[gtxvideo vid="cuirhwUH" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cuirhwUH.jpg" vtitle="Colleen Johnson Profile”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman says instead of killing her, cancer saved her. Bolivar native Colleen Johnson has been running for less than two years. "When I first began, I…
[gtxvideo vid="YtofONPi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YtofONPi.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Art Show”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art is on display at Jackson City Hall featuring watercolors, acrylics and photographs. All of the 101 featured pieces are created by local artists. The Jackson Art Association held…
[gtxvideo vid="L0LjkOpC" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L0LjkOpC.jpg" vtitle="Princess Dress Project”] MILAN, Tenn. -- Every girl is a princess. It's the message women at Milan First United Methodist Church are sending to girls all over the world. "With a new dress, they are…
[gtxvideo vid="6FzgvDs2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6FzgvDs2.jpg" vtitle="Escape Rooms”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two husband and wife duos are hoping West Tennesseans will team up, get locked in a room and solve mind-boggling riddles. "Puzzles, mysteries, solving things, figuring it out — this…
[gtxvideo vid="yFl2o1ER" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yFl2o1ER.jpg" vtitle="Andrew Jackson Marathon”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners were off and racing through the rolling hills in the 43rd annual Andrew Jackson Marathon held Saturday morning at Union University. "It's been an amazing day," said Julie…
[gtxvideo vid="v5vSBKLN" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v5vSBKLN.jpg" vtitle="Finney Campaign HQ”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayoral candidate Lowe Finney said the official kickoff for his campaign began Thursday, and he's looking forward to hearing from potential voters at his headquarters in downtown Jackson. Finney…
[gtxvideo vid="FFTTB0nf" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FFTTB0nf.jpg" vtitle="Wild Turkey Banquet”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit organization aiming to conserve the population of the wild turkey raised funds Saturday night over dinner. According to officials, about 250 members of the West Tennessee chapter…
[gtxvideo vid="wIJcO1vG" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wIJcO1vG.jpg" vtitle="Casey Jones Birthday”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- A historic tourist site in Jackson celebrated another milestone Saturday by adding another candle to the cake. Staff at the Casey Jones museum celebrated what would be the engineer's…
[gtxvideo vid="jW5RVtAR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jW5RVtAR.jpg" vtitle="Union Sweet 16”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University's women's basketball team defeated West Florida 75-66 in the NCAA Division II second round. Senior Amy Philamlee led all scorers with 35 points. The Lady Bulldogs will…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Haywood's boys basketball team defeated Fulton 47-33 in the Class AA State Championship. MVP Jordan Varnado finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks. This is the first-ever basketball state championship for the Tomcats. Haywood also…
[gtxvideo vid="flxKsnMi" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/flxKsnMi.jpg" vtitle="Kids Marathon”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday morning, hundreds from all across the region will be competing in the 43rd annual Andrew Jackson Marathon. Friday night, the rain could not dampen the spirits of about 40…
[gtxvideo vid="l5hJPyDh" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l5hJPyDh.jpg" vtitle="Marine Surprises Family”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An emotional reunion for one West Tennessee family is all caught on camera. Jesse Fisher is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He has been away…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Whether it is the Andrew Jackson Marathon that attracts more than 600 runners or the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament, tourists come from all over to join in on the action. "I just decided to jump…
[gtxvideo vid="5ZSRFdVv" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5ZSRFdVv.jpg" vtitle="Union vs Albany State”] JACKSON, Tenn. - Union University's women's basketball team eliminated Albany State (Ga.) 92-83 in the first round of the Division II National tournament. Senior Amy Philamlee led all scorers with 34…
[gtxvideo vid="BN3PHkIl" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BN3PHkIl.jpg" vtitle="Finney Open Records - Vic”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayoral candidate Lowe Finney makes hefty allegations against the Gist administration Friday morning as the race to lead city hall for the next four years heats up.…
