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Sen. Lamar Alexander visits JSCC to talk education

[gtxvideo vid="j5tjk4Ro" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j5tjk4Ro.jpg" vtitle="JSCC Hosts Senator”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander was in Jackson Friday speaking with educators and parents about fixing No Child Left Behind. Jackson State Community College hosted the round-table discussion that included…

Man appears in court on assault of officer, trespassing charges

[gtxvideo vid="7OcAm6YK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7OcAm6YK.jpg" vtitle="Johnson Officer Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on charges of assaulting an officer and trespassing. Police were patrolling Thursday when they saw Everett Johnson standing outside a convenience…

Jackson man accused of pushing, strangling girlfriend

[gtxvideo vid="9NSKPGUk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9NSKPGUk.jpg" vtitle="Reid Domestic Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- An alleged argument that turned violent led to a Jackson man going before a judge Friday in city court. Police responded Thursday to a reported domestic in progress at…

Robbery suspect faces kidnapping charges after traffic stop

[gtxvideo vid="GamwaPY0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GamwaPY0.jpg" vtitle="Woodruff Kdnapping”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man U.S. Marshals had sought in an armed robbery who was arrested earlier this week went before a judge Friday on kidnapping charges. Joseph Woodruff is charged in a…

Late night fire damages Henderson Co. restaurant

[gtxvideo vid="0D3tfu5H" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0D3tfu5H.jpg" vtitle="Late night fire damages Henderson Co. restaurant”] PARKERS CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded Thursday night to a restaurant fire in Henderson County. Firefighters said the fire broke out between 10:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at…

Heaven's Cradle Twilight Run 5K brings out hundreds of runners

[gtxvideo vid="nJmiXVN0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nJmiXVN0.jpg" vtitle="Twilight Run”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a great night Thursday for runners to lace up their running shoes to help out a great cause. More than 500 runners took to West Forest Avenue in…

Henderson Co. car chase leads to arrest

[gtxvideo vid="YLAriDj1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YLAriDj1.jpg" vtitle="Henderson Co Car Chase”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County deputies made a traffic stop on Interstate 40 that then led officers on a high-speed chase. According to investigators, Turante Nunn of Memphis was pulled…

Attorney of man accused of running over, killing wife speaks

[gtxvideo vid="QmxZzbDv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QmxZzbDv.jpg" vtitle="Henrys Attory Speaks PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time, the attorney of a man accused of running over his wife with his truck on Christmas Day speaks up for his client. Chad Henry…

Plans for retaining wall repairs in Brownsville

[gtxvideo vid="MPVNxtcS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MPVNxtcS.jpg" vtitle="Brownsville Reinforcement Wall”] BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Some local city leaders say a retaining wall could collapse at any time, putting several Brownsville businesses in harm's way. The question is, who is responsible to pay the…

JPD: West Jackson shooting leaves one injured

[gtxvideo vid="TIgphEgL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TIgphEgL.jpg" vtitle="Shooting Investigation LIVE SHOT”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Thursday night shooting at a west Jackson apartment complex has left at least one injured. The Jackson Police Department confirmed there were shots fired around 9:45 p.m.…

Summer food program helps local kids and their families

[gtxvideo vid="M7xFvyXy" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M7xFvyXy.jpg" vtitle="Summer Food Program PKG”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Having food on the table is something most people do not have to worry about. But many kids who are now on summer break do not know…

Lexington coaches inspire players with bet

[gtxvideo vid="aiDEbeWx" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aiDEbeWx.jpg" vtitle="Coach Wears Dress PKG”] LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington Dixie Softball coaches found themselves in a peculiar situation during their final regular season game. The 15-and-under Lady Crushers were a win away from a perfect regular…

Tenn. buck harvest limit lowered from 3 to 2

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in state law means Tennessee deer hunters now will be able to harvest only two white-tailed bucks, down from the previous limit of three. State officials say it will have a positive impact on the…

Haywood Co. residents may see tax increase

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Some West Tennesseans may be looking at more taxes after a budget meeting shows a large gap between what they've spent and what they've earned. Officials with Haywood County's budget committee say right now they're looking…

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