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Tennessee has record year for lottery sales

This video is no longer available. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. has had a record year with $1.4 billion in sales for fiscal year 2014. According to the lottery, this year's sales provided more than $337…

Juveniles to be tried as adults in June home invasion

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- A total of four men will be charged in a June beating and home invasion after a judge decides two juveniles can be tired as adults. Tavian Holland, 16, and Jaylen…

Local mother and son wedding dance goes viral

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The classic mother and son slow dance is always a cherished wedding memory, especially for Jared Dauenhauer and his mom Mary K. However, their's is not so traditional. It has caught…

Race for Madison Co. Sheriff one of the most expensive in history

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for Madison County sheriff is one of the most expensive sheriff's races in county history, according to election officials. Madison County sheriff contenders John Mehr and Rick Staples are…

Petition filed to allow wine sales in grocery stores

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The push to allow wine sales in grocery stores seem to be making some progress as we head toward the November election. According to Madison County Election Administrator Kim Buckley, Kroger…

Memphis adds Union grad Keelon Lawson to coaching staff

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis has added former high school coach Keelon Lawson as an assistant coach on Josh Pastner's staff. Lawson is the father of 2015 recruit K.J. Lawson and 2016 prospect Dedric Lawson. The hire was announced Wednesday…

Police: Son kills father with hammer, knives

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say drugs could have motivated a son to kill his father. Clayton Nelson will stay behind bars. A Jackson judge denied bond Wednesday for the 29-year-old accused of killing…

Police search for shoplifting suspects

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police need help identifying two suspected shoplifters, accused of stealing from the Target in north Jackson at least six times in the past five weeks. Police said the woman seen in…

18-wheeler catches fire on Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- A tractor trailer caught fire on eastbound Interstate 40 in Benton County around 7:15 p.m., Tuesday. According to crews on the scene, the driver got out of the truck before it…

Brownsville Mayor faces challenges first week in office

This video is no longer available. BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - A close call for Brownsville's new mayor, Bill Rawls, after more than 120 city employees almost didn't get paid on Tuesday. It happened after the city's clerk and her assistant abruptly…

Crop Production Report: West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- So far this Spring and Summer, our weather has run the gamut from drenching rains to severe storms to unseasonable cold and then scorching heat. It's been a roller coaster for…

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation unveils new logo

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation revealed a new logo on Tuesday, as part of their media campaign. The logo now shows the words "The Foundation" and a green tree symbol. This…

Son charged in father's beating, stabbing death

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson police have charged a man in the beating and stabbing death of his 57-year-old father. Clayton Nelson, 29, is charged in the murder of his father, Jeffrey Nelson, inside Jeffrey Nelson's…

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