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Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Alexander, Harshbarger shocked by shooting at Trump rally
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tri-Cities Republican lawmakers expressed shock and grief after an apparent assassination attempt at a rally by former president and current candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. The suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead and two more were critically injured, according to officials. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger told News Channel […]
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
Drought effects East Tennessee community food and jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee is facing its worst drought in years and the Beardsley Community Farm is feeling the impact. “It feels like things just get crispier and crispier every week,” farm manager Lia Bevins said. But the heat is now hurting their output by about 95%. “This...
Dave Loggins, “Please Come to Boston” Singer and Hit Country Songwriter, Dead at Age 76
Tennessee country-pop singer/songwriter Dave Loggins, who had a 1974 hit with “Please Come to Boston,” died Wednesday, July 10. According to The Tennessean, Loggins passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville at age 76. “Please Come to Boston” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 1200 and...
2024 Tennessee General Assembly primary candidates
Blount Countians who vote in the Aug. 1 election will make changes that shape the course of city, county, state and federal government for years. Races include primaries for seats on municipal boards of education and in the U.S. Senate, as well as general elections to some city and county offices and statewide political party positions. The Daily Times has attempted to contact all qualified candidates to answer common sets of questions. The responses provided below come from candidates running in primary races for election...
Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
Police seek help identifying men who allegedly fired bullets into home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Detectives are seeking the public's help with information about suspects who fired bullets into a residence earlier in the month. Bullets were fired into a residence on the 7100 block of Amstel Cove just after midnight on July 6 around 1:45 a.m. according to the Memphis Police Department.
Dogs 2nd Chance hosts Christmas in July
Carjacked car chase ends in wreck with MPD squad cars at New Chicago basketball court. Woman saves man from being shot at South Memphis store. Police search for arsonist who set fire to Germantown businesses. Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM CDT.
Gene Robinson hosts 11th annual "Make the Right Call" football camp
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (WMC) -Germantown Football head coach Gene Robinson hosted his 11th annual “Make the Right Call” football camp at Germantown High School on Saturday morning. Over 300 youth football players took part in drills and 7-on-7 competitions. Among the guest coaches were Steelers tight end Rodney Williams...
Dresden Inmate Dead, South Fulton Inmate Charged
Fulton, Ky. – On Friday, July 12th, shortly before 4:00pm CT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 was notified by the Fulton County Detention Center that a female inmate, Charlina M. Easley, 40 years old of Dresden, was found unresponsive in her cell and transported to a local medical center where she was pronounced deceased.
One car show raises money in support of local youth
JACKSON, Tenn.—One organization is revving up to raise money for a local sports club. ‘Cars for a Cause’ was held today in Jackson. The event took place from 10 this morning until 2 this afternoon at 200 Church Street. The event, hosted by Jackson Equity Project, hosted many...
New downtown deli opening in spot near Tennessee St.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman is counting on her 35-plus years in the fast food industry to run a successful sandwich shop downtown. Kellie Barksale is opening Kellie’s Deli at the corner of Tennessee and G.E. Patterson, and she’s getting some help from her brother and daughter, who are also partners in the business. […]
Mother of 2 looking for answers after food stamps cut off without warning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Long wait times, little to no communication and benefits denied without warning or notice are still impacting a South Memphis mother of two who depends on food stamps. Angela Spriggs said she was supposed to receive her food stamps on Friday, July 12. But when she...
Memphis nonprofits awarded over $5 million in grant money for housing and community development
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young and the city’s Division of Housing and Community development presented local organizations with close to $5.5 million in grant money to use for housing and community development Friday. Nearly two out of three Memphians are in need of more affordable housing,...
‘The King Beez’ take center stage at the AMP in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson residents grabbed their lawn chairs and blankets and gathered to sing and dance the night away. The Amp in downtown Jackson brings a little piece of the ‘Bluff City’ to the Hub City. The King Beez is a live band from Memphis that...
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