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EMA Director explains "state of emergency" status

[gtxvideo vid="OB4MMHkw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OB4MMHkw.jpg" vtitle="State Of Emergency”] JACKSON, Tenn.,--Tennessee sits in a state of emergency for the third straight week. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, (TEMA) ranks the size of emergencies based on a one to five scale, with…

Woman accused of stealing shirts from J.C. Penney

[gtxvideo vid="T7X4XUcc" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/T7X4XUcc.jpg" vtitle="Jones JC Penny Theft”] JACKSON, Tenn.-Samantha Jones appeared in Jackson city court Wednesday. She is accused of stealing two shirts worth $28 from J.C.. Penney. According to the affidavit, she said she thought she could…

Man charged with stealing friend's money

[gtxvideo vid="vO9nbYfJ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vO9nbYfJ.jpg" vtitle="Hunt Property Theft”] JACKSON, Tenn.- A Jackson man appeared in city court Wednesday morning, charged with stealing money from a friend. According to the affidavit, while staying at friend's house, Marvin Hunt took $1,500 from…

Winter Weather Closings and Delays for Wed., March 4

The following schools and churches have announced delays or closings for Wednesday, March 4: SCHOOLS: Alamo City Schools Dismiss at 11 a.m. Augustine Schools Dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Bells City Schools Dismiss at 11 a.m. Benton County Schools, Dismiss at…

New airline at McKeller-Sipes could be good for business

[gtxvideo vid="4yhRK1l5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4yhRK1l5.jpg" vtitle="Airline Economic Impact”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Big changes at McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport could mean big business for Jackson. “This is an opportunity," Jackson Chamber President/CEO Kyle Spurgeon said. “A community our size and a region…

Stores report tons in salt sales

[gtxvideo vid="7MkqvjDr" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7MkqvjDr.jpg" vtitle="Feed Store Update”] JACKSON, Tenn.,--Some stores report having to change the way their stocking shelves for winter blast supplies. R&J Feed and Supply near downtown Jackson said they have sold more than 13 tons of…

Lane women's basketball coach resigns

[gtxvideo vid="qLnwC6d3" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qLnwC6d3.jpg" vtitle="Lane Coach Resigns”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Lane College's head women‘s basketball coach Stacey Buchannon resigned from her position on Wednesday. The four-year head coach led the Lady Dragons to a 5-20 record this season. Lane's…

Jackson-Madison County Schools Dismiss Early Wednesday

JACKSON, TENN.-Jackson- Madison County Schools will close one hour early Wednesday, March 4th due to inclement weather and impending hazardous road conditions, according to Superintendent Verna Ruffin. High schools and middle schools dismiss at 1:15 p.m. Elementary schools dismiss at…

Man suspected of stealing TV arrested, accomplice wanted

[gtxvideo vid="18mRSHKP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/18mRSHKP.jpg" vtitle="Felony Theft Arrest”] MILAN, Tenn. -- After days on the run, Milan police arrest one of two people suspected of stealing a big screen TV from Walmart. Last week, officers released surveillance pictures from the…

Rock salt shortage in West Tennessee

[gtxvideo vid="1F2fu6zh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1F2fu6zh.jpg" vtitle="Storm Supply Shortage”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the prediction of ice and below freezing temperatures again, many West Tennesseans are rushing to prepare themselves and their homes only to find empty shelves. Rock salt has…

Family Spokesperson: Jackson is the next Ferguson

[gtxvideo vid="kpLa5SKI" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kpLa5SKI.jpg" vtitle="NAACP Coments On Djahspora”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Incendiary comments were made Tuesday, by a man claiming to speak for the family of Cinqui D'Jahspora. Jackson Police Officer Raymond Bond was cleared, Monday, by a…

Local Business brace for next round of winter weather

[gtxvideo vid="m4f04Lgi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m4f04Lgi.jpg" vtitle="Storm Hurts Local Business”] NORTH JACKSON, Tenn -- Local businesses are bracing for another round of ice and snow. This latest threat comes just as many Jackson restaurants are returning to normal following last week's…

Union advances to semifinals with late free throws

[gtxvideo vid="7pljMCg1" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7pljMCg1.jpg" vtitle="Union vs UAH girls”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University's women's basketball team defeated Shorter University 73-69. Gulf South Conference Player of the Year Amy Philamlee finished with 37 points, and DeAnna Thompson produced eight rebounds.

D'Jahspora confronts Jackson City Council

[gtxvideo vid="tCRBXVcd" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tCRBXVcd.jpg" vtitle="Djasporah Family Reaction”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A day after a Madison County grand jury decided no charges were warranted in the shooting death of Cinque D'Jahspora, 20, of Jackson, his family made their first public…

TDOT not treating roads ahead of storm

[gtxvideo vid="6K38jA82" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6K38jA82.jpg" vtitle="TDOT Forces Treatment”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Winter crews gear up for yet another storm. This time, however, state officials say they won't be able to get ahead of the messy conditions. "During a storm, if…

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