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Man accused of hitting man in face with car jack wrench

[gtxvideo vid="6Ftl3fd7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6Ftl3fd7.jpg" vtitle="Watkins Agg Assault”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man is arrested after he is accused of hitting another man in the face Sunday with a car jack wrench. Earl Watkins told officers the victim had been…

Golfers hit the links for Crime Stoppers

[gtxvideo vid="d4fSLMHP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d4fSLMHP.jpg" vtitle="Crimestoppers Fundraiser”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime Stoppers supporters hit the links Monday in north Jackson in an effort to keep the crime fighting group going. Crime Stoppers hosted its annual Summer Golf Tournament at the…

Storm damage includes trees down in Jackson

[gtxvideo vid="kbaWLN0e" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kbaWLN0e.jpg" vtitle="Storm Damage”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Strong storms made their way through West Tennessee Monday afternoon, sweeping through Crockett, Carroll and Madison counties. On Muse Street, a tree fell into a house, knocking down some power…

Dozens arrested in Jackson prostitution stings

[gtxvideo vid="vVsu9ISQ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vVsu9ISQ.jpg" vtitle="Prostitution Sting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officers have arrested 37 people in multiple recent undercover operations focused on websites used for promoting prostitution. The combined effort of the Jackson Police Department, the Madison County Sheriff's Office…

Jackson police: Woman in photo not involved in bank fraud

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police say a woman in a photo released Friday was not involved in fraudulent transactions at a local bank. The Jackson Police Department released the image as part of an ongoing investigation of fraudulent banking transactions…

High awards given for Salvation Army youth

[gtxvideo vid="M7FgOfQX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M7FgOfQX.jpg" vtitle="Salvation Army Badges PKG Vic”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Pint-sized West Tennesseans were honored Sunday at the Salvation Army's biannual youth service. From science to hiking, participants in the Salvation Army's weekly character building classes tackle…

Drowning confirmed at Pine Lake

[gtxvideo vid="uJnW5JxD" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uJnW5JxD.jpg" vtitle="Lexington Drowning PKG Tiff”] UPDATE -- Authorities have confirmed they recovered the body of Bryant Price, 25, overnight Sunday. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders confirmed they are investigating a drowning at Pine Lake near…

Milan police chief raises money 'in jail'

[gtxvideo vid="YZVVTriB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YZVVTriB.jpg" vtitle="Milan PD jailed”] Milan, Tenn. -- The Milan police chief was jailed for a good cause Saturday inside Walmart. Chief Bobby Sellers was put in the jail to raise money for LeBonheur Children's Hospital —…

Armed robber takes cell phones, cash from Savannah store

[gtxvideo vid="wXBUVdVc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wXBUVdVc.jpg" vtitle="Savannah Armed Robbery”] SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police said a black male wearing a hoodie and mask over his face forced an employee back into a store and took four of the employees hostage. The…

Runners 'Splash and Dash' in Hub City

[gtxvideo vid="xwe0hRGl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xwe0hRGl.jpg" vtitle="splash and dash”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners in the Hub City hit the road Saturday morning in a unique 5K for a good cause. West Tennessee Healthcare's Therapy and Learning Center held the 2nd annual…

Jackson honors veterans on D-Day

[gtxvideo vid="FRd7OSDf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FRd7OSDf.jpg" vtitle="D DAY”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Seventy-one years ago, allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II. It was originally called Operation Neptune, but now the iconic invasion is remembered as D-Day.…

Youth Fishing Rodeo reels in young fishermen

[gtxvideo vid="O0YX1Z5D" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O0YX1Z5D.jpg" vtitle="yOUTH Fish rodeo”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Fishermen across the state took to the water on free fishing day in the Volunteer State. In the Hub City, the city and county held a fishing contest for…

Lawyer accused of hiring hitman to kill estranged wife

[gtxvideo vid="xeHtXLkG" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xeHtXLkG.jpg" vtitle="Attorney Charged”] FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Collierville attorney is jailed after being accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife. According to investigators, Fred Wortman III, 39, contacted someone to carry…

Friends take to social media remembering homicide victim

[gtxvideo vid="TNWc8iPp" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TNWc8iPp.jpg" vtitle="Homicide Social Media”] DENMARK, Tenn. -- Facebook profile pictures are changed to an image of Louis Martez Jones, 23, who was found dead in Denmark. The TBI said they are only releasing the name of…

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