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Lee names new chancellor for 5 West Tennessee counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee has appointed a new chancellor to serve in a West Tennessee judicial district. Lee's office says in a news release Wednesday that attorney Jennifer King of Carroll County will serve as chancellor of…

Local experts give tips on dealing with new wildlife

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee has around 1,500 different species of animals, making it one of the most diverse states in the country. That means you might…

Dyer County celebrates fair week

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee fair is underway with events for the whole family. "Being a county that borders the Mississippi River, agriculture is big, and so we showcase that here at…

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,"…

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