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Cadaver Dog on Scene of Search in Decatur County

HOLLADAY, Tenn. -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that they have sent a cadaver dog to assist with search efforts going on Friday in connection to the Holly Bobo Case. Chip Washington with the SCSO confirmed that the…

Animal Shelter Without A Roof Gets Repaired

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter in need of a new roof for years finally gets their wish granted. "Wind, rain, sleet, snow, sun," Gordan Harris said. Harris said several dogs had to endure these conditions because the county…

Road Closure Announced for Mardi Gras Parade

DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- A temporary road closure has been ordered for 2 lanes beginning in front of Bakers Rack on E. Lafayette Street on Saturday, March 1, 2014, The roads will be closed for the Downtown Kids Mardi Gras Parade.…

Community Gathers in Candlelight Vigil for Micheal Chism

This video is no longer available. HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn.- Family and friends of Micheal Chism packed the streets of Bolivar for a candlelight vigil to honor his memory, Thursday. Chism died from injuries after an explosion at the Kilgore plant…

ATF: Kilgore Explosion Ruled an Accident

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- Federal investigators ruled Saturday's explosion at Kilgore an accident, after they spent five days examining the plant. Authorities said the explosion occurred in the mixing room. Saturday's explosion that took the…

Dr. Emison Retires from Health Dept., Recognized for Service

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Thursday, members of the community celebrated a career of more than 25-years served. Dr. Tony Emison celebrated his retirement at the Madison County Health Department, Thursday. Community members said they are proud…

Black History Month: Yvonne G. Allen

This video is no longer available. WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Her awards still line the walls of Whiteville Elementary, the school Yvonne G. Allen served as principal for more than two decades. "Other people always brought it to my attention that…

Kilgore Employees Speak Out

This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn. -- Willie Woods, a nine-year employee at Chemring/Kilgore said the future at his job is uncertain. "I talked to my supervisor and she doesn't know anything about when we will go back,"…

Good Samaritan Loses Life While Trying to Fight Fire

This video is no longer available. HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Henry County man is dead after deputies say he tried to fight a fire in his own backyard. Neighbors say the victim, Wally Harrier, was a good man and…

Trash Talk at Michie School

This video is no longer available. McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Michie School has a lot to be proud of. Students there are getting national accolades for their environmental efforts. They placed third in the country for the Keep America Beautiful…

ATF Releases Details on Kilgore Explosion

TOONE, Tenn. -- The Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms released more details of the explosion in Toone that killed a plant worker. The ATF National Response Team (NRT) deemed the incident as non-criminal in nature and has classified it as an…

Fire officials urge caution when using candles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state fire marshal's office is urging Tennessee residents to be careful when using decorative and fragranced candles. Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says from 2008 to 2012 Tennessee fire departments responded to more than 500 home…

Guilty Plea Entered in Bank Fraud Case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Memphis man accused of bank fraud against a bank in Jackson pleaded guilty to criminal information, Thursday. According to the facts revealed during the plea hearing, James Lee Bishop, 47, Bishop conspired with Clay McCormack, a…

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