Exclusive: Body camera footage shows deputy shoot, kill pit bull
Exclusive body camera footage shows a Henderson County deputy shoot and kill a pit bull while responding to a call. Not only does the department say it's justified, but the footage…
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Pet of the Week: Sally
Our pet of the week, Sally, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She's 4 months old. She's a jack Russell mix. She would be great with any family! Melissa…
Hooked on Science:Swimming Orange
Swimming Orange INGREDIENTS Two Oranges Large Transparent Bowl Water Digital Scale INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Fill the large transparent bowl half of the way with water. Describe the water by using its…
State archivists to visit Jackson to digitize citizens' WWI documents, photos
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to collect records of how World War I affected Tennesseans, state archivists will visit Jackson next month to digitize citizens' WWI photos, documents and other records. The archivists will visit the Jackson-Madison County Public…
Drone footage captures views of abandoned Tennessee prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The state Department of Correction has released a new video featuring drone footage of the old Tennessee State Prison that was forced to close 24 years ago…
Information on the Mamas and Papas stroller recall
To find out more concerning the Armadillo Flip Strollers and Armadillo Flip XT Strollers, contact Mamas & Papas at (800) 309-6312 anytime or online at www.mamasandpapas.com/us and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Chickasaw State Park to host workshop for girls
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Chickasaw State Park is among three state parks across Tennessee that will host workshops for girls this fall. The Girls Outdoors (GO!) workshop will take place Oct. 29-30 at Chickasaw State Park and will require a…
Local schools adopt mobile apps to keep students, parents connected
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Paper notifications are no longer the only way schools can communicate with students and their parents. After transitioning to a new website, the Gibson County Special School…
MTSU poll shows uptick in Obama's approval rating; congress, not so much
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A new poll from Middle Tennessee State University says President Obama's favorability rating has gone up. His rating is up to 42 percent as his time in the White House…
Dream Center searches for new home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For more than a decade, the Dream Center has helped women and children in east Jackson. The clock is ticking before they have to be out,…
Tennessee high school graduation rate highest since new criteria
NASHVILLE -- The state's education commissioner announced Tuesday that Tennessee's 2015-16 high school graduation rate of 88.5 percent is the highest since the state changed to a more rigorous calculation…
Local pumpkin patch proceeds feed families in need
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Pumpkins are popping up on porches across West Tennessee, but one local vendor says getting your gourds from them could help feed families throughout the community. "It's funny,…
Hooked On Science: How the Wind from a Hurricane Damages Roofs
How the Wind from a Hurricane Damages Roofs INGREDIENTS Cardboard Masking Tape Leaf Blower INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Using the cardboard and masking tape, create a model of a house, which can…
Pet of the Week: Dixie
Pet of the week: Dixie, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. Dixie is a three year old lab! Melissa Roberts with STAT said Dixie has great house manners, and…
Product recalls: Office chairs; tempera & finger paints
Office Depot Recalls Winsley Chairs Due to Fall Hazard — More info at U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website Sargent Art Recalls Craft Paints Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria — More info at U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website…
Information on voter registration application
To fill out a voter registration application or check your registration status, visit GoVoteTN.com. The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Dinosaurs take over Discovery Park of America with 'Jurassic Journeys' exhibit
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The animals that roamed the earth in its earliest days are coming back to life this fall in Union City. "I'd say that the biggest thing about…
Breast cancer survivor encourages women to get checkups
JACKSON, Tenn. -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 40,000 women will die from breast cancer this year. Teresa…
Info on becoming a Madison Co. Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy
If you are interested in becoming a Madison County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy, visit the Madison County Sheriff's Office website or contact Sgt. Joe Gill at 731-988-3988. The department said it wants applications completed and returned by Oct. 30.
Yearly UT Gardens Fall Plant Sale is this week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event for those who love plants and gardening is coming up Thursday in the Hub City. The annual UT Gardens Fall Plant Sale and lecture series will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and…
