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…
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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…
Jackson-Madison Co. school board starts superintendent interviews
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The search continues as the Jackson-Madison County school board members start the interview process for the district's next superintendent. "The questions were challenging and fair and really gave me an opportunity…
TBI issues Amber Alert for missing 15-month-old girl
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Sullivan County girl. The TBI says 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell went missing Dec. 26, 2019. However she…
2019 Woman of the Year announced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are celebrating a special woman. On Wednesday, Suzanne Allison was honored as the 2019 Rotary Woman of the Year. Allison was presented with the award at the…
Man accused of pulling a gun on firefighters faces jury
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Jerry Yarbrough faced a jury Wednesday, nearly three years after he was accused of pulling a gun on two Gibson County firefighters. One of those was Tyson Fire Chief Harry Casagrande.…
54 dogs, cats removed from Henderson Co. home
HENDERSON CO., Tenn. -- More than 50 dogs and cats were removed from a Henderson County home Wednesday, according to Animal Rescue Corps. ARC says 54 animals were removed from a home in Cedar Grove, where the animals were found…
Black History Month: Natalie Porter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One West Tennessean has been striving to be a good steward from a young age. Natalie Porter grew up in Carroll County. "You know they tell the story it takes…
Best companies to work for in 2020
OAKLAND, Calif. -- What's the best company to work for in 2020? Fortune and "Great Place To Work" are out with their list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Here’s a…
Local nonprofit looks back on record-breaking year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What does it take to run one of the largest nonprofits in Jackson? "So our community outreach, our senior staples program, our food co-op, our food bank, snack backpack, school…
