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A regatta like no other takes over Discovery Park

[gtxvideo vid="vqmv6FpP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vqmv6FpP.jpg" vtitle="Cardboard Regatta”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- It was a one-of-a-kind competition in Union City Saturday morning at the Discovery Park of America. Dozens took to the water using only cardboard and duct tape to stay…

FIFA controversy gets local reaction

[gtxvideo vid="8QE3GHJ7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8QE3GHJ7.jpg" vtitle="Local FIFA Reaction”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Swiss authorities are looking into whether FIFA officials accepted bribes in exchange for awarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. It is…

Iron Arms uses unique sport to donate to Relay for Life

[gtxvideo vid="LdggCXP7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LdggCXP7.jpg" vtitle="Iron Arm Domination PKG”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- All challengers stepped up to the table Friday night at Chester County's Relay for Life to prove their strength. "Kids, women, men — everybody loves the sport of…

Sixth grader meets pro golfer after hole in one

[gtxvideo vid="LFOF3yrP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LFOF3yrP.jpg" vtitle="Hole In One PKG”] NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. - Everything is falling right into place for 11-year old Will Brown. The Jackson native is heading to the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina.…

Police believe Weakley Co. robberies connected

[gtxvideo vid="1Atwwg76" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1Atwwg76.jpg" vtitle="Save A Lot PKG”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local authorities believe there is a connection between two armed robberies in Weakley County. According to local investigators, two robberies happened within a couple hours of each…

Friday is '529 College Savings Day'

[gtxvideo vid="OgBnsZyU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OgBnsZyU.jpg" vtitle="5.29 College Savings Day”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is May 29, which means it's 529 College Savings Day. A 529 is a tax-advantaged college savings plan sponsored by the federal government. But two-thirds of Americans…

Malesus Elementary principal takes job at Medina Elementary

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Medina Elementary School is getting a new principal. Billy Carey has resigned his position as principal at Malesus Elementary School for the new job, according to a release from the Jackson-Madison County School System. Carey has…

Jackson policeman honored by local NAACP branch

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson policeman has been honored with an award from the local branch of the NAACP. Sgt. Burkley Sain is the 2015 recipient of the David Carter Meritorious Service to the Branch Award. The award is presented…

Fire destroys restaurant opened earlier this year

[gtxvideo vid="h5UUNal1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h5UUNal1.jpg" vtitle="Restaurant Follow PKG”] PARKER'S CROSSROADS, Tenn. -- A local West Tennessee business is picking up the pieces after a family owned restaurant went up in flames Thursday night. "I thought it was a joke, and…

Police: Shooter on run; one in critical condition

[gtxvideo vid="IOycLuPz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IOycLuPz.jpg" vtitle="Guardian Courts Shooting PKG”] WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is in critical condition at a Jackson hospital after a late night shooting in west Jackson. Jackson police say they still have no suspects in…

Downtown cookout benefits Area Relief Ministries

[gtxvideo vid="zQpzOSFj" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zQpzOSFj.jpg" vtitle="ARM Community Cookout”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Hundreds show up in downtown Jackson Friday for a cookout to benefit Area Relief Ministries. This was the second year for the cookout, which is free but donations were…

Sen. Lamar Alexander visits JSCC to talk education

[gtxvideo vid="j5tjk4Ro" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j5tjk4Ro.jpg" vtitle="JSCC Hosts Senator”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander was in Jackson Friday speaking with educators and parents about fixing No Child Left Behind. Jackson State Community College hosted the round-table discussion that included…

Man appears in court on assault of officer, trespassing charges

[gtxvideo vid="7OcAm6YK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7OcAm6YK.jpg" vtitle="Johnson Officer Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man appeared Friday in Jackson City Court on charges of assaulting an officer and trespassing. Police were patrolling Thursday when they saw Everett Johnson standing outside a convenience…

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