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Fugitive arrested after allegedly tying up, beating mother

[gtxvideo vid="o0wu32j8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o0wu32j8.jpg" vtitle="Fugitive Arrested in Jackson PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals arrested a man Tuesday who allegedly tied up, beat and robbed his mother the day before Mother's Day. Auncouis Beard, 38, was arrested on charges…

Two Jackson police officers have not-so-average night

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday night was not-so-average for two Jackson police officers. Around 8:15 p.m., officers Josh Vincent and Kevin Livingston were flagged down along Lambuth Boulevard. About a minute later, Officer Vincent helped deliver a healthy baby boy. The…

Man jailed following traffic stop

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Tuesday evening traffic stop lands a man in jail. Jackson police said around 6:15 p.m. they tried to stop a man for not wearing his seat belt. Instead of pulling over, the driver then led officers…

Fugitives wanted in Kentucky kidnapping found in West Tenn.

[gtxvideo vid="aoxZvGPH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aoxZvGPH.jpg" vtitle="Ky Kidnappers Arrested PKG”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two fugitives wanted in connection to a Kentucky kidnapping who were found hiding in West Tennessee faced a Henry County judge Tuesday. The pair was wanted on…

'B.B. King Day' declared in Memphis

[gtxvideo vid="Blzaiigh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Blzaiigh.jpg" vtitle="BB King Day”] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The city of Memphis is honoring blues musician B.B. King by declaring Tuesday "B.B. King Day." Mayor A C Wharton Jr. says Memphis residents will be sending get-well…

Madison County 4-H agents awarded

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two Madison County 4-H agents were honored with awards during a recent state meeting. Sharon Tubbs received the American Spirit Award, and Kane Reeves received the Achievement in Service Award. More Madison County 4-H students turned…

Police say man died of heart attack while working on roof

[gtxvideo vid="hFijmTLC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hFijmTLC.jpg" vtitle="Westwood Heart Attack”] MIDTOWN JACKSON -- A man lying on the roof of a home along Westwood Avenue Tuesday afternoon had passers-by calling 911. Police say the homeowner was painting on the roof when it…

Jackson woman arrested in Indiana after car chase

[gtxvideo vid="DdoOprlB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DdoOprlB.jpg" vtitle="Local Arrested In Indiana”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers in Indiana made an arrest Monday night of a woman originally from Jackson. Knox County sheriff's reports say Gwenevere Estes was pulled over on U.S. 41 going…

Public forums continue for school system's 'Vision 2020' plans

JACKSON, Tenn. -- More meetings mean more focus on the Jackson-Madison County School System's "Vision 2020" initiative. Three restructuring plans were brought up at Monday night's board meeting and were on display again Tuesday. Each plan would close at least…

Baptist Global Response continues aid in Nepal

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Baptist Global Response is continuing its efforts to bring relief to earthquake-stricken Nepal. The group, which describes itself as a global Southern Baptist Relief and Development organization, has been present in the country since the first earthquake…

Goodwill hosts virtual job fair

[gtxvideo vid="lQMuUB6c" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lQMuUB6c.jpg" vtitle="Goodwill Virtual Career Fair”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Area job seekers turned out Tuesday for a chance to link up with employers at a virtual job fair. Goodwill Career Solutions held the job fair at their…

JCS theater program brings home Orpheum award

[gtxvideo vid="HyKt7Qk8" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HyKt7Qk8.jpg" vtitle="JCS Wins Award”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Christian School's theater production of "The Beauty and the Beast" took home an Orpheum award Monday night and earned nominations for three others. The theater program won for…

Man accused of threatening, throwing brick at woman

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A man went before a judge Tuesday on accusations of threatening and assaulting a woman last year. Keiara Hines is accused of threatening to kill a woman related to his ex-girlfriend on Feb. 15, 2014, according to…

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