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Trisha Yearwood displays svelte figure in Nashville with husband Garth Brooks as fans beg ‘share your weight loss tips’
TRISHA Yearwood’s fans have begged the country music singer to share her weight loss secrets after she revealed her svelte figure in Nashville. The cookbook author showed off her slim frame while attending the Academy of Country Music Honors with her husband, Garth Brooks, 62. On Thursday, Trisha, 59, shared several photos on Instagram that […]
Walmart offers to launch probe after shopper forced to abandon cart and walks out – lines were the last straw
WALMART has told an irate shopper it will investigate a queuing complaint after they deserted their cart. And another customer said they refused to use self-checkout because they were fed up with their card being skimmed. "I had a terrible experience at Walmart in Weaverville NC today,” a shopper complained...
Governor, local leaders remember Waverly flood victims
WAVERLY, Tenn. (WSMV) - Dozens of people gathered for a vigil and monument dedication to the 20 people killed in flooding in 2021. The monument is located near the site where Waverly Junior High and Waverly Elementary School were. Both schools were destroyed during the flood in August 2021. The flood happened on a Saturday and no one was in the buildings at the time.
Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
4-H News: Smith County 4-H’ers Attend 101st Annual Tennessee 4-H Round-Up at UT Martin
During the third week of July, two Senior High Smith County 4-H’ers, Gabe Harville and Kynlee Davis, along with 4-H Agent Rachel Petty and volunteer leader Lisa Harville, had the opportunity to attend the 101st Annual Tennessee 4-H Round-Up & All-Star Conference at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Woman killed in shooting, suspect in custody
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Crockett county Saturday evening, right outside of Gadsden. According to the Crockett County Sheriff’s department, around 5 o’clock Saturday evening, they received a call that a woman had been shot. Authorities say she...
More than 100 students cross the stage during TCAT graduation ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. — Students in the Hub City celebrated their graduation Thursday evening. Tennessee College of Applied Technology offers 23 programs to students that range from 8 to 20 months. Students were able to move their tassels Thursday. “Our students, when they leave our programs, they are ready to...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Jackson, Tennessee metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Jackson, TN metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Gov. Bill Lee Champions Rural Advancement at Tennessee's 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit in Nashville
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened the 2024 Governor's Rural Opportunity Summit this week, underscoring his commitment to enhancing rural sectors of the state through strategic investments and workforce development. Echoing his aspirations for rural Tennessee, Lee stated, "Although rural America has been in decline for decades, rural Tennessee is proving to be the exception, thanks to historic investments in vocational, technical, and agricultural education that are shaping our state’s future workforce," in a report by the Governor's office. These remarks align with his broader strategy to prepare the local workforce for sustainable economic success.
U.S. accuses RealPage of helping landlords collude to raise rents
The Department of Justice on Friday filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, a property management software company, for an alleged "unlawful scheme" to reduce competition in the apartment rental market and secure a monopoly for itself. Why it matters: RealPage uses a trove of data to help some of the...
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