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Woman drowns in Kentucky Lake

[gtxvideo vid="dQ6eWqTt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dQ6eWqTt.jpg" vtitle="KY Lake Drowning”] HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife personnel are investigating a drowning that occurred July 4 near Cypress Grove. District 12 Boating Officer Joe Campbell…

Jackson churches unite against racism

[gtxvideo vid="bQrbZ0Nk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bQrbZ0Nk.jpg" vtitle="churches against racism”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two local churches unite against racism in the Hub City. Two congregations held a special service Sunday morning as they came together with a goal of bringing hope and…

Juvenile sends authorities on chase after assaulting DCS worker

[gtxvideo vid="JO9Wde92" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JO9Wde92.jpg" vtitle="DCS Worker Assault”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Henderson Police Department has confirmed a juvenile being held by the Department of Children's Services attacked a worker, stole her car and led authorities on a high-speed chase…

Flag Waving Fun Run brings 4th to running start

[gtxvideo vid="bJ5rdZGU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bJ5rdZGU.jpg" vtitle="Flag wave run”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners in the Hub City got their Independence Day started with the third annual Flag Waving Family Fun Run that kicked of Saturday morning shortly after seven. Participants ran…

Martin fireworks stand declares special day for little girl

[gtxvideo vid="jOjCylqV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jOjCylqV.jpg" vtitle="anna kate welcome home”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- There's a new holiday in Weakley County, and it's all because of one brave little girl. Anna Kate Wenz is Martin's 2-year-old warrior princess who loves fireworks.…

Firefighters Freedom Festival a big success

[gtxvideo vid="vfKbti4i" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vfKbti4i.jpg" vtitle="Fire fighters freedom fest”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Thousands were in Madison County Saturday night celebrating out country's birthday with live music and of course a spectacular fireworks show. Despite the threat of rain, the…

Jackson police investigate shooting; two suspects wanted

[gtxvideo vid="BLbCTJEw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BLbCTJEw.jpg" vtitle="Old Hickory Inn Shooting”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says they're investigating a shooting that occurred just after 3 p.m. Saturday at the Old Hickory Inn located off the Highway 45 Bypass in…

West Tennesseans celebrate festive '4th' despite rain

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dozens of events are in full swing, gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend across West Tennessee. But rain and thunderstorms have the potential to hamper some of those Independence Day plans. Everything from fireworks displays…

Troopers share 4th of July weekend traffic predictions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State troopers say the traffic isn't bad on Friday evening but expect it to get worse as the weekend progresses. "Probably traffic will lessen as the night progresses because like I said people are going to be…

Brownsville police officer plays basketball with local teens

[gtxvideo vid="97rJj7gX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/97rJj7gX.jpg" vtitle="Brownsville PD Basketball PKG”] BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A photo of a West Tennessee police officer has gone viral, getting nearly 8,000 likes on Facebook in a matter of days. "There was three people playing, so…

TWRA offers boating safety advice for holiday weekend

[gtxvideo vid="6M3w42Ss" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6M3w42Ss.jpg" vtitle="boating holiday”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- With boaters hitting the water this holiday weekend, officials are urging everyone to take precautions to make the lakes and rivers safe for everyone. The main cause of accidents on…

Officials urge campers to be mindful of wet weather

[gtxvideo vid="CncZ9CmH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CncZ9CmH.jpg" vtitle="Camoing In Weather”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shared a few tips Friday about camping in severe weather. Officials say when you're sleeping under the stars, always be prepared for the unexpected…

Firework vendors say rain not hurting sales

[gtxvideo vid="RGCNv2wo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RGCNv2wo.jpg" vtitle="Firework Sales”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One thing Friday's rain hopefully won't put a damper on are the hopes of many firework vendors in the West Tennessee area vying to bring in business for one…

Jackson landscaper reports $50K in equipment stolen

[gtxvideo vid="t7PSDSwu" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t7PSDSwu.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Business Theft PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson landscaper says his business is taking a $50,000 loss at the hands of thieves. An empty plot of land along North Parkway has Jackson landscaper Michael…

New details in escaped inmate car chase

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Court documents reveal new details about a high-speed chase in which an escaped inmate eluded law enforcement. Jackson police spotted Jason Kirk, an escaped inmate out of Lawrence County, Wednesday as he drove a black 2015 Ford…

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