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USDA rule could affect 3.1M food stamp recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is proposing to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program, a change that could affect about 3.1 million people. The Agriculture Department says the rule would close "a loophole" that enables people…

TBI identifies man shot by deputy in McNairy County

McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is on scene in Selmer as they investigate an overnight officer-involved shooting. The shooting occurred just before midnight when deputies with the McNairy County Sheriff's Office were assisting the Selmer Police…

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

JACKSON, Tenn. --Mental health, some say they just don't talk about it, specifically minorities. After speaking with two local doctors in the mental health field they both said mental health is definitely a…

Couple sentenced in 2018 Atwood animal abuse case

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A little over a year after they were charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty, Donald Schoenthal and Tara Neutzler were sentenced Monday. Schoenthal and Neutzler's property in Atwood was searched by authorities in April…

Manufacturing facility to open in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Officials announced Monday that a manufacturing facility will be opening in Lexington. Bravo Incorporated, which makes underground containers for petroleum products, announced Monday they'll be opening a new facility in Lexington. "I am beyond excited and happy,"…

Some West Tennessee roads collapse after heavy rain

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- In the last few weeks, West Tennessee has had its fair share of collapsed roads and sinkholes, mainly due to heavy rains. The latest damage has closed off areas in Henderson and Chester counties. In Chester…

Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is still in need of blood donations. Officials say the blood donation center is struggling with low blood supply. Donation turnout so far has not been enough to replenish the dangerously low supply across…

Interstate reopened after multi-vehicle crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were temporarily closed while crews work to clear a crash near the Haywood-Madison County line. According to a post by Haywood County EMS on their Facebook page, the lanes were closed…

Bravo to locate manufacturing operations in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Bravo announced Monday that the company will locate their East Coast manufacturing operations in Lexington. The company will invest $2.8 million and create 83 jobs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Economic and…

Couple sentenced in Atwood animal cruelty investigation

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Atwood couple charged with animal cruelty in April 2018 have been sentenced. Donald Schoenthal and Tara Neutzler pleaded guilty in May to charges of animal cruelty and aggravated animal cruelty. Schoenthal was sentenced to serve…

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