Rescue dog finds new place to call home
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One local rescue dog has a new place to call his forever home. Mercury was surrendered by his family to the Hardeman Adoptable Animals shelter and has been…
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Father charged with murder in infant's 2018 death at Jackson apartment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse after his 8-week-old son was found dead in a west Jackson apartment in July 2018. Mathew Sealey, 32, was indicted Monday by a Madison County…
Barber School students can pick up withdrawal forms, belongings Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After the sudden closure of a north Jackson school, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has an update for students. In a news release Tuesday, the department says they have been in contact with the school…
USJ names new athletic director, assistant athletic director
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson has announced a new athletic director and assistant athletic director. Michael Stroup has been named athletic director for the Bruins, according to…
Lexington man sentenced to 70 years, no parole in child rape case
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A Lexington man charged with rape of a child and especially aggravated kidnapping has been sentenced to 70 years without parole on the charges. Charles Lewis Eaves, 47, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape…
Savannah woman indicted in TennCare fraud investigation
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A Savannah woman is accused of lying about her residency in order to enroll in TennCare, according to the Office of Inspector General. Samantha Briley, 31, of Savannah, is accused of reporting that she lived in Tennessee…
'Birth Choice' reaches their fundraising goal with local Radio-thon
JACKSON, Tenn.--Organizers with Birth Choice are hard at work looking to raise money to expand their services across west Tennessee. Tiffany Dawson, the Director of Development at Birth Choice said they want to take their pregnancy medical clinic services from…
Local sports team recognized for taking state pledge to be tobacco-free
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.--A local sports team is being recognized for being the first to pledge a state campaign. The Crockett County High School baseball team and coaches were recognized Monday by the Tennessee Department of Health in Nashville, for being…
Woman and family seek help after devastating house fire
TRENTON, Tenn. - A Trenton woman needs help after a fire leaves she and her family homeless. "Everything of 40 years of mine was gone," said fire victim, Robin Samples. Nearly a month ago, Samples' Trenton home went up in…
Photographers can win a prize in Instagram Photo Contest
Tennessee Craft says they are hosting a 6 week long photo contest on Instagram. The winning photos will be announced on May 21st. The first place winner will get a dinner for two and a one night stay at a…
CMT hopes free concerts inspire Tennesseans to attend college
CMT and the College System of Tennesseee is aiming to encourage more Tennesseans to attend college through the empowering education initiative. Courtney Cole will be performing. The concert locations and dates: Dyersburg state community college, April 3, E.H. Lannom jr.…
Students react to closure of The Barber School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As students walked to the door of The Barber School in Jackson Monday morning, they were met by an empty building, a locked door and a sign saying the school is closed. "It was here Saturday. It…
Local health experts urge testing for STD Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, and health officials say more and more people are getting STDs in Tennessee. According to the Centers for Disease Control, STD cases have continued to rise from 2013 to 2017.…
Local student wins full-ride scholarship to Bethel University
GLEASON, Tenn. -- High school graduation is just around the corner, and for many students, that means applications for college and scholarships. Gleason High School senior Edward Castleman Jr. applied to Bethel Univeristy. While Castleman knew he won a scholarship…
