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Dr. Reese retires after 35 years of serving West Tennessee

[gtxvideo vid="ved2wR04" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ved2wR04.jpg" vtitle="Dr. Reese Retires”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Previous patients, family and colleagues gathered at the Kirkland Cancer Center to celebrate a man who has given more than 35 years of his life to helping others. The…

Jackson Choral Society sings songs from the silver screen

[gtxvideo vid="faqc2DpH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/faqc2DpH.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Choral Society”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Choral Society took the community out to the movies. Singing songs from some of the most famous movies throughout the decades, such as "Let's Go to the…

Volunteers make inspirational signs for wounded war veteran

[gtxvideo vid="eXHGfXdO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eXHGfXdO.jpg" vtitle="Bbar Vets Mission”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.,-- Beyond Bars Animal Rescue and dozens of community members gathered to make signs for wounded war veteran John Hayes. The animal rescue group will travel to St. Augustine, Florida…

Mark Collie inducted into Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame

[gtxvideo vid="KP0zHXkY" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KP0zHXkY.jpg" vtitle="INTL Rockabilly HOF”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee's signature sound echoed through downtown Jackson Saturday night. The International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame and Museum hosted a "Rock-A-Billy Birthday Party." The highlight of the night was…

Musicians gather at Old Time Bluegrass and Fiddlers' Jamboree

[gtxvideo vid="69y3i70c" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/69y3i70c.jpg" vtitle="Benton Co Fiddlers”] HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- Thousands of people from across the state and country flocked to one of the most famous music festivals held in West Tennessee. The 59th annual Old Time Bluegrass and…

East Jackson street dedicated to city trailblazer

[gtxvideo vid="kRsqfzLF" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kRsqfzLF.jpg" vtitle="isaiah Savage Jr BLVD”] EAST JACKSON -- The city of Jackson dedicated a street Saturday morning to a Hub City trailblazer. A man whose family says helped countless people was honored Saturday morning as the…

Hundreds cycle through West Tenn. for Rockabilly City Century

[gtxvideo vid="slvn0CqP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/slvn0CqP.jpg" vtitle="Rockabilly City Century”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of cyclists rode through the streets of Madison County for the West Clinic Rockabilly City Century bike race. This ride carries on tradition as the newly revamped Hope…

Police invest in technology to protect and serve

[gtxvideo vid="RDguzamZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RDguzamZ.jpg" vtitle="Savannah Officer Cams”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Law enforcement agencies across the country are being asked to prove their actions now more than ever before, and officers in one West Tennessee community are meeting those demands…

Bill would increase fines for uninsured drivers

[gtxvideo vid="MevaWami" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MevaWami.jpg" vtitle="Uninsured Drivers”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A bill adding more accountability and stiffer fines for uninsured drives was passed Thursday by Tennessee state representatives. The James Atwood Jr. Bill would raise fines for not having insurance…

Bunny Run Car Show hops into jackson

[gtxvideo vid="ruwB1hZV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ruwB1hZV.jpg" vtitle="Buny Run Car Show”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Hundreds of classic cars rolled into Jackson Friday afternoon for the 23rd annual Bunny Run Car Show. The event features more than 300 classic cars and hot rods…

City warns about grass fines

[gtxvideo vid="bC4CC55i" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bC4CC55i.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Grass Fines - Kurt”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson says it's time to cut your grass. And if you don't, it could cost you. "We were out today in certain areas looking…

Officers: Fake mother and son team sell drugs at school

[gtxvideo vid="ICVGQkCQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ICVGQkCQ.jpg" vtitle="MOther Son Drug Bust -Bryan”] DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- The Decatur County Sheriff's Office is congratulating Deputy Matthew Rodriguez on a job well done. He reportedly stopped a fake mother and son team accused of trying…

JMC Library holds recycled book art competition

[gtxvideo vid="lYtoiB03" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lYtoiB03.jpg" vtitle="JMC Library Rebook”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- One man's trash is another man's treasure — or perhaps another man's art. The Jackson-Madison County Library held an art competition, and fittingly all submissions had to be made…

Fire officials: Driver causes fuel spill at west Jackson gas station

[gtxvideo vid="djXdoVU0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/djXdoVU0.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Gas Spill”] WEST JACKSON -- Jackson firefighters remind drivers to be alert when trucks are filling up underground tanks at gas stations. Firefighters said a distracted driver ran over the hose as it was…

Shooting victim recalls Pipkin Road gun violence as 'senseless'

[gtxvideo vid="asP02qRp" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/asP02qRp.jpg" vtitle="MCO Family Shooting - Vic”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man shot during a fight Thursday night at his mother's home said the shooting was senseless. Aaron Morgan said he and family members were gathered…

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