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Pets Rock! Fest returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Jackson Fairgrounds has gone to the dogs once again. Jackson Animal Care Center hosts its 3rd annual Pets Rock! Fest today from 10 this morning until 4 this afternoon. The special event includes fun for pets and pet owners too. The festival includes giveaways, food trucks on...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inducts 9 New Honorees
Murfreesboro, TN - After a year elsewhere, the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame has moved back to the Heart of Tennessee at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center. Murfreesboro welcomes this prestigious group back as they honor some of the Volunteer State's current and past broadcasters. The 2024 Career Class...
Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings
Football again made a move in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class Saturday after landing another of its top defensive targets. The Vols jumped back into the top 10 after four-star safety Lagonza Hayward of Toombs County High School in Lyons, Ga., announced his commitment to Tennessee, picking the Vols over Florida and Georgia.
Kentucky Man Faces Charges After Fire Destroys Tennessee Home
A Kentucky man faces arson charges after an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in Springville. During an investigation, agents from the TBI and deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s department collaborated and successfully apprehended and charged a man from Morgantown, Kentucky in connection with an arson case.
Tennessee man has been charged in Kansas for suspected $1 million investment fraud
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) On Friday, July 26, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Kansas announced that a Tennessee man has been indicted for an alleged $1 million investment fraud scheme. Alcides Roman, 65, from Lebanon, Tennessee, faces...
Sean Christopher Williams Convicted of Escape, Faces Up to 5 Years After Tennessee Jury Verdict
Sean Christopher Williams will have to steadily face Justice after being convicted of escape by a federal jury in Greeneville, Tenn. The verdict, which concluded a tense four-day trial, was announced by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Following the decision on July 26th, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Williams now faces up to five years imprisonment with sentencing scheduled for November 18. The manhunt history behind this case unspools across state lines, culminating in Williams' apprehension in Florida after he audaciously managed to swiftly escape from custody during a transport to the courthouse in October 2023.
Strictly Business – BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week’s activity
Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights. The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The...
POLL RESULTS: Which closed Hub City restaurants do residents miss the most?
JACKSON, Tenn. — The results are in! West Tennesseans told us which restaurants they miss having around the most. We asked our audience on social media which Hub City restaurant they miss the most. After hundreds of submissions and several days of voting, here are the top 5 results!
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night three
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming up on the final night of the competition here in the Hub City. Many residents have attended this pageant all week and anxiously await that crowning moment. This pageant has been a major attraction here this week. According to...
County jobless rates rise across state
Cocke County, along with all 95 counties across Tennessee, saw its June jobless rate increase according to data released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). According to the report, Cocke County’s unemployment rate saw an overall 22% increase going from a jobless rate of 3.5% in May to 4.5% in June. However, the June 2024 rate still was lower than one year earlier when TDLWD reported a jobless rate of 4.7% for Cocke County for June 2023. ...
'She's going to live forever:' East Jackson mural honors historic community figures
A new mural in East Jackson pays homage to decades of prominent leaders and their contributions to the community and history. Located at East Chester Street on the wall of the Jackson-Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA), a ribbon-cutting to commemorate its official unveiling was held on July 17. ...
Empowerment Community Church to host back-to-school giveaway
JACKSON, Tenn. — Empowerment Community Church invites you to their back-to-school giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. The location is 455 East Main Street. This giveaway includes bookbags stuffed with school supplies. There will also be brand name shoes for every participant.
A look into the economic impacts of pageantry in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you’re from West Tennessee, you probably know about the pageants that are hosted in Jackson. For more than 7 decades, the Hub City has been the host for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant (after rebranding in 2019). Jackson also hosts Miss Volunteer America and...
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
George McDonald Named 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you have eaten a watermelon from Kroger or purchased Chattanooga Whiskey, there is a good chance you have already experienced some of what one Tennessee farm, Catesa Farms, has to offer. George McDonald, owner and operator of that exceptional farm, has been named as the 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year.
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