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Deputies searching for escaped Gibson Co. inmate

[gtxvideo vid="hjHARWyk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hjHARWyk.jpg" vtitle="Gibson County Escapee”] GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County inmate escaped Monday morning, according to Sheriff Paul Thomas. Jeffrey Patterson, 27, of Humboldt ran through an open door and fled on foot around 11:30…

Police say woman chased ex-boyfriend with butter knife

[gtxvideo vid="cYMjr2Qc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cYMjr2Qc.jpg" vtitle="Woman Attacks Husband 6”] MILAN, Tenn. -- A woman is facing an assault charge after allegedly chasing her ex-boyfriend with a butter knife. Niki Beard is facing aggravated domestic assault and public intoxication charges after…

4 charged with boating under influence on Kentucky Lake

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials cracked down this weekend on alcohol-related offenses on Kentucky Lake, resulting in four arrests for boating under the influence. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's district-wide enforcement efforts also included two arrests for underage drinking, according…

Hunters for the Hungry reports donation scam

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Police say a man has been impersonating a Hunters for the Hungry representative and asking local businesses to make donations. An affiliate with the Tennessee Wildlife Federation charity contacted Union City police about the alleged scam,…

Man faces ID theft charge, accused of stealing debit card

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man appeared Monday in city court on an identity theft charge after allegedly stealing and fraudulently using a family member's debit card. Court papers say Joshua Adam Baker is accused taking a family member's debit…

Woman accused of stealing more than $4K in Polo items from mall

[gtxvideo vid="i7yiJXeU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/i7yiJXeU.jpg" vtitle="Ward Belk Top”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman was in city court Monday on accusations of stealing more than $4,000 worth of merchandise from a store in the Old Hickory Mall. Kearea Ward is accused…

Deputies ID man accused of trying to leave crash scene

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies identify a man they say tried to run away after being in a near head-on collision Friday near Milan. Cypriano Doaks, 23, is charged with DUI, burglary of a motor vehicle and fleeing the scene…

Firefighters say Jackson apartment complex fire suspicious

[gtxvideo vid="mTAU0Wb1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mTAU0Wb1.jpg" vtitle="Camellia Trace Fire 6”] NORTH JACKSON -- Arson investigators work to determine what sparked a fire at a north Jackson apartment complex. Jackson Fire Department Chief Max Stewart said it is suspicious. Crews put out…

Town loses only store after 160 years in business

[gtxvideo vid="iKWKXLGt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iKWKXLGt.jpg" vtitle="Town without store for the first time in 160 years”] SAULSBURY, Tenn. -- For the first time in more than 160 years, a town in Hardeman County will be without a place to shop. Taylor's…

Madison Co. prepares to host presidential hopeful, Sen. Ted Cruz

[gtxvideo vid="TgjcT6QP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TgjcT6QP.jpg" vtitle="Madison County prepares to host presidential hopeful, Sen. Ted Cruz”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz is stopping Monday in the Hub City. Cruz and his team will be at the Jackson…

Motorcycle ride benefits hit-and-run victims

[gtxvideo vid="xx0odc6Q" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xx0odc6Q.jpg" vtitle="Victims Benefit Ride”] TRENTON, Tenn. -- One month after a devastating hit-and-run that rocked Gibson County, the community came together to benefit the two people seriously injured in the crash. Eight-year-old Paige Helton and family…

Wings Over Halls celebrates WWII 70th Anniversary

[gtxvideo vid="1WqzR5g1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1WqzR5g1.jpg" vtitle="Wings Over Halls”] LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thousands made their way from across the county to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII and remember what role West Tennessee played in the skies…

BarnFest brings thousands to worship

[gtxvideo vid="OkGzhjJC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OkGzhjJC.jpg" vtitle="Barn Fest brings thousands to worship”] DENMARK, Tenn. -- David Crowder sang in front of more than 4,000 people just outside of the Hub City in Denmark. The Barn at Snider Farms hosted vendors, speakers…

Rock-A-Billy fans listen for classic sound at 15th annual festival

[gtxvideo vid="YiAsTxBN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YiAsTxBN.jpg" vtitle="Rock-A-Billy fans listen for specific sound at 15th annual festival”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The music of Rock-A-Billy flooded the streets of downtown Jackson Saturday. In its 15th year, the Rock-A-Billy stage, located right beside the…

Man accused of leading officers on 5-hour manhunt arrested

[gtxvideo vid="IMGHlb4c" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IMGHlb4c.jpg" vtitle="Wreck Near Milan PKG”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County man is jailed after fleeing from officers during a traffic stop. Investigators said Christopher Cutting of Big Sandy was clocked speeding in Dresden. He…

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