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Finney opens Jackson campaign headquarters

[gtxvideo vid="v5vSBKLN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v5vSBKLN.jpg" vtitle="Finney Campaign HQ”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayoral candidate Lowe Finney said the official kickoff for his campaign began Thursday, and he's looking forward to hearing from potential voters at his headquarters in downtown Jackson. Finney…

West Tennessee Wild Turkey Federation holds banquet

[gtxvideo vid="FFTTB0nf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FFTTB0nf.jpg" vtitle="Wild Turkey Banquet”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization aiming to conserve the population of the wild turkey raised funds Saturday night over dinner. According to officials, about 250 members of the West Tennessee chapter…

Museum celebrates Casey Jones' 152nd birthday

[gtxvideo vid="wIJcO1vG" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wIJcO1vG.jpg" vtitle="Casey Jones Birthday”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A historic tourist site in Jackson celebrated another milestone Saturday by adding another candle to the cake. Staff at the Casey Jones museum celebrated what would be the engineer's…

Union advances to the Sweet 16

[gtxvideo vid="jW5RVtAR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jW5RVtAR.jpg" vtitle="Union Sweet 16”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University's women's basketball team defeated West Florida 75-66 in the NCAA Division II second round. Senior Amy Philamlee led all scorers with 35 points. The Lady Bulldogs will…

Haywood wins Class AA State Championship

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Haywood's boys basketball team defeated Fulton 47-33 in the Class AA State Championship. MVP Jordan Varnado finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks. This is the first-ever basketball state championship for the Tomcats. Haywood also…

Young runners participate in Kids Marathon

[gtxvideo vid="flxKsnMi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/flxKsnMi.jpg" vtitle="Kids Marathon”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, hundreds from all across the region will be competing in the 43rd annual Andrew Jackson Marathon. Friday night, the rain could not dampen the spirits of about 40…

Surprise homecoming for West Tenn. Marine caught on camera

[gtxvideo vid="l5hJPyDh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l5hJPyDh.jpg" vtitle="Marine Surprises Family”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An emotional reunion for one West Tennessee family is all caught on camera. Jesse Fisher is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He has been away…

Marathon, tournaments bring big business to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it is the Andrew Jackson Marathon that attracts more than 600 runners or the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament, tourists come from all over to join in on the action. "I just decided to jump…

Lady Bulldogs advance to the field of 32

[gtxvideo vid="5ZSRFdVv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ZSRFdVv.jpg" vtitle="Union vs Albany State”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University's women's basketball team eliminated Albany State (Ga.) 92-83 in the first round of the Division II National tournament. Senior Amy Philamlee led all scorers with 34…

Mayoral candidate says mayor's office ignoring records requests

[gtxvideo vid="BN3PHkIl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BN3PHkIl.jpg" vtitle="Finney Open Records - Vic”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayoral candidate Lowe Finney makes hefty allegations against the Gist administration Friday morning as the race to lead city hall for the next four years heats up.…

Dyersburg business builds levees

[gtxvideo vid="vUhYg7AP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vUhYg7AP.jpg" vtitle="Dyersburg Flooding”] DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The city of Dyersburg was under a flood watch Friday, and a family owned business said they invested in a special defense against the rising water. Company officials behind Clark…

More dead dogs found in Madison County

[gtxvideo vid="HT1kFsyt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HT1kFsyt.jpg" vtitle="More Madison Co Dogs -Bryan”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In the same spot two dead dogs were found Wednesday night by deputies, a third is found dumped along Parkburg Road in south Madison County. "The…

Some east Jackson residents temporarily lose power after tree hits lines

[gtxvideo vid="qzLpz0if" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qzLpz0if.jpg" vtitle="Tree Line Down”] EAST JACKSON -- Over in east Jackson, Friday morning started without power for some residents. About 50 JEA customers lost power when a tree toppled onto a string of power lines. Firefighters…

Runners flock to Hub City for Andrew Jackson Marathon

[gtxvideo vid="V4JkDDHR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V4JkDDHR.jpg" vtitle="Marathon Prep”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 600-plus runners expected for Saturday's Andrew Jackson Marathon were making their way to Jackson Friday. Registration for the state's oldest marathon began Friday afternoon at Union University. This is…

Afternoon wreck slows traffic in south Jackson

[gtxvideo vid="5H87Livl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5H87Livl.jpg" vtitle="S Highland Wreck”] SOUTH JACKSON -- A late afternoon wreck Friday in south Jackson sent three people to the hospital and slowed traffic. Officers say as the truck was crossing northbound traffic the car slammed…

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