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Generals get even against Montgomery

[gtxvideo vid="HJ3X6K4O" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HJ3X6K4O.jpg" vtitle="Buscuits vs Generals Game 2”] The Jackson General defeated the Montgomery Biscuits 12-4 in game two of the series. Dario Pizzano finished with six RBIs.

Bruceton Fire Department signs deed for new fire hall

[gtxvideo vid="o1UXCeEz" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o1UXCeEz.jpg" vtitle="Bruceton FD Feed PKG”] BRUCETON, Tenn. -- Help is finally on the way to rebuild a West Tennessee fire station destroyed by fire. The Bruceton Fire Department signed the deed to their new home Wednesday…

Jackson man charged after allegedly dumping body

[gtxvideo vid="xazUvSmj" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xazUvSmj.jpg" vtitle="Leland Corpse Arrest PKG”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is behind bars Wednesday and is accused of dumping his teenage friend's body on the side of the road in a Jackson neighborhood. Carlos Williams…

Storm damage reports rush in from Carroll and Gibson counties

[gtxvideo vid="1brTv3wo" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1brTv3wo.jpg" vtitle="CArroll CO Storm PKG”] ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Rain, wind and thunderstorms caused damage Wednesday across West Tennessee. The line of thunderstorms that moved through West Tennessee brought heavy rain, strong winds and even hail. WBBJ…

Crockett Co. dedicates 'Walking Wednesdays' for whole summer

[gtxvideo vid="WNKrxHxe" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WNKrxHxe.jpg" vtitle="Walking Wednesday”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One day a week for the rest of the summer will be dedicated to fitness in one West Tennessee county. Citizens in Crockett County held a "Walking Wednesdays" event…

Final results revealed in Battle of Badges blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services announced the final donation numbers Wednesday for their Battle of the Badges blood drive. The Jackson Police Department came out on top with the most donations during the May 11-22 event, wrapping up with…

Tractor-trailer hits utility pole, overturns

[gtxvideo vid="XRyL2ksi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XRyL2ksi.jpg" vtitle="412 Tractor Wreck”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews are on scene after a tractor-trailer leaves the roadway and strikes a utility pole Wednesday evening. There is not yet word on injuries. The truck was traveling…

Senate calls on House to do flag salute amid Tenn. logo flap

[gtxvideo vid="prmbypzU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prmbypzU.jpg" vtitle="Tennessee Flag”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A flap over a new logo being introduced by Gov. Bill Haslam's administration is providing an opportunity for the state Senate to renew calls that the House recite a…

Arrest warrant issued for school shooter on probation

JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in East Tennessee have issued an arrest warrant accusing a man convicted in a fatal school shooting of violating his probation. Campbell County assistant Attorney General Tom Barclay told media on Wednesday that the warrant…

School system names new instructional leadership director

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Superintendent Verna Ruffin announced on Wednesday the appointment of Janice Epperson as instructional leadership director for the district, according to a release from the Jackson-Madison County School System. Epperson currently serves as principal at Madison Academic…

New principal named for Rose Hill Middle School

[gtxvideo vid="aUIHR9CT" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aUIHR9CT.jpg" vtitle="Rose Hill Principal”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new principal has been announced Wednesday for Rose Hill Middle School. David Wicker Jr. will be the school's new principal, according to a release from the Jackson-Madison…

Henry Co. first responders work bus vs. train mock accident

[gtxvideo vid="twqvF69E" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/twqvF69E.jpg" vtitle="Henry County Mock Drill PKG”] PARIS, Tenn. -- Dozens of patients flooded a Henry County hospital Wednesday after a train versus bus accident — but it was just a drill. Firefighters, police and EMS responded…

Martin woman accused of stabbing man after demanding prescription drugs

[gtxvideo vid="puTRtFGE" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/puTRtFGE.jpg" vtitle="Adcock Agg Assault”] MARTIN, Tenn. -- A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly stabbing her ex-fiance after demanding prescription drugs. Kim Adcock, 48, was arrested after police responded to a domestic disturbance at a Lester…

Police: Shots fired into Brownsville home overnight

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are investigating a report of shots fired through a bedroom window early Wednesday while a child was asleep inside. No one was injured in the shooting, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Around 3 a.m., someone…

West Tenn. Healthcare plans new rehab hospital

[gtxvideo vid="aVBXI1da" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aVBXI1da.jpg" vtitle="JMCGH News Conference - New Rehab Hospital”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare plans to build a new rehabilitation hospital in Jackson as part of a joint partnership announced Tuesday. The planned 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation…

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