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Veteran receives mortgage-free home

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- After serving 2 tours in Afghanistan, Army Sgt. Joshua Permenter and his family got a heart-warming surprise Saturday morning. "I'm so overwhelmed. I'm still trying to get processed the whole thing.…

Local Speech Center Holds Autism Run

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- A race in Jackson focuses on helping patients with autism. Saturday morning dozens ran the second annual Autism Awareness 5 K Run. Runners started at the West Tennessee Hearing and Speech…

Teens behind Surf's Up see increase in sales

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The creators of one of the Hub City's newest ice stands are giving away part of their profit. The teens behind Surf's Up sold shaved ice all day on Saturday. Half…

"Mudfest" raises money for former coach

This video is no longer available. SOUTH MADISON COUNTY -- Hundreds of people came to Madison County Saturday to take a dive in the mud for a good cause. The 6th annual Mudfest was held for former Jackson Christian School…

Fairwell for now, two-time YMCA President retires

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.-After decades of service to west Tennessee's youth, dozens say farewell to a man many call mentor, Edwin Hays. "I don't deserve a lot of the nice things that are said about me.I…

Anti-crime march halts the streets of Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- An anti-crime march was held in east Jackson Friday to draw attention to the violence in the city. "AJ was the life of our family, and so we miss him dearly.…

Miss Tennessee Preliminary Competition: Night 3

JACKSON, Tenn.- Friday night was the last night of preliminaries for the Miss Tennessee Pageant but things started off a little differently. 37 girls, known as the Iris Princesses, ranging in ages from 6 to 11 kicked off the show.…

"Bring you Dog to Work" Raises Pet Adoption Awareness

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A West Tennessee business participates in National Bring your Dog to Work Day Friday. Workers at Coldwell Banker Real Estate now teamed up with agencies like Downtown Dogs, Saving the Animals Together…

Weakley County man beaten and robbed inside home

This video is no longer available. MARTIN, Tenn. -- Investigators say a West Tennessee man was robbed at gunpoint and beaten with a riffle during a home invasion. Martin Police are investigating the robbery which happened on Moody Street across…

Proceeds from shaved ice truck to be donated to charity

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- The surf is up for a shaved ice business and the young masterminds behind the parlor will serve icy treats all day Saturday. The creators of Surf's Up shaved ice are…

Local mom meets adopted Congolese son for the first time

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local mom, April Lloyd, is fighting to bring her up adopted son home after meeting him for the first time in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month. April and…

Case of teacher accused of child rape bound over to grand jury

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The case of a West Tennessee teacher and preacher accused of child rape was bound over the grand jury on Friday morning. Randy Hart, 46, is charged with aggravated statutory rape and solicitation of aggravated statutory…

Woman tackled for her purse in West Jackson parking lot

This video is no longer available. WEST JACKSON -- A Jackson woman is tackled to the ground for her purse, and police are asking for your help to find the suspect. Officers say around 1 a.m. on Friday, a woman…

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