Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:37:11 GMT
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally got received the high school diploma he always wanted. More >>
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally got received the high school diploma he always wanted. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:20:07 GMT
George "Rico" Laise in court June 19, 2013
A 42-year-old soccer coach accused of having sex with his underage players was in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday morning. Facing four charges of rape, George "Rico" Laise appeared for a preliminary hearing.More >>
A 42-year-old soccer coach accused of having sex with his underage players was in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday morning.More >>
Alabama State troopers said a Fayetteville, TN, man has died after a wreck on I-65 near the Alabama/Tennessee state line and they are searching for a vehicle that left the scene.More >>
Alabama State troopers said a Fayetteville, TN, man has died after a wreck on I-65 near the Alabama/Tennessee state line and they are searching for a vehicle that left the scene.More >>
Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida.More >>
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy "Mars Attacks!," died Wednesday at a...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:47:54 GMT
Courtesy: Ft. Campbell
A restored OH-23 Raven helicopter used as a utility, observation and medical evacuation aircraft during the Korean War is being dedicated at Fort Campbell where it will be permanently displayed on the Warrior...More >>
A restored OH-23 Raven helicopter used as a utility, observation and medical evacuation aircraft during the Korean War is being dedicated at Fort Campbell where it will be permanently displayed on the Warrior Transition Battalion grounds.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:18:42 GMT
A Nashville Cajun restaurant is currently closed for business with a sign hanging on the front door indicating taxes have not been paid. The sign says "seized for non-payment of Tennessee state taxes." ChapmanMore >>
A Nashville Cajun restaurant is currently closed for business with a sign hanging on the front door indicating taxes have not been paid. Morning Report More >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Department of Children's Services says more calls to its abuse hotline are being answered and the wait time for callers has dramatically decreased.
The Tennessean reported new data from DCS showed it usually took less than 40 seconds for a call to be answered. That's a marked improvement from the average of more than three minutes in 2012. In the call center's worst-performing months, calls sometimes weren't answered for more than five minutes.
The call center gets about 165,000 calls per year, with callers reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect of children statewide.
Larry Martin, a special adviser to DCS, said the goal is to answer 90% of calls within 10 seconds - a standard used by emergency dispatchers.
The abuse hotline number is (877) 237-0004.
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Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:02:09 GMT
National Beef Packing Co., a Liberal, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discoveredMore >>
National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:18:42 GMT
A Nashville Cajun restaurant is currently closed for business with a sign hanging on the front door indicating taxes have not been paid. The sign says "seized for non-payment of Tennessee state taxes." ChapmanMore >>
A Nashville Cajun restaurant is currently closed for business with a sign hanging on the front door indicating taxes have not been paid. Morning Report More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:02:54 GMT
A pet food company is issuing a recall because of a possible health risk to animals and humans. Nebraska-based Natura Pet Products is recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it mightMore >>
A popular pet food company is issuing a recall because of a possible health risk to animals and humans.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:16:53 GMT
A high school homecoming queen and her mother are facing charges following a party at their home. Sara Lamb, 18, is accused of underage consumption. More >>
A high school homecoming queen and her mother are facing charges following a party at their home.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:11:36 GMT
A Utah family celebrating Father's Day with a camping trip to Wyoming survived an encounter with a bear thanks to the quick thinking of their 11-year-old son. It was supposed to be a family fun day ofMore >>
A Utah family celebrating Father's Day with a camping trip to Wyoming survived an encounter with a bear thanks to the quick thinking of their 11-year-old son.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:20:07 GMT
George "Rico" Laise in court June 19, 2013
A 42-year-old soccer coach accused of having sex with his underage players was in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday morning. Facing four charges of rape, George "Rico" Laise appeared for a preliminary hearing.More >>
A 42-year-old soccer coach accused of having sex with his underage players was in a Nashville courtroom Wednesday morning.More >>
Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida.More >>
Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy "Mars Attacks!," died Wednesday at a...More >>
