News

Man accused of beating, kicking girlfriend

[gtxvideo vid="muWg7NKO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/muWg7NKO.jpg" vtitle="Gillard Domestic Assault”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man appeared Wednesday in city court on accusations of beating his girlfriend and kicking her in the face. Dannie Gillard reportedly attacked the woman Sunday at her Orchard…

Deputies seek Martin man in burglary, thefts

[gtxvideo vid="vv82y3yH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vv82y3yH.jpg" vtitle="Martin PD Search”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Deputies are searching for a Martin man they say broke into a home and stole about $4,000 worth of cash, jewelry and medications. Christopher Lane, 25, is accused…

Lawnmower sparks fire that destroys east Jackson home, officials say

[gtxvideo vid="gSma6WNH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gSma6WNH.jpg" vtitle="Taylor Street Fire”] EAST JACKSON -- Fire officials say a home likely will be a total loss after a Wednesday afternoon fire. A 70-year-old man, the only occupant of the Taylor Street home, brought his…

Local business donates air conditioner for elderly woman

[gtxvideo vid="XELsRMpH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XELsRMpH.jpg" vtitle="Summer Heat”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Extreme heat is wreaking havoc on West Tennessee, and some are even calling it the hottest it has ever been. "It's the hottest one I've seen, and it's going to…

Officials: Man using ambulances as taxi service

[gtxvideo vid="iLqiYS3b" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iLqiYS3b.jpg" vtitle="Ambulance Taxi Service PKG”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County deputies have charged Chase Lucas with filing a false report for allegedly abusing local emergency medical services. Deputies said Lucas and his wife were walking…

Savannah police make arrest in connection with meth bust

SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Savannah police have made an arrest in connection with a meth bust. According to Savannah Police Chief Gary Will Jr., Michael Johnston, 34, of Savannah was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and initiating a meth lab. Officers received…

Darryl Worley and Friends perform in Jackson

[gtxvideo vid="1jV0MPGT" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1jV0MPGT.jpg" vtitle="Darryl Worley at Bumpus”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Country music star and Hardin County native Darryl Worley made a stop in the Hub City Tuesday evening. Worley held his 14th annual "Darryl Worley and Friends" songwriters'…

Weakley Co. sheriff, longest serving in state, gets raise

[gtxvideo vid="KHvPekfZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KHvPekfZ.jpg" vtitle="weakley Commission meeting”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The longest-serving sheriff in the state of Tennessee is finally getting what he deserves, according to Weakley County commissioners. Sheriff Mike Wilson has been the sheriff of Weakley…

2 charged with theft, burglary of Benton Co. residence

[gtxvideo vid="HJqvkECP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HJqvkECP.jpg" vtitle="Stolen Property recovered”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people have been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Benton County residence. According to the Benton County sheriff, Cody Carlee and Kale Lowe, both of…

Letter sent to county clerks' offices across state causes controversy

[gtxvideo vid="w6QMOlNF" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w6QMOlNF.jpg" vtitle="County Clerk Responds”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A letter sent to every county clerk in the state is causing a bit of controversy. State Rep. Rick Womick from Rutherford County sent the letter to each…

Car hits retaining wall, person injured

[gtxvideo vid="rDfQWG7p" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rDfQWG7p.jpg" vtitle="Car Hits Wall”] JACKSON, Tenn.-A frightening scene in east Jackson early Tuesday evening. The Jackson Police Department said a person was injured when their car lost control on Cartmell Street after 5 p.m. and hit…

Health Department issues advisory about Hepatitis C increase

[gtxvideo vid="6UTxNyeq" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6UTxNyeq.jpg" vtitle="Hep C Warning”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Department of Health wants residents to become more aware of Hepatitis C, saying the rate of acute cases in the state has more than tripled in…

Proposal to increase oversight of police faces opposition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis Mayor A C Wharton's administration is opposing changes to the Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board that include a more transparent process and the ability to perform concurrent investigation with police. The Commercial Appeal reports (http://bit.ly/1U3LbYg)…

Man charged with forgeries spanning 3 counties

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is arrested after officers link him to multiple forgeries and find drugs in his vehicle, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office and the Camden Police Department were investigating a forgery…

Man accused of pouring gas on woman's car, trying to break into house

[gtxvideo vid="hUyCffOR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hUyCffOR.jpg" vtitle="Benton Co. Burglary Arrest”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee man is expected to be arraigned Wednesday after he's accused of pouring gasoline on a woman's car and trying to get into her house.…

Weather

Spotlight

On Facebook