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TCAT McKenzie holds CTE Signing Day

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A large group of high school students prepared for their college signing day, but it wasn't for sports. "Today, we're having our Career and Technical Education Signing Day, the…

Suspect in custody after domestic-related shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police have confirmed a suspect is in custody after a domestic-related shooting Thursday afternoon. Jackson police say officers responded to Parkwood Apartments around 3 p.m. after a report of shots fired at the North Parkway apartment…

Amber Alert issued for girl, 1, not seen since Dec. 26

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Investigators in Tennessee worked all night Wednesday and into Thursday morning searching for a 15-month-old girl who hasn't been seen since the day after Christmas. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Evelyn Boswell was reported missing…

Camden doctor charged with TennCare fraud

CAMDEN, Tenn. -- A Camden doctor is charged with TennCare fraud, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says Dr. Agustin Vitualla is accused of overprescribing controlled substances to patients. The release says 24th Judicial District Attorney Matthew…

77-year-old UK man fights off would-be mugger

SOUTH WALES -- South Wales Police released surveillance video of an elderly man fighting off a person who tried to rob him at the ATM. The suspect demanded cash…

Comptroller’s Office releases statement on Decatur Co. audit

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Comptroller's Office confirmed "serious findings" Thursday after an audit of Decatur County. In a news release, the Comptroller's Office says the financial position of Decatur County General Hospital is unclear because there has not…

Officials speak after more than 50 dogs, cats rescued

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several dogs have been rescued from a local residence. Officials with Animal Rescue Corps say the living conditions of these dogs and cats are inadequate. Wednesday, the Henderson…

Law enforcement discuss increase in meth submissions within Tennessee

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One drug continues to be a concern across the state, but data from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation suggests law enforcement might be seeing an increase. "Meth is a dangerous…

Day one of superintendent interviews ends with Dr. Marlon King

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Day one of interviews for a new superintendent in the Jackson-Madison School System got underway Wednesday with Dr. Sharon Williams from Mississippi. The interview process ended Wednesday evening with candidate Dr. Marlon King. King was raised in…

Sisters read books to shelter dogs

FAIRHAVEN, Mass. - These sisters don't have a typical audience for the books they write and illustrate. Every week, they read to shelter dogs in Massachusetts.

Narcotics seized in undercover operation

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man is in custody after an investigation into an overdose earlier this month, according to the 28th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Investigators confirmed Maurice Shaw was arrested Tuesday after undercover agents were able to buy…