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Union's Robey reaches career milestone

[gtxvideo vid="9x8WXrLH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9x8WXrLH.jpg" vtitle="Robey Strikeouts”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University senior Kelly Robey entered into rare company on Tuesday. The softball pitcher reached the 1,000 career strikeout mark in Union‘s sweep over Trevecca Nazarene University. The Lady Bulldog…

Crockett Co. man accused of shooting at girlfriend

[gtxvideo vid="ZiFBvjhB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZiFBvjhB.jpg" vtitle="Chumney Att Murder”] CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man was behind bars Wednesday evening after being accused of shooting at his girlfriend while she was driving. According to a release from the Crockett County Sheriff's…

TBI: Dickson man offered to kill child's murderer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Dickson man is accused of seeking out a grief-stricken father and offering to kill his child's murderer for money. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that 43-year-old Jamey Earl Donegan has been charged with one…

Opening statements in Jackson murder case

[gtxvideo vid="Fzu9NdT5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Fzu9NdT5.jpg" vtitle="Fuller Trial Begins - Bryan”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Opening arguments began Wednesday in the murder trial of a Jackson man accused of fatally shooting a friend of his ex-girlfriend. Ytockie Fuller is accused of shooting…

New bill will allow victim photos in homicide trials

[gtxvideo vid="pjwOneo5" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pjwOneo5.jpg" vtitle="Homicide Victim Pictures - Mal”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers approve a bill allowing prosecutors to use pre-crime photos of homicide victims. The Victim Life Photo Bill will go into effect July 1. The photos…

Teens experience driving simulator in time for prom weekend

[gtxvideo vid="dJ3OvLs7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dJ3OvLs7.jpg" vtitle="Distracted Driving Simulator”] UNION CITY, Tenn. -- With prom and summer break just around the corner for many West Tennessee students, local officers are doing what they can to drive home the risks by using…

Mock car crash shows teens dangers of drunken driving

[gtxvideo vid="LQ1TAQOU" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LQ1TAQOU.jpg" vtitle="Mock Car Crash”] GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A mock car crash was staged Wednesday to remind high school students about the dangers of drinking and driving. At Trenton's Peabody High School, the mock crash featured…

Henderson leaders hope downtown face-lift will attract businesses

[gtxvideo vid="DStdx211" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DStdx211.jpg" vtitle="Sidewalk Beautification Project”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee city is hoping a face-lift will encourage business owners to invade their downtown area. Henderson is planning to change the way residents see downtown. Upgrades…

Man faces weapons charge after deputies find sawed-off shotgun

[gtxvideo vid="Wv3ulXfK" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Wv3ulXfK.jpg" vtitle="Prohibited Weopon Charge”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man is arrested after deputies find a sawed-off shotgun in his truck. Terry Graves had been at a bank on Highway 45 wearing a cowboy hat, according…

Jackson man accused of ID theft, stealing truck

[gtxvideo vid="m9ELCgzL" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m9ELCgzL.jpg" vtitle="Jones Truck Theft”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A Jackson man is facing a few charges of theft, after appearing Wednesday in city court. Laquan Jones is charged with theft under $500, identity theft and stealing a…

Bill requiring citizenship test to graduate headed to governor’s desk

[gtxvideo vid="p139Vziq" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p139Vziq.jpg" vtitle="New Graduation Requirments”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bill headed to Gov. Bill Haslam's desk would change graduation requirements for Tennessee high school students. Kids would have to pass a partial version of the test people…

Riders and Rockabilly Music Festival lineup announced

[gtxvideo vid="bH0PgYLZ" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bH0PgYLZ.jpg" vtitle="Music Line Up Announced”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers of the Riders and Rockabilly Rally & Blues Hog BBQ and Music Festival have announced the musical lineup for the upcoming event. The band Saving Abel will…

Deputies find meth, guns in Benton County car

[gtxvideo vid="wfsmRpiA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wfsmRpiA.jpg" vtitle="Benton Meth Arrests”] BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Three people are behind bars in Benton County after deputies allegedly find meth and guns in their car. Deputies with the Benton County Sheriff's Office said Brandon Rodger,…

Bill would make killing police dogs a felony

[gtxvideo vid="QS3jSFIs" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QS3jSFIs.jpg" vtitle="Police Dogs Law”] NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While police officers have dangerous jobs, their K-9 partners can be even more vulnerable, and state lawmakers hope to help change that. A new bill sent to Gov. Bill…

Dyer County manhunt ends in arrest

[gtxvideo vid="6T09XnCS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6T09XnCS.jpg" vtitle="Newbern Drug Arrest”] NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Police arrest a man Monday after he attempts to rob an elderly couple. Cedric Evans, 23, was arrested Monday after an elderly couple spotted him attempting to steal their…

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