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FHU students, community link arms to pray for slain missionary

[gtxvideo vid="e2FUuclA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e2FUuclA.jpg" vtitle="Missionary Prayer Service LIVE SHOT 10pm”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- More than a hundred students and members of the Henderson community joined together Wednesday night in the heart of Freed-Hardeman University's campus. They came to honor…

Attempted murder, kidnapping trial begins for accused gunman

[gtxvideo vid="PfgB64C7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PfgB64C7.jpg" vtitle="Vaughn Trial Begins PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of abducting a man and shooting him five times saw his first day of trial Wednesday on charges including attempted murder. Harold Vaughn, 20, faces…

Burn permits required as forest fire season arrives

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As mid-October marks the start of forest fire season, Tennessee residents now must obtain a permit for open, outdoor burning. During the official season, Oct. 15 through May 15, state law requires citizens to obtain a burning…

FHU to host prayer service for fallen missionary Roberta Edwards

[gtxvideo vid="JjZVbhnt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JjZVbhnt.jpg" vtitle="Missionary Prayer Service LIVE 6pm”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local Christian university will hold a prayer service Wednesday night for a missionary who was killed last weekend in Haiti. The service will be held…

THP upgrades communication system

[gtxvideo vid="VjPAbghn" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VjPAbghn.jpg" vtitle="THP Radio System”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the Hub City and across the state, troopers now have an easier way to communicate with one another. The highway patrol has upgraded to a new Motorola system…

'Backing the Badge' concert for law enforcement is this weekend

[gtxvideo vid="FQUqmy7v" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FQUqmy7v.jpg" vtitle="BTB Preview”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, an event to help those who serve and protect across the state will take place at the Ballpark at Jackson. "Backing the Badge," a benefit concert, will raise…

City of Jackson releases results of property tax refund investigation

[gtxvideo vid="2wgUV2hv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2wgUV2hv.jpg" vtitle="Tax Refund Investigation”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city has completed its investigation on whether taxpayers are due refunds for early property tax payments. City leaders determined the city owes $9 to nine taxpayers, owing $1…

Man sentenced in deadly 2014 shooting

[gtxvideo vid="P737Njl2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P737Njl2.jpg" vtitle="Jakeil Waller Sentenced”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Convicted murderer Jakeil Waller is sentenced this week on counts including second-degree murder. On Tuesday, Madison County Circuit Court Judge Don Allen sentenced Waller to 27 years on convictions…

Mary Kay Foundation awards $20K grant to WRAP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mary Kay Foundation awarded a local domestic violence program Wednesday with a $20,000 grant. Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, serving 16 counties in West Tennessee, is one of 150 domestic violence shelters across the country…

Gleason Library aims to 'Dance Away From Bullying' this weekend

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gleason Library is hosting a program this weekend aimed at stopping bullying and raising money for the library. "Dance Away From Bullying" is designed to help people recognize bullying and develop an understanding of what's…

Obion Co. judge offers second chance to those who missed court

[gtxvideo vid="hWaAIWrA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hWaAIWrA.jpg" vtitle="Amnesty Dates Extended”] OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local judge is giving a second chance to people who have missed a court date. Obion County General Sessions Judge Jimmy Smith is giving those who have…

Seniors go for gold in Nursing Home Olympics

[gtxvideo vid="CGORQj2Z" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CGORQj2Z.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Senior Olympics”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senior citizens from across West Tennessee competed for gold medals on Wednesday as the Tennessee Health Care Association Jackson District hosted its annual senior Olympic games. Nearly 200 seniors…

THP identifies man killed in Camden wreck

[gtxvideo vid="ALoaK5hL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ALoaK5hL.jpg" vtitle="Benton Co Fatality”] CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Tuesday in a Benton County crash. Tony Brotherton, 53, of Bruceton was killed when the Freightliner truck he was driving…

McKenzie police investigating counterfeit cash

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Counterfeit money has been circulating in McKenzie for the last week or so, according to police. Fake $20 and $100 bills have been showing up at convenience stores and restaurants, according to Police Chief Craig Moates. Anyone…

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