[gtxvideo vid="m9ELCgzL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m9ELCgzL.jpg" vtitle="Jones Truck Theft”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man is facing a few charges of theft, after appearing Wednesday in city court. Laquan Jones is charged with theft under $500, identity theft and stealing a…

[gtxvideo vid="p139Vziq" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p139Vziq.jpg" vtitle="New Graduation Requirments”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill headed to Gov. Bill Haslam's desk would change graduation requirements for Tennessee high school students. Kids would have to pass a partial version of the test people…

[gtxvideo vid="bH0PgYLZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bH0PgYLZ.jpg" vtitle="Music Line Up Announced”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers of the Riders and Rockabilly Rally & Blues Hog BBQ and Music Festival have announced the musical lineup for the upcoming event. The band Saving Abel will…

[gtxvideo vid="wfsmRpiA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wfsmRpiA.jpg" vtitle="Benton Meth Arrests”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people are behind bars in Benton County after deputies allegedly find meth and guns in their car. Deputies with the Benton County Sheriff's Office said Brandon Rodger,…

[gtxvideo vid="QS3jSFIs" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QS3jSFIs.jpg" vtitle="Police Dogs Law”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While police officers have dangerous jobs, their K-9 partners can be even more vulnerable, and state lawmakers hope to help change that. A new bill sent to Gov. Bill…

[gtxvideo vid="6T09XnCS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6T09XnCS.jpg" vtitle="Newbern Drug Arrest”] NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Police arrest a man Monday after he attempts to rob an elderly couple. Cedric Evans, 23, was arrested Monday after an elderly couple spotted him attempting to steal their…

[gtxvideo vid="Lbh43aI0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lbh43aI0.jpg" vtitle="Attempted Arson”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Shawn Metcalf was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies said he tried to burn down his own house. Officers said they were…

[gtxvideo vid="cpGbX4vA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cpGbX4vA.jpg" vtitle="Earth Day”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Earth Day approaches, why not recycle those unused and unwanted electronics. Best Buy in north Jackson has a recycle bin as you walk in where you can drop off…

[gtxvideo vid="vtE7oH46" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vtE7oH46.jpg" vtitle="Vision 2020 Forum”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System will host its first "Vision 2020" forum on Tuesday, April 28. It will be held at 6 p.m at New St. Luke's Baptist Church…

[gtxvideo vid="B1SJlNHP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B1SJlNHP.jpg" vtitle="Corn Yields Down - Chelsea”] MILAN, Tenn. -- Heavy rain and cooler temperatures cause problems for farmers throughout West Tennessee, especially for corn growers. State extension office researchers said the area has had so much…

[gtxvideo vid="SW8SPNjs" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SW8SPNjs.jpg" vtitle="Common Core”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State legislators passed a bill Monday that will lead to reform of educational standards in the Volunteer State. The bill ultimately will put into law the review process already…

[gtxvideo vid="SNkxlmpO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SNkxlmpO.jpg" vtitle="Animal Abuse Registry - Bryan”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animal lovers call it a step in the right direction for the state. "We have actually had cases where someone has been tried and convicted in other…

[gtxvideo vid="d1DaFcg8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d1DaFcg8.jpg" vtitle="Roberts Drug Possession”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police responding to a robbery call Sunday at Lane College arrested a student on drug charges. Officers say when they entered Harper Hall on Budde Street, they watched…

[gtxvideo vid="4fB8QVgj" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4fB8QVgj.jpg" vtitle="Futbol Club Economic Impact”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A soccer tournament this weekend will bring thousands to the Hub City, and officials say that's good news for the city's bottom line. A total of 85 teams…