WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Animal Rescue Corps assisted the Weakley County Sheriff's Department this week in the rescue of 39 neglected animals at two unrelated properties. The rescues took place Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a release. All animals were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As mid-October marks the start of forest fire season, Tennessee residents now must obtain a permit for open, outdoor burning. During the official season, Oct. 15 through May 15, state law requires citizens to obtain a burning…
[gtxvideo vid="JjZVbhnt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JjZVbhnt.jpg" vtitle="Missionary Prayer Service LIVE 6pm”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local Christian university will hold a prayer service Wednesday night for a missionary who was killed last weekend in Haiti. The service will be held…
[gtxvideo vid="VjPAbghn" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VjPAbghn.jpg" vtitle="THP Radio System”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the Hub City and across the state, troopers now have an easier way to communicate with one another. The highway patrol has upgraded to a new Motorola system…
[gtxvideo vid="FQUqmy7v" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FQUqmy7v.jpg" vtitle="BTB Preview”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- This weekend, an event to help those who serve and protect across the state will take place at the Ballpark at Jackson. "Backing the Badge," a benefit concert, will raise…
[gtxvideo vid="2wgUV2hv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2wgUV2hv.jpg" vtitle="Tax Refund Investigation”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city has completed its investigation on whether taxpayers are due refunds for early property tax payments. City leaders determined the city owes $9 to nine taxpayers, owing $1…
[gtxvideo vid="P737Njl2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P737Njl2.jpg" vtitle="Jakeil Waller Sentenced”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Convicted murderer Jakeil Waller is sentenced this week on counts including second-degree murder. On Tuesday, Madison County Circuit Court Judge Don Allen sentenced Waller to 27 years on convictions…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mary Kay Foundation awarded a local domestic violence program Wednesday with a $20,000 grant. Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, serving 16 counties in West Tennessee, is one of 150 domestic violence shelters across the country…
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gleason Library is hosting a program this weekend aimed at stopping bullying and raising money for the library. "Dance Away From Bullying" is designed to help people recognize bullying and develop an understanding of what's…
[gtxvideo vid="hWaAIWrA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hWaAIWrA.jpg" vtitle="Amnesty Dates Extended”] OBION COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local judge is giving a second chance to people who have missed a court date. Obion County General Sessions Judge Jimmy Smith is giving those who have…
[gtxvideo vid="CGORQj2Z" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CGORQj2Z.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Senior Olympics”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Senior citizens from across West Tennessee competed for gold medals on Wednesday as the Tennessee Health Care Association Jackson District hosted its annual senior Olympic games. Nearly 200 seniors…
[gtxvideo vid="ALoaK5hL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ALoaK5hL.jpg" vtitle="Benton Co Fatality”] CAMDEN, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Tuesday in a Benton County crash. Tony Brotherton, 53, of Bruceton was killed when the Freightliner truck he was driving…
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Counterfeit money has been circulating in McKenzie for the last week or so, according to police. Fake $20 and $100 bills have been showing up at convenience stores and restaurants, according to Police Chief Craig Moates. Anyone…
[gtxvideo vid="mzucrrxR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mzucrrxR.jpg" vtitle="JMCSS Special Meeting PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- For a final time, the Jackson-Madison County community came together to fight for their vision for the school district. Tuesday, the school board held its last Vision 2020…
[gtxvideo vid="gosWKfgi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gosWKfgi.jpg" vtitle="Henry Gun Theft PKG”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A homeowner left town for the weekend while his daughter kept an eye on the residence, and during a routine check, she found the home had been…
