A portion of North Highland in midtown was shut down just after 1 p.m. Wednesday when two cars collided. Police, firefighters and ambulances responded to the scene. Officers say…

Middle schoolers get lessons on surviving emergencies

[gtxvideo vid="qh5yuWke" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qh5yuWke.jpg" vtitle="MIddle School 911 Day”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at a Chester County middle school got expert advice Wednesday on surviving some scary situations. Students learned what to do during a fire and how to…

Letter carriers to collect goods for Stamp Out Hunger drive

[gtxvideo vid="9toHSqkX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9toHSqkX.jpg" vtitle="Stamp Out Hunger”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Letter carriers in Jackson will be participating in the largest single-day food drive this Saturday. The National Association of Letter Carriers has partnered with the Regional Inter-Faith Association, known…

Public welcome at funeral of fallen Madison Co. firefighter

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Funeral services for the Madison County firefighter who died in the line of duty Sunday will be held Thursday, and the public is welcome to attend. The services for Chris Blankenship, a 10-year veteran of the…

School nurses praised on national day of appreciation

[gtxvideo vid="eDCfLEa2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eDCfLEa2.jpg" vtitle="School Nurse Appreciation”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday marked a special day for school nurses across the country. May 6 is known as National School Nurse Appreciation Day. There are more than 20 school nurses in…

Art project at Union University honors slain Christians

[gtxvideo vid="UkhWW1v6" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UkhWW1v6.jpg" vtitle="Persecuted Christians Honored”] NORTH JACKSON -- At Union University, a bell rang 147 times Wednesday as a tribute to the 147 college students who were murdered in April by Islamic terrorists. The art project was…

Madison Co. Commission chairman to resign

[gtxvideo vid="j2Sve6L8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j2Sve6L8.jpg" vtitle="Chairman Johnstone Retires”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Mark Johnstone has announced he is resigning from the Madison County Commission. Johnstone serves as chairman of the commission. He is a representative of District 9. He told…

Counselors visit school after fatal wreck

[gtxvideo vid="qwf9WZhE" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qwf9WZhE.jpg" vtitle="School Responds to Loss”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County Schools confirmed it called in counselors Wednesday after a crash involving a school bus killed a third grader. The girl‘s brother is still recovering in…

Jackson police seek to ID woman in alleged Target thefts

[gtxvideo vid="jr19JQFJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jr19JQFJ.jpg" vtitle="Target Cologne Theft”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police are asking for help identifying a woman they believe stole cologne from Target. On April 16, the woman stole a bottle of Gucci cologne valued at $55 from…

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