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Local experts say don't panic after anthrax shipment

[gtxvideo vid="zVCFwp3d" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zVCFwp3d.jpg" vtitle="Amthrax Shipping Localized PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Pentagon says it inadvertently shipped live anthrax spores to as many as nine laboratories in multiple states, including Tennessee. “There is little reason for the public to…

One dead after single-vehicle crash in Chester Co.

[gtxvideo vid="IsysieE7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IsysieE7.jpg" vtitle="Chester Co. fatal Accident”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning just north of Henderson. Wyndy Amber Hubbard, 36, of Saltillo, was killed, according to a Tennessee…

Jackson woman accused of hitting boyfriend with vehicle

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman in city court Thursday is accused of hitting her boyfriend with his vehicle during an argument. Police say Sandra Ware hit the man with his vehicle Thursday as he tried to stop her from leaving…

Man charged with robbing friend appears in court

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man went before a judge Thursday on charges of robbing a friend at gunpoint. Sean Henley called the friend May 22 and asked to borrow money, according to an affidavit. The friend told police he…

Brownsville family survives shots fired into home

[gtxvideo vid="Q3JON00Y" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q3JON00Y.jpg" vtitle="Brownsville Shooting PKG”] BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A family in West Tennessee woke up to gunfire Wednesday morning with the bullets barely missing a child. Early Wednesday morning, police said shots were fired into a Brownsville…

Generals get even against Montgomery

[gtxvideo vid="HJ3X6K4O" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HJ3X6K4O.jpg" vtitle="Buscuits vs Generals Game 2”] The Jackson General defeated the Montgomery Biscuits 12-4 in game two of the series. Dario Pizzano finished with six RBIs.

Bruceton Fire Department signs deed for new fire hall

[gtxvideo vid="o1UXCeEz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o1UXCeEz.jpg" vtitle="Bruceton FD Feed PKG”] BRUCETON, Tenn. -- Help is finally on the way to rebuild a West Tennessee fire station destroyed by fire. The Bruceton Fire Department signed the deed to their new home Wednesday…

Jackson man charged after allegedly dumping body

[gtxvideo vid="xazUvSmj" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xazUvSmj.jpg" vtitle="Leland Corpse Arrest PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is behind bars Wednesday and is accused of dumping his teenage friend's body on the side of the road in a Jackson neighborhood. Carlos Williams…

Storm damage reports rush in from Carroll and Gibson counties

[gtxvideo vid="1brTv3wo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1brTv3wo.jpg" vtitle="CArroll CO Storm PKG”] ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Rain, wind and thunderstorms caused damage Wednesday across West Tennessee. The line of thunderstorms that moved through West Tennessee brought heavy rain, strong winds and even hail. WBBJ…

Crockett Co. dedicates 'Walking Wednesdays' for whole summer

[gtxvideo vid="WNKrxHxe" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WNKrxHxe.jpg" vtitle="Walking Wednesday”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One day a week for the rest of the summer will be dedicated to fitness in one West Tennessee county. Citizens in Crockett County held a "Walking Wednesdays" event…

Final results revealed in Battle of Badges blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services announced the final donation numbers Wednesday for their Battle of the Badges blood drive. The Jackson Police Department came out on top with the most donations during the May 11-22 event, wrapping up with…

Tractor-trailer hits utility pole, overturns

[gtxvideo vid="XRyL2ksi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XRyL2ksi.jpg" vtitle="412 Tractor Wreck”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews are on scene after a tractor-trailer leaves the roadway and strikes a utility pole Wednesday evening. There is not yet word on injuries. The truck was traveling…

Senate calls on House to do flag salute amid Tenn. logo flap

[gtxvideo vid="prmbypzU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prmbypzU.jpg" vtitle="Tennessee Flag”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A flap over a new logo being introduced by Gov. Bill Haslam's administration is providing an opportunity for the state Senate to renew calls that the House recite a…

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