Caretakers prep seized animals for adoption
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 150 animals were seized from Tara Neutzler and Donald Schoenthal's Atwood home in April of 2018. This month, another 40 were seized from…
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Local sheriff offers advice on introducing children to law enforcement
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Parents, have you ever wondered how to introduce your child to police in a healthy manner? "I see it in grocery stores, and a 3-year-old isn't acting right," Crockett…
Summer Safety: Is your pool ready for Memorial Day?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to put on the sunscreen, blow up the floaties and jump in the pool! The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is making sure public pools…
School board members choose 2 finalists for interim superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board have chosen two candidates from the six applicants to be interim superintendent. The two finalists for the interim role are Jared Myracle and Ray Washington. School board members chose the two…
The Amp concert series continues this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2019 season for The Amp concert series is now in full swing, where you can enjoy live music for free in downtown Jackson. The Kimberlie Helton Band will perform Friday night at The Amp starting at 7:30.…
US charges WikiLeaks founder with publishing classified info
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. filed new charges Thursday against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, accusing him of placing the United States at risk of "serious harm" by publishing thousands of secret and classified documents, including the names of confidential sources…
Couple enters plea agreement in animal abuse case
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- More than 150 animals were seized from Tara Neutzler and Donald Schoenthal's Atwood home in April of 2018. This month, another 40 were seized from a property in Middle Tennessee. Tara Neutzler and Donald…
Southern Baptists see 12th year of declining membership
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The nation's largest Protestant denomination is reporting its twelfth year of declining memberships. On Thursday, the Southern Baptist Convention reported total membership for 2018 at 14.8 million, down about 192,000 from the previous year. Baptisms also…
6 candidates apply for interim JMCSS superintendent
UPDATE: Members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board have chosen two candidates from the six applicants to be interim superintendent. See the updated story here. Earlier story: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Six candidates have applied for the Jackson-Madison County School System interim…
Lawmakers eye replacing embattled Tennessee House speaker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A handful of lawmakers are throwing their name into the race to be Tennessee's next House speaker. House Speaker Glen Casada has announced this week he will resign after…
Dyersburg man charged in death of infant released on bond
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- "It's hard knowing that I was once a mother, and now I'm not a mother," Raven Willis said. Lainey Willis was Raven Willis's first child, a mother-daughter…
Local nonprofits hope for funding after possible budget cuts
JACKSON, Tenn.--"Those dollars are taking away from agencies that are providing valuable services across our city and county," said Barry Cooper, the Executive Director of the Jackson Area Council on…
Young girls learn about domestic violence with 'SWAG'
JACKSON, Tenn.--Young women of all ages were invited to learn more about domestic violence Wednesday evening. Sisters With Aspiring Goals, or 'SWAG', invited local non-profits to speak at the Domestic…
Madison County residents start petitions to recall two school board members
JACKSON, Tenn. - On May 16th, Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law, allowing Madison County residents to recall school board members in their district. The first two attempts at…
First Lady Maria Lee makes visit in Adamsville
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn.-- "It's really a part of who I am. It's where my heart is. I grew up watching my parents serve in different ways. We didn't have a lot growing…
