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Woman accused of pointing gun at husband during argument

[gtxvideo vid="D33tQtbV" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D33tQtbV.jpg" vtitle="Wigley Aggravated Assault”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A woman was in court Wednesday for an aggravated assault charge after allegedly pointing a gun at her husband during an argument. Police say an argument between Shannon Wigley…

Voters approve Henry County sales tax increase

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Residents voted Tuesday in overwhelming support of a proposed local sales tax increase. The measure was voted in with 75 percent in favor and 25 percent against. The increase will take effect July 1. The approved…

Benton Co. nonprofit leaders charged with stealing more than $700K

[gtxvideo vid="wpPohWBO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wpPohWBO.jpg" vtitle="Benton Co Nonprofit Investigation”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman and two of her daughters are facing theft charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars from a nonprofit agency they operated in…

Late night crash on Madison Co. highway kills 1

[gtxvideo vid="5KfJsif0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5KfJsif0.jpg" vtitle="Hwy 197 Deadly Crash”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was killed in a Tuesday night crash about 10 miles southeast of Jackson on Highway 197 in Madison County. Brantley Cupples, 25, was killed when…

Abandoned dogs rescued, injuries explained

[gtxvideo vid="UBcImgr0" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UBcImgr0.jpg" vtitle="Dog Update”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The four dogs found last week in east Jackson among three dead ones have been rescued from Rabies Control. The executive director of Companions Pet Rescue said the dogs need…

JMCSS priority schools get new leaders

[gtxvideo vid="dpWJl5Aw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dpWJl5Aw.jpg" vtitle="JMCSS Principals”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The two elementary schools designated as priorities by the state are getting new leaders. Superintendent Verna Ruffin announced Tuesday that Kyle Lutz will take over as principal of Lincoln Elementary…

Candidates talk crime at first mayoral forum

[gtxvideo vid="jKqLqYLc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jKqLqYLc.jpg" vtitle="The Mayoral Race Forum”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crime in Jackson was the dominating issue Tuesday night in the first mayoral forum ahead of the May election. The Chester Area Neighborhood Association hosted a town hall-type…

Sheriff: Man burns home after heated argument with girlfriend

[gtxvideo vid="LOUOTk2k" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LOUOTk2k.jpg" vtitle="Camden Arson Arrest”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Benton County man will go before a judge Wednesday morning on charges that he not only beat his girlfriend and killed her dog but burned down the…

Crews respond to Tuesday morning wreck in Jackson

NORTH JACKSON -- Officers responded to a one-vehicle accident Tuesday morning. There were no injuries in the wreck that occurred at the intersection of North Highland Avenue and Volunteer Boulevard, according to the Jackson Police Department.

Boys & Girls Club gets tour of Jackson police helicopter

[gtxvideo vid="0L237rPf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0L237rPf.jpg" vtitle="Boys And Girls Club Helicopter”] EAST JACKSON -- Kids at a Jackson Boys and Girls club got a special kind of career day Tuesday with a visit from a Jackson police helicopter. About 25 kids…

THP to increase patrols for St. Patrick's Day

[gtxvideo vid="Wos8hQGl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wos8hQGl.jpg" vtitle="THP St Pattys Day”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol are preparing for another busy holiday night keeping the roads safe from impaired drivers. From 12:01 this morning to midnight Wednesday,…

West Tennesseans prepare gardens for spring

NORTH JACKSON -- Though spring doesn't officially arrive until late Thursday afternoon, don't tell that to West Tennesseans who have spent this week working in their yards and gardens. And they may be on to something. Experts say what you…

McKenzie police search for suspected flasher

[gtxvideo vid="xskpDcfX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xskpDcfX.jpg" vtitle="McKenzie Serial Flasher - Kurt”] McKENZIE, Tenn -- Officers need help finding a suspected flasher accused of exposing himself to the same young woman multiple times inside a local store. "A subject 25 to 30…

City of Jackson could be held liable for pothole damage

[gtxvideo vid="Z9SWmwWM" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z9SWmwWM.jpg" vtitle="Risk Management Pothole Complaints - Mal”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson could be held liable for property damage caused by potholes.  Potholes clutter city streets, causing problems for drivers and sometimes expensive repairs.…

Leprechaun Leap 5K run will benefit WRAP

[gtxvideo vid="fczXx2Nt" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fczXx2Nt.jpg" vtitle="5K Wrap Fundraiser”] NORTH JACKSON -- Runners are scheduled to turn out Tuesday for the Leprechaun Leap 5K, a run to benefit the Wo/mens Resources & Rape Assistance Program. All proceeds from the run will…

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