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East Jackson motorcycle wreck sends man to hospital

EAST JACKSON -- A Thursday afternoon crash involving a motorcycle sent a man to the hospital. Police say the man driving the motorcycle ran into another vehicle from behind at the intersection of Campbell Street and Weatherstone Drive, throwing him…

Group offers free clinic this weekend in Chester Co. for patients in need

[gtxvideo vid="QRo6aIaN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QRo6aIaN.jpg" vtitle="RAM Free Clinic”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- New this weekend to Henderson is a chance for Chester County residents to get a full check-up for free. A free clinic put together by Remote Area Medical…

'Ghost Tales of Jackson' back for 14th year

[gtxvideo vid="hlnDeUHF" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hlnDeUHF.jpg" vtitle="Ghost Talses Preview”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arriving soon to the Hub City is a chance for Jackson residents to have a little fun with a seasonal scare. The 14th annual Ghost Tales of Jackson will…

Students drop, cover & hold on for 'Great ShakeOut' earthquake drills

[gtxvideo vid="zh44rE1u" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zh44rE1u.jpg" vtitle="GREAT AMERICAN SHAKE OUT PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- People across the country paused Thursday to practice for an earthquake. The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an annual event. An earthquake drill sent students scrambling for…

4 charged in string of Martin auto burglaries

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Four people are facing charges stemming from a string of vehicle burglaries last weekend. David Harrison, 22, of Fulton, Ky.; Nia Harrell, 22, of Union City; and Tyler Collins, 22, also of Union City; all are charged…

No increase in Social Security, SSI benefits for 2016

JACKSON, Tenn. -- For only the third time since 1975, Social Security recipients will not see a cost-of-living increase for the upcoming year, the government announced Thursday. There usually is an annual increase to prevent inflation from affecting the purchasing…

FHU students, community link arms to pray for slain missionary

[gtxvideo vid="e2FUuclA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e2FUuclA.jpg" vtitle="Missionary Prayer Service LIVE SHOT 10pm”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- More than a hundred students and members of the Henderson community joined together Wednesday night in the heart of Freed-Hardeman University's campus. They came to honor…

Attempted murder, kidnapping trial begins for accused gunman

[gtxvideo vid="PfgB64C7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PfgB64C7.jpg" vtitle="Vaughn Trial Begins PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of abducting a man and shooting him five times saw his first day of trial Wednesday on charges including attempted murder. Harold Vaughn, 20, faces…

Burn permits required as forest fire season arrives

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As mid-October marks the start of forest fire season, Tennessee residents now must obtain a permit for open, outdoor burning. During the official season, Oct. 15 through May 15, state law requires citizens to obtain a burning…

FHU to host prayer service for fallen missionary Roberta Edwards

[gtxvideo vid="JjZVbhnt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JjZVbhnt.jpg" vtitle="Missionary Prayer Service LIVE 6pm”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local Christian university will hold a prayer service Wednesday night for a missionary who was killed last weekend in Haiti. The service will be held…

THP upgrades communication system

[gtxvideo vid="VjPAbghn" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VjPAbghn.jpg" vtitle="THP Radio System”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the Hub City and across the state, troopers now have an easier way to communicate with one another. The highway patrol has upgraded to a new Motorola system…

'Backing the Badge' concert for law enforcement is this weekend

[gtxvideo vid="FQUqmy7v" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FQUqmy7v.jpg" vtitle="BTB Preview”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, an event to help those who serve and protect across the state will take place at the Ballpark at Jackson. "Backing the Badge," a benefit concert, will raise…

City of Jackson releases results of property tax refund investigation

[gtxvideo vid="2wgUV2hv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2wgUV2hv.jpg" vtitle="Tax Refund Investigation”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city has completed its investigation on whether taxpayers are due refunds for early property tax payments. City leaders determined the city owes $9 to nine taxpayers, owing $1…

Man sentenced in deadly 2014 shooting

[gtxvideo vid="P737Njl2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P737Njl2.jpg" vtitle="Jakeil Waller Sentenced”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Convicted murderer Jakeil Waller is sentenced this week on counts including second-degree murder. On Tuesday, Madison County Circuit Court Judge Don Allen sentenced Waller to 27 years on convictions…

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