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Marathoner, cancer survivor running against the odds

[gtxvideo vid="zDDcQAky" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zDDcQAky.jpg" vtitle="Colleen Johnson Birthday”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marathon runner and cancer survivor Colleen Johnson of Bolivar celebrates her 60th birthday this weekend. Given a 25 percent survival rate by doctors in 2012 after being diagnosed with…

Southern Fried Food and Sweet Tea Festival has it all

MCKENZIE, Tenn.-If you are a true Southerner, then you know there is nothing like Southern fried food..and to top it all off, a big glass of sweet tea. This weekend, McKenzie's downtown square is the place to be for the…

Man charged with sexual assault

[gtxvideo vid="rNElHLvR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rNElHLvR.jpg" vtitle="Gadsden Sexual Assault”] HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-A 67-year old is charged with sexual battery, adult abuse and or neglect. According to Humboldt police, a nurse said she witnessed William Pledge sexually assault a 93 year old woman.…

Man arrested, accused of domestic assault

[gtxvideo vid="8uBFHLI5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8uBFHLI5.jpg" vtitle="Moody Arrest”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A domestic argument leads to the arrest of a man by Madison County deputies. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Randall Moody is charged with kidnapping and domestic assault. Deputies…

Madison County commissioner retains seat

JACKSON, Tenn.,-- Madison County Commissioner and budget committee chair Ann Harrell will be retaining her seat, according to county officials. Harrell had resigned her position July 20 and announced she was moving out of her district. She has represented District…

Shooting in Grand Junction family's front yard

[gtxvideo vid="RfPwSReA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RfPwSReA.jpg" vtitle="Grand Junction Shooting PKG”] HARDEMAN CO., Tenn---A West Tennessee family has more questions than answers after a shooting in their front yard Friday afternoon. Hardeman County Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting in the 200…

Puppies trapped in storm drain rescued, ready for adoption

[gtxvideo vid="OgwGOtlJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OgwGOtlJ.jpg" vtitle="Drain Dog Rescue”] SAVANNAH, Tenn.-The puppies trapped in a storm drain in Hardin County have been rescued. Police were first called to the drain early Wednesday morning when residents heard barking. After working with animal…

Reading program helps police connect with community, curb crime

[gtxvideo vid="lL88ErHC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lL88ErHC.jpg" vtitle="Savannah Book Program PKG”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police patrolling the streets of Savannah are using books to help keep their city safe. The police department has started a new initiative, based from Tennessee First Lady…

DAR makes check presentation towards Veterans Cemetery

[gtxvideo vid="1ayxoEs4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1ayxoEs4.jpg" vtitle="DAR Check Presentation”] JACKSON, Tenn.-A well-known organization makes a substantial check presentation on Friday in efforts to help bring a major project to West Tennessee. A check for more than $1,000 was presented by the…

Sugar cane aphids attack milo and sorghum fields

[gtxvideo vid="u6SkqiS9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u6SkqiS9.jpg" vtitle="Bugs Invading Crops PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new pest is invading West Tennessee and farmers said it could halt their harvest or even kill some crops all together. "I'm sure our sorghum acres…

Third arson investigation in five days

[gtxvideo vid="8lrxgw4W" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8lrxgw4W.jpg" vtitle="Chester Park Arson PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson fire authorities investigate the city's third arson case. According to fire marshals, Parkview Apartments in east Jackson caught fire early Friday morning. Authorities said the blaze started…

Princess Theatre reopens in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid="ZpFoZPlU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZpFoZPlU.jpg" vtitle="Princess Theatre Revamped 5”] LEXINGTON, Tenn.,-- Lexington's landmark, Princess Theatre gets a face-lift before reopening Friday night. New owners, David and Lisa Watts spent Friday with their children putting the finishing touches on the theatre.…

Man accused of hitting woman with vodka bottle

[gtxvideo vid="YDQsdG7B" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YDQsdG7B.jpg" vtitle="Hurt Agg Assault”] JACKSON, Tenn.- A man faced a a judge Friday after he is accused of fighting a woman on the side of a Jackson street. Dennis Lee Hurt is charged with aggravated domestic…

Man charged with burglary of storage unit

[gtxvideo vid="yylGIsNH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yylGIsNH.jpg" vtitle="Firestone Burglary Arrest 5”] JACKSON, Tenn.-$12,000 worth of goods were taken out of a container at a Jackson storage facility and jackson police said they believe they know who is responsible. Investigators said it happened…

Kellie Pickler meets, greets Generals fans at the Ballpark

JACKSON, Tenn.-A country music star greeted Jackson Generals fans Thursday night. Kellie Pickler was the Ballpark's special guest this evening. The "Red High Heels" singer threw the first pitch of the game. She also stayed to watch the Generals take…

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