Ways to keep safe from the Zika virus and mosquitoes
JACKSON, Tenn. ----Friday, the Food and Drug Administration recommended new testing for all blood donations nationwide. "We will have to begin testing like we do for other viruses that we have…
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Officer killed while responding to 2nd domestic call at home
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a police officer who was fatally shot in eastern Tennessee was responding to the second domestic disturbance in the same day at the home. Blount County Sheriff James Berrong said officers lacked probable cause…
Nonprofits donate $100K to fight bat-killing fungus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two nonprofits will donate $100,000 to fight a fungus that's killing cave bats in many places, including Kentucky. The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2bFQxIE ) reports that Bat Conservation International and the Tennessee Chapter of The Nature…
Jury rules Chattanooga failed to give officers pay raises
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A jury in Hamilton County has ruled that the city of Chattanooga failed to give police officers promised raises and to maintain fair conditions of employment. The Chattanooga Times Free-Press (http://bit.ly/2cfNnRc ) reports that on Thursday…
Guard gets diversion in Memphis bus passenger's death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Prosecutors say a security guard has been placed on a special type of probation in the death of a Memphis city bus passenger. Shelby County's district attorney's office says 52-year-old Adicus Mitchell was placed Friday on…
Maker recalls fresh-cut vegetables from stores in Southeast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Fresh-cut vegetables are being recalled from grocery, discount and convenience stores across the Southeast because the food may be contaminated with potentially fatal Listeria bacteria. Conroe, Texas-based Country Fresh Inc. said Friday that the recall involves…
Men charged with stealing van, leading police on 2-county chase
MILAN, Tenn. -- A two-county chase lands two men behind bars, and a local business owner is thankful for the quick work of officers. Michael Lowden,…
Milan Dawg Daze Street Festival is this weekend
MILAN, Tenn. -- The annual Milan Dawg Daze Street Festival kicks off Friday night with a new event. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., four blocks of Main Street will be…
Milan fire chaplain heads to Louisiana with Red Cross to help flood victims
MILAN, Tenn. -- The city of Milan has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Fire Chaplains to send a local man to Louisiana in order to spiritually help flood victims. Capt. John Williams…
Gibson Co. woman charged after baby tests positive for meth
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman is jailed after officers say her 1-year-old son tested positive for meth. Investigators with the Gibson County Sheriff's Office have arrested…
Family reflects on 10th anniversary of Ayers Children's Medical Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As the Ayers Children's Medical Center celebrates 10 years of service, one family reflects on how the center has impacted their life. For the past 10 years,…
Mother, daughter charged in Kroger gift card fraud
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two women have been charged in gift card frauds at Kroger totaling about $1,500. Just two days after…
Officers, advocates discuss their role in domestic violence
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday morning, law enforcement along with advocates talk and train about working together in order to prevent and prosecute domestic violence. "Not just dealing with the specific incident…
Aldelano to bring new jobs to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aldelano Solar Cold Chain Solutions announced plans Friday to expand its facility in Jackson and create nearly 70 new jobs. Aldelano announced a $1.5 million expansion. “We…
Police identify Black & Decker shooting suspect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police have identified the man arrested in connection with the Thursday shooting at Stanley Black & Decker. The Jackson Police Department says David Lee…
