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Tractor-trailer flips on Highway 223 west of Jackson

[gtxvideo vid="5FlsWfod" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5FlsWfod.jpg" vtitle="HWY 223 Semi Crash”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A tractor-trailer flipped onto its side in a one-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Highway 223. The call went out around 1:30 p.m. about a truck flipped over…

Man accused of stealing, forging father's checks

[gtxvideo vid="nmRMsv6P" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nmRMsv6P.jpg" vtitle="Check Foregery Arrest”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on charges of forging and cashing checks belonging to his father. A man reported July 1 that two of his personal…

Man charged with assaulting Jackson officer

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man went before a judge Monday on accusations of assaulting a Jackson police officer. An officer was in a patrol car at the intersection of East Chester Street and Hays Avenue when he says a man…

Man charged with raping 16-year-old girl at Jackson apartment

[gtxvideo vid="dvsrqUSQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dvsrqUSQ.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Rape Arrest”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man in city court Monday is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. Scendarius Malik Marable faces one count of rape. Police say a 16-year-old juvenile female told an…

Man accused of pouring sugar in gas tank, assaulting roommate

[gtxvideo vid="KBUVbl2W" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KBUVbl2W.jpg" vtitle="Roomate Domestic Aassault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man was in city court Monday on accusations of assaulting his roommate and pouring sugar in the gas tank of someone's car. Doyle Glen Mullikin appeared on three…

Recaptured inmate appears in Jackson court

[gtxvideo vid="Pzw2GZ7S" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pzw2GZ7S.jpg" vtitle="Kirk Formally Charged”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- An escaped inmate out of Lawrence County who eluded local law enforcement in a high-speed chase before later being captured appeared Monday in Jackson City Court. Jason Kirk faces…

Woman drowns in Kentucky Lake

[gtxvideo vid="dQ6eWqTt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dQ6eWqTt.jpg" vtitle="KY Lake Drowning”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife personnel are investigating a drowning that occurred July 4 near Cypress Grove. District 12 Boating Officer Joe Campbell…

Jackson churches unite against racism

[gtxvideo vid="bQrbZ0Nk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bQrbZ0Nk.jpg" vtitle="churches against racism”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local churches unite against racism in the Hub City. Two congregations held a special service Sunday morning as they came together with a goal of bringing hope and…

Juvenile sends authorities on chase after assaulting DCS worker

[gtxvideo vid="JO9Wde92" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JO9Wde92.jpg" vtitle="DCS Worker Assault”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department has confirmed a juvenile being held by the Department of Children's Services attacked a worker, stole her car and led authorities on a high-speed chase…

Flag Waving Fun Run brings 4th to running start

[gtxvideo vid="bJ5rdZGU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bJ5rdZGU.jpg" vtitle="Flag wave run”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners in the Hub City got their Independence Day started with the third annual Flag Waving Family Fun Run that kicked of Saturday morning shortly after seven. Participants ran…

Martin fireworks stand declares special day for little girl

[gtxvideo vid="jOjCylqV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jOjCylqV.jpg" vtitle="anna kate welcome home”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- There's a new holiday in Weakley County, and it's all because of one brave little girl. Anna Kate Wenz is Martin's 2-year-old warrior princess who loves fireworks.…

Firefighters Freedom Festival a big success

[gtxvideo vid="vfKbti4i" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vfKbti4i.jpg" vtitle="Fire fighters freedom fest”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thousands were in Madison County Saturday night celebrating out country's birthday with live music and of course a spectacular fireworks show. Despite the threat of rain, the…

Jackson police investigate shooting; two suspects wanted

[gtxvideo vid="BLbCTJEw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BLbCTJEw.jpg" vtitle="Old Hickory Inn Shooting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says they're investigating a shooting that occurred just after 3 p.m. Saturday at the Old Hickory Inn located off the Highway 45 Bypass in…

West Tennesseans celebrate festive '4th' despite rain

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of events are in full swing, gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend across West Tennessee. But rain and thunderstorms have the potential to hamper some of those Independence Day plans. Everything from fireworks displays…

Troopers share 4th of July weekend traffic predictions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State troopers say the traffic isn't bad on Friday evening but expect it to get worse as the weekend progresses. "Probably traffic will lessen as the night progresses because like I said people are going to be…

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