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Commission approves candidates for Jackson election

[gtxvideo vid="5NcDCpFw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5NcDCpFw.jpg" vtitle="Commission Approves Candidates”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of Thursday, exactly which names will appear on the ballot for the Jackson municipal election in May have been determined. Thursday afternoon, the election commission met to review…

Woman charged with vandalizing Jackson property management office

[gtxvideo vid="c2OC8NV9" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c2OC8NV9.jpg" vtitle="Randle Burglary And Vandalism”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces charges after police say she vandalized the office of a Jackson property manager. Laveda Randle reportedly became angry after filing a complaint at the office…

Jackson fireman faces child rape charges

[gtxvideo vid="QUjDOJEO" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QUjDOJEO.jpg" vtitle="JFD Fireman Suspended”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fireman with the Jackson Fire Department is off the job and facing two counts of rape of a child. Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen said investigators arrested 49-year-old…

District: Indicted Medina principal on leave of absence

[gtxvideo vid="Mc49Xt7Z" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mc49Xt7Z.jpg" vtitle="Principal Indictment”] MEDINA, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Special School District has confirmed a change of leadership at Medina Elementary School. The school‘s principal was indicted, according to a news release from the United States…

Man hit, killed by TDOT salt truck

[gtxvideo vid="MN3o98jB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MN3o98jB.jpg" vtitle="Salt Truck”] LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a Tennessee Department of Transportation salt truck has hit and killed a pedestrian in Middle Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told media the accident was reported early…

Henderson Co. patrolman named THP Trooper of the Year

[gtxvideo vid="VT8G4oeG" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VT8G4oeG.jpg" vtitle="Trooper Of The Year”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol named its Trooper of the Year Thursday, and the honor goes to a Henderson County patrolman. Michael Sullivan represents the Jackson district and…

Madison Co. sheriff announces promotion of deputy

[gtxvideo vid="NpPiHRuv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NpPiHRuv.jpg" vtitle="MCSO Deputy Promotion”] MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr has announced the promotion of Deputy Bryan Rushing to the rank of sergeant effective March 1. Rushing, who has been with the department…

Winter Weather Closings and Delays for Fri., Feb. 27

The following schools have announced closings or delays for Friday, Feb. 27: Benton County Schools Closed Carroll Academy Closed Dyer County Schools Closed Henry County Schools Closed Obion County Schools-Open With Limited Bus Service Weakley County Schools Closed

Midnight fire damages Jackson home

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An overnight fire damaged a house in Jackson. Firefighters say it happened around 12:30 this morning at a home on Main Street. The fire department says about 25 percent of the home sustained damaged. No injuries were…

Jackson police officer explains dangers of job

[gtxvideo vid="z4Ws0pJ4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z4Ws0pJ4.jpg" vtitle="officer assault aftermath”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police Sgt. Mike Thomas is recovering from the first of many surgeries after a Sunday night attack. The assault serves as evidence of just how dangerous life is…

Three indicted, accused of scheming for Medicare dollars

[gtxvideo vid="SDvXbuFS" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SDvXbuFS.jpg" vtitle="Medicare fraud indictment”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three West Tennesseans including a long-time educator were indicted in federal court, accused of scheming to collect Medicare dollars. The indictment said Sandra Bailey and Calvin Bailey, principal at…

Rule preventing atheists from holding office likely to stay in Tenn. Constitution

[gtxvideo vid="cClxOE6N" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cClxOE6N.jpg" vtitle="Athiest And Public Office”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's constitution is unique to the Volunteer State, drafted in 1796 and amended just eight times, including this past fall. Article IX, Section 2 of the Tennessee State…

Officials: Holly Bobo key witness's death not suspicious

[gtxvideo vid="AQKNWleX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AQKNWleX.jpg" vtitle="Austin Death ramification”] DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Florida officials confirmed a key witness in the Holly Bobo murder case was found dead late Monday morning in an area motel. Medical officials in Bartow, Fla., said…

Jackson Firefighters Association endorses Finney for mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The race for Jackson City Mayor is gearing up to be a hotly contested one. The Jackson Firefighters Union officially endorsed candidate Lowe Finney. The Jackson Firefighters Association publicly endorsed Finney for mayor Wednesday. "We are so…

Owner of T.J. Maxx to raise wages

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The owner of T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and Home Goods is raising the company's minimum wage. The company announced Wednesday it will first raise the wages of workers to $9 an hour in June of this year. Then,…

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