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Circles of Hope Telethon rings in record-breaking totals

[gtxvideo vid="9IZxtbzR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9IZxtbzR.jpg" vtitle="Circles Of Hope Telethon PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of volunteers from across West Tennessee packed the Civic Center near downtown Jackson to raise awareness and money for the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for…

Martin church homecoming draws hundreds

[gtxvideo vid="kpjteTrX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kpjteTrX.jpg" vtitle="Martin Homecoming PKG”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A 129-year-old tradition marks another year in West Tennessee and brings home hundreds of people from all over the world. The Martin Homecoming is hosted yearly by the…

Church re-opens building after arson

[gtxvideo vid="Oi59Fp4d" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Oi59Fp4d.jpg" vtitle="Church re-opens building after arson”] HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The congregation of a West Tennessee church destroyed by arson is finally home after their dedication service Saturday afternoon. Trinity United Methodist Church Pastor John Bonson…

Beech Bluff comes together over high grass

[gtxvideo vid="qUYQ6ZcD" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qUYQ6ZcD.jpg" vtitle="Beech Bluff Comes Together Over High Grass”] BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- High grass around a neighborhood school brings a community together, but not just to beautify the area. It also was a message of support…

Circles of Hope Telethon this Sunday

[gtxvideo vid="SeNiHAmo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SeNiHAmo.jpg" vtitle="Circles of Hope Telethon this Sunday”] JACKSON-- The Circles of Hope Telethon benefiting the Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse Prevention is happening Sunday. The event begins at 1:00 PM at the Carl Perkins Civic…

Marathoner, cancer survivor running against the odds

[gtxvideo vid="zDDcQAky" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zDDcQAky.jpg" vtitle="Colleen Johnson Birthday”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Marathon runner and cancer survivor Colleen Johnson of Bolivar celebrates her 60th birthday this weekend. Given a 25 percent survival rate by doctors in 2012 after being diagnosed with…

Southern Fried Food and Sweet Tea Festival has it all

MCKENZIE, Tenn.-If you are a true Southerner, then you know there is nothing like Southern fried food..and to top it all off, a big glass of sweet tea. This weekend, McKenzie's downtown square is the place to be for the…

Man charged with sexual assault

[gtxvideo vid="rNElHLvR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rNElHLvR.jpg" vtitle="Gadsden Sexual Assault”] HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-A 67-year old is charged with sexual battery, adult abuse and or neglect. According to Humboldt police, a nurse said she witnessed William Pledge sexually assault a 93 year old woman.…

Man arrested, accused of domestic assault

[gtxvideo vid="8uBFHLI5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8uBFHLI5.jpg" vtitle="Moody Arrest”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-A domestic argument leads to the arrest of a man by Madison County deputies. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Randall Moody is charged with kidnapping and domestic assault. Deputies…

Madison County commissioner retains seat

JACKSON, Tenn.,-- Madison County Commissioner and budget committee chair Ann Harrell will be retaining her seat, according to county officials. Harrell had resigned her position July 20 and announced she was moving out of her district. She has represented District…

Shooting in Grand Junction family's front yard

[gtxvideo vid="RfPwSReA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RfPwSReA.jpg" vtitle="Grand Junction Shooting PKG”] HARDEMAN CO., Tenn---A West Tennessee family has more questions than answers after a shooting in their front yard Friday afternoon. Hardeman County Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting in the 200…

Puppies trapped in storm drain rescued, ready for adoption

[gtxvideo vid="OgwGOtlJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OgwGOtlJ.jpg" vtitle="Drain Dog Rescue”] SAVANNAH, Tenn.-The puppies trapped in a storm drain in Hardin County have been rescued. Police were first called to the drain early Wednesday morning when residents heard barking. After working with animal…

Reading program helps police connect with community, curb crime

[gtxvideo vid="lL88ErHC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lL88ErHC.jpg" vtitle="Savannah Book Program PKG”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Police patrolling the streets of Savannah are using books to help keep their city safe. The police department has started a new initiative, based from Tennessee First Lady…

DAR makes check presentation towards Veterans Cemetery

[gtxvideo vid="1ayxoEs4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1ayxoEs4.jpg" vtitle="DAR Check Presentation”] JACKSON, Tenn.-A well-known organization makes a substantial check presentation on Friday in efforts to help bring a major project to West Tennessee. A check for more than $1,000 was presented by the…

Sugar cane aphids attack milo and sorghum fields

[gtxvideo vid="u6SkqiS9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u6SkqiS9.jpg" vtitle="Bugs Invading Crops PKG”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new pest is invading West Tennessee and farmers said it could halt their harvest or even kill some crops all together. "I'm sure our sorghum acres…

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