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Carroll Co. animal cruelty case goes to grand jury

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County grand jury will now hear a case against two suspects involved in a case of alleged animal cruelty involving more than 150 animals found on an Atwood property in April. In a news…

Ripley man convicted on federal gun charge

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Ripley man is convicted on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm after a jury trial in federal court. Jason Nixon, 36, was convicted after a two-day jury trial, according to a news release…

Henry County man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn.--A Henry County man has been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges. Tony Boyd of Paris was indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of distributing drugs while being a convicted felon. According to the indictment, Boyd is…

First responders train for active shooter situation

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- First responders learned new skills Thursday that could help save a life during an active shooter situation. Madison County sheriff's deputies, Jackson police, firefighters, EMS and dispatchers…

Firefighters combat high risk of cancer

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- According to a new study, firefighters are nine percent more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and 14 percent more likely to die from cancer. Gibson County…

Scott Conger announces bid for Jackson mayor

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Jackson city councilman and current United Way of West Tennessee president Scott Conger has announced that he will run for mayor of Jackson. At this time Conger and outgoing State Rep. Jimmy Eldridge are the only candidates…

McKenzie man pleads guilty to production of child pornography

McKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man faces at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to production of child pornography. Nathan Adams, 36, pleaded guilty Tuesday to production and attempted production of child pornography, according to a release from…

Tennessee professor leaving interim dean job for White House

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The University of Tennessee's interim engineering dean is taking a position with the White House starting next week. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports Lynne Parker will be assistant director for artificial intelligence for the Office of…

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies at 76

DETROIT (AP) -- Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has…

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