New candidate joins Jackson mayoral race
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new candidate has entered the race to become mayor of Jackson. Charlie Moten has picked up a petition to enter the mayoral race. Election day is May 5.
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ATF investigates three West Tenn. church fires
[gtxvideo vid="gZ5fnYgR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gZ5fnYgR.jpg" vtitle="ATF Investigate Fires”] NASHVILLE -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating three church fires in Lauderdale and Haywood counties, according to the bureau. It is standard ATF protocol to investigate all…
Community to honor local law enforcement with Blue Strong tribute
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the Jackson-Madison County community will stand with the men and women in law enforcement with a Blue Strong tribute. At 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center,…
Madison Co. clerk's office employee charged with theft from office safe
[gtxvideo vid="K2L0VBYP" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K2L0VBYP.jpg" vtitle="County Clerk Theft”] DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- An employee of the Madison County clerk's office has been charged with stealing money from the office safe, according to a release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Ashley…
Shooting victim glad to see indictments of two men
[gtxvideo vid="" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/.jpg" vtitle="Ried Indictment”] EAST JACKSON, Tenn -- Two men are indicted in the homicide of 18-year-old Shomari Peterson. One of the men, charged at 17, will be tried as an adult. On July 27, 2014, police…
Dot Foods opens Dyersburg distribution center
DYERSBURG, Tenn.-Dot Foods opened its newest West Tennessee distribution center Wednesday in Dyersburg. At a total cost of $24 million, the 166, 494 square-foot distribution center has already created 157 new jobs. Dot Foods is the nation's largest food industry…
UPDATE--Power restored in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Crews have restored power to a six mile stretch of Highway 54. Lights and electric heaters shut off around 10 p.m. Wednesday night and were out for about an hour and a half. Henry County dispatchers…
Frostbite: Winter weather hazard
JACKSON, Tenn.-In bitterly cold temperatures such as West Tennessee is experiencing, frostbite can be a real danger. The extremely cold temperatures, combined with the wind can cause dangerous wind chill readings, which can lead to frostbite if you are outside…
Space heater blamed for mobile home fire
[gtxvideo vid="Emt7AFfW" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Emt7AFfW.jpg" vtitle="Law Road Fire”] HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A devastating fire destroys a mobile home in Henderson County, Wednesday night. With frigid temperatures blanketing all of West Tennessee through the rest of the week many people…
All-American Skyhawk ready for California
[gtxvideo vid="oMhxO46y" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oMhxO46y.jpg" vtitle="Skyhawk Bowl Bound”] JACKSON, Tenn. - The big stage doesn't fear University of Tennessee at Martin senior Tony Bell. In a few days, Bell heads to California to prepare for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. "I…
Investigators reportedly find drug paraphernalia
BROWNSVILE, Tenn.-- Investigators make arrests after reportedly finding drug paraphernalia in a residence on Brentwood Drive. According to a release, officers found a glass pipe used for smoking meth, a syringe, and other drug paraphernalia, along with 10, $1 bills…
Man charged in Martin triple shooting
[gtxvideo vid="38wbw9yn" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/38wbw9yn.jpg" vtitle="Eisley In Court”] WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The suspected gunman police say shot three, killing one, was formally charged Wednesday. Marcus Easley is accused of shooting three people in Martin late Monday night. As of…
TBI captures 1 of state's most wanted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says it has captured a man that was recently added to its top 10 most wanted list. According to a statement, Jabriel Aireece Linzy of Knoxville was taken into custody on…
Mayor Gist delivers State of the City Address
[gtxvideo vid="vH5qXlF7" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vH5qXlF7.jpg" vtitle="Mayor Gist Address”] JACKSON, Tenn.- Current Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist, delivered his state of the city speech to members of the Jackson Rotary Club Wednesday. "2014 was a great year that the heart of our…
Priority schools could see staffing overhaul
[gtxvideo vid="FwioOnXB" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FwioOnXB.jpg" vtitle="Priority Schools Staffing”] JACKSON, Tenn.,--The two priority schools in Jackson-Madison County could see big staff overhauls in the next few months. Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin met with staff at Lincoln Magnet School for Mathematics and…
