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Hunters for the Hungry opens for 2019 deer season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can now hunt and help those in need at the same time. The Hunters for the Hungry program is now open for the 2019 deer season. More than 80 deer processors throughout the state are accepting…

Murder suspect turns self in after mistaken jail release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Authorities say a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from jail has turned himself in. News outlets report 26-year-old Roberto Josue Viera-Aybar turned himself in to Nashville police after his attorney arranged a peaceful surrender. Davidson…

United Way names new CEO after two-month search

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Board of Directors for United Way of West Tennessee has named Matthew Marshall the organization's next CEO. Marshall, a graduate of Union University and former executive director of Hands Up! Preschool, will start his new role…

Tennessee woman dies after being attacked by 5 dogs

UPDATED: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- In a story Sept.4 about a woman who died after being mauled by a pack of dogs, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Adrieanna O'Shea died Saturday, 10 days after the attack. O'Shea died Friday,…

Local agencies deploy to help with hurricane recovery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- As Hurricane Dorian heads toward the southeastern U.S., crews from West Tennessee deployed to help with recovery efforts. "We're with four ambulance strike teams from Tennessee, and they're sending two more up,"…

USJ, TCA hold annual food drive to benefit RIFA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association is getting the donations they need to help give back to the community with a little help. Trinity Christian Academy and University School of Jackson will host…

Body found in Benton County house fire

UPDATE: The body of a woman found in a house fire Tuesday afternoon near Eva has been identified. See the updated story here. Original story: BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One person is dead after a house fire Tuesday afternoon near…

Man charged with attempted murder in party shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of shooting another man outside an east Jackson home during a party last week is now charged with attempted first-degree murder. Court documents say 20-year-old Keyshawn Fouse arrived at fraternity party just before midnight…

Author to speak on history of slavery in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee State Library and Archives is offering a free workshop on the history of slavery in Tennessee. Author Bill Carey will speak Sept. 14 about the research he conducted for his latest book, going over…

Walmart to stop selling handgun ammunition

NEW YORK (AP) -- Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it. The announcement comes just days after a…

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