[gtxvideo vid="qcYhohM4" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qcYhohM4.jpg" vtitle="Former Super Intendant”] CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A longtime West Tennessee educator was laid to rest Thursday after passing away earlier this week. Dr. Kathy Mays was Chester County Schools superintendent for 20 years, serving…
[gtxvideo vid="ixLE55mM" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ixLE55mM.jpg" vtitle="JMCGH Career Workshop”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County General Hospital will host a two-day career workshop Feb. 3 and 5 from 8:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. There is limited space available, so those wishing to attend…
[gtxvideo vid="xY02BhHX" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xY02BhHX.jpg" vtitle="Bolivar Bomb Threat 630”] BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Students have been allowed to return to class and officers are leaving the scene after investigating a bomb threat at Bolivar Central High School, according to Bolivar police.…
[gtxvideo vid="00DVESEC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/00DVESEC.jpg" vtitle="Timber Comp Fire”] DENMARK, Tenn. -- A fire broke out at Hooper Timber company in Madison County on Thursday morning. The owner estimates the fire caused more than $1 million worth of damage. “Just kind…
[gtxvideo vid="VNlhAdge" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VNlhAdge.jpg" vtitle="SBC Urges Integration”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the wake of recent killings of black men by white police officers, leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are calling for integration at church. They are preaching…
[gtxvideo vid="lwE7fcTk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lwE7fcTk.jpg" vtitle="Med Center Approved”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare announced Wednesday it is building a brand new medical center in Trenton. The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees passed a resolution to build the 12,855…
[gtxvideo vid="FeI2nLov" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FeI2nLov.jpg" vtitle="Holland Attempted Murder Charge”] MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- The Hardeman County Sheriff's Office said they have charged Marty Holland with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated burglary. Deputies say Holland allegedly attacked Southwind Restaurant owner Michael Druien…
[gtxvideo vid="xYqalvan" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xYqalvan.jpg" vtitle="Fireman Misses Ceremony”] HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fire marshal is named the District 8 VFW Fireman of the Year but missed the ceremony. Steve Price said the decision to trade in the suit…
[gtxvideo vid="EmwHze28" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EmwHze28.jpg" vtitle="Echols In Court”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The suspect arrested Monday in connection with a deadly shooting on Woodberry Trail was in court Wednesday. Jeremy Echols has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death…
[gtxvideo vid="CBIKnX7y" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CBIKnX7y.jpg" vtitle="School Board Appreciatiaon Week”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Haslam has declared Jan. 25 through 31 as School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. Local school board members on Wednesday helped build awareness and understanding of…
[gtxvideo vid="abg91BF3" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/abg91BF3.jpg" vtitle="Sunnyside Robbery Arrests”] WEST JACKSON -- Two men are behind bars after Jackson police say they robbed a 14-year-old at gunpoint inside his west Jackson home Tuesday afternoon. Court documents state that Kayane'dre Benson and…
[gtxvideo vid="ow5ZJfkE" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ow5ZJfkE.jpg" vtitle="Gibson Co Drug Bust”] GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A drug raid Tuesday by agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force results in charges against two men. Investigators executed a search warrant Tuesday at an…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer faces a one-year suspension by order of the Tennessee Supreme Court, consisting of 60 days of active suspension and the remainder to be served on probation. According to a news release, three…
MILAN, Tenn. -- Three people are arrested in Milan on accusations of animal cruelty. Jessica Lemons and Ray Bills are accused of leaving two dogs chained to their front porch with no water or food. Officers said both dogs appeared…
[gtxvideo vid="2bB2HEZA" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2bB2HEZA.jpg" vtitle="District Teacher Of The Year”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congratulations to a local teacher and veteran. David Conner was honored by VFW Post 1848 as the District Teacher of the Year. Conner has been the Junior…
