MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man and his dog are hitting the highways — clocking more than 6,000 miles for diabetes awareness. Erik Bendl and his dog, Nice, ventured through West Tennessee Thursday. The two can be seen pushing a…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A mobile addiction awareness program stopped in the Hub City, Thursday. Leaders with "Addiction Campuses" said its programs are different than other addiction treatment centers because they do not operate on a 'one-size-fits-all' model. The group offers scholarships and…
[gtxvideo vid="hEqp7OgX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hEqp7OgX.jpg" vtitle="School Board Preview PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County School System adds a new transportation supervisor despite questions raised by some school board members. "We look at the scope and the critical nature of what they…
[gtxvideo vid="eAcCTdi3" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eAcCTdi3.jpg" vtitle="Santorum 10pm”] JACKSON, Tenn.- Former U.S. Senator and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum is scheduled to be in West Tennessee, Friday. According to the Madison County Republican Party, Santorum is scheduled to be in Jackson…
[gtxvideo vid="33kaeK0T" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/33kaeK0T.jpg" vtitle="Bethel vs UTM”] MARTIN, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin's football team defeated Bethel University 72-10 in their home opener. The Thursday contest between Skyhawks and Wildcats was the first meeting between both…
[gtxvideo vid="uVa5MWK7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uVa5MWK7.jpg" vtitle="Haslam in UC”] UNION CITY, Tenn.-Governor Bill Haslam is headed to West Tennessee. The governor is expected to be in Union City, Friday morning. According to a news release, he will make an announcement on…
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Here are results from the contested races in Lexington Municipal Election for Sept. 9, 2015 Alderman Position One- James Ivey 5% Jack Johnson 56 % James McPeake 39% Alderman Position Three- Eddie Akins 37% Sandra Wood 63 % Alderman…
[gtxvideo vid="UIFUEpSo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UIFUEpSo.jpg" vtitle="Overnight Trailer Fire”] LEXINGTON, Tenn.-A double-wide mobile home caught on fire early Thursday morning. According to neighbors, it happened around 4:30 a.m. after they said they heard explosions. Firefighters said no one was at home…
[gtxvideo vid="rWRM3Vnh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rWRM3Vnh.jpg" vtitle="Whiteville Reentry Program PKG”] WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Inmates at Whiteville Correctional Facility got a glimpse of life after their prison sentence. Organizations from across the state came to show them what is next. Inmates who…
[gtxvideo vid="x0MuOmYs" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/x0MuOmYs.jpg" vtitle="Farm Equipment Driving Safety PKG”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Harvest season has begun for West Tennesseans and more farmers and their equipment will be out on the roads. "People aren't aware of how slow this…
[gtxvideo vid="889U2dpi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/889U2dpi.jpg" vtitle="MCSO Vest Grant”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Madison County Sheriff's Department will purchase 60 new bulletproof vests. The department will add the more than $18,000 worth of gear through a grant from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership.…
[gtxvideo vid="eG6Mquif" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eG6Mquif.jpg" vtitle="Lowes Fixes Tower PKG”] PARIS, Tenn. -- A larger than life West Tennessee landmark got a much needed face lift Thursday morning, all through a program aimed at giving back to the community. The Eiffel…
[gtxvideo vid="iXWO96VN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iXWO96VN.jpg" vtitle="Animal Abuse Arrest PKG”] SHARON, Tenn.-- A severe case of animal cruelty is under investigation. Police in Sharon have charged a man after they said his dog was found to have severe cuts into its…
[gtxvideo vid="ieR0pxPZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ieR0pxPZ.jpg" vtitle="Benton CO Weed Grow”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.-A massive marijuana growing operation is uncovered today in Benton County. Deputies said they recovered more than 30 plants growing in a remote field on the north end of…
[gtxvideo vid="vnkn19VK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vnkn19VK.jpg" vtitle="Paris Landing Fire”] BUCHANAN, Tenn.-First responders with the Paris Landing Fire Department went out to a call of a tobacco barn on fire, along Blood River Church Road, in Buchanan. The owner told investigators he…
