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Henry Co. Junior Livestock Auction Surpasses Last Year
Paris, Tenn.–It was a long day and a late night, but it was worth it for everyone involved in this year’s Junior Livestock Auction at the Henry County Fair. Officials said proceeds from Thursday night’s annual Auction surpassed the $435,000 that was raised last year. A total 120 exhibitors showed their steer, lambs, goats and hogs in the Livestock Arena. This morning, fair officials were still calculating the total, which will be announced later. In photo, exhibitors show their hogs during the Junior Market Hog Show in the morning. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
Nonprofit, ice cream shop host event to save second oldest sign in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - On Saturday, Aug. 17, many will have the chance to preserve history while simultaneously enjoying a sweet treat. Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House, home to the second oldest sign in Tennessee, has been a beacon for Cookeville over the past 74 years. Sitting atop...
Tennessee Woman Forced to Give Birth Alone in Jail Cell Toilet…and Other News on Solitary Confinement This Week
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Nashville area weather: Friday storms could bring damaging winds, heavy rain to Middle Tennessee
The Nashville area will experience scattered thunderstorms on Friday, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service expects additional showers and storms to develop throughout the morning across Middle Tennessee then move southeastward through the area into the afternoon. "Some of these storms could become severe and produce...
SKYHAWK SOCCER FALLS IN SEASON OPENER AT NORTH ALABAMA
FLORENCE, Ala.- The University of Tennessee at Martin soccer team fought hard in the season opener this evening but fell to North Alabama by a score of 1-0. The Skyhawks were led in shots by Izzy Patterson and Peyton Cook with two attempts apiece while both of Cook's tries were on goal. Makayla Robinson, Brooke Kala (one shot on goal) and Nyeemah Prescod-Beckles (one shot on goal) each fired a shot apiece while freshman Unni Wolf put a shot on goal.
According to the Farmers' Almanac, Memphis could see a snowy winter this year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It may be mid-August, and it might feel like the low 100s outside, but it seems like the perfect time to talk about some cooler weather. This past week, the Farmers' Almanac published their winter outlook for this upcoming winter. While this can be fun to look at, especially during these hot days of summer, there are some more accurate predictions from the Climate Prediction Center we can look at as well to get a better idea of what the Winter can look like.
Sharon Man Arrested in Dresden for Vehicular Theft
A Sharon man has been charged with vehicular theft, evading arrest and other charges after Weakley County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to Palmersville highway 89. At the scene, deputies found a vehicle wrecked and on fire. The owner of the vehicle told deputies that 37 year old Dustin Roberts had stolen her truck after an altercation.
Dax Isbell of UT Martin Golf Selected for Prestigious NCAA Forum
Dax Isbell, a junior golfer from the University of Tennessee at Martin, has been selected to represent the Ohio Valley Conference at the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum this fall. He and Tennessee State's Warona Mdlulwa will attend the forum from November 21-24 in Charlotte, NC. The forum, established in 1997, has positively impacted over 5,000 student-athletes by enhancing their leadership skills, values, and networks. Isbell recently completed a successful All-OVC season and excels academically with a 3.86 GPA in sport business.
Jackson intersection of deadly Aug. 4 car crash debated by Madison Co. Highway Committee
In the aftermath of a tragic car accident that killed two young Jacksonians on Aug. 4 at the intersection of Windy City and McClellan roads, the Madison County Highway Committee met on Wednesday to discuss remedial solutions at the intersection. Aaliyah Ayala, 21, and her boyfriend Connor White, 20, lost their lives at the intersection after a collision with another vehicle. Ayala's sister Brynnlee Merriwether, 17, was an occupant in the vehicle with the couple and was...
PGA TOUR Pro Jordan Spieth and Family Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Present $500,000 Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Grant
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- PGA TOUR star Jordan Spieth and his wife, Annie, kicked off FedEx St. Jude Championship week with a special visit: a personal tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® where they presented a check for $500,000 on behalf of the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814620103/en/ PGA TOUR star Jordan Spieth and his wife, Annie, kicked off FedEx St. Jude Championship week, Monday, Aug. 12, with a personal tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where they presented a check for $500,000 on behalf of the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. From left: Jordan Spieth, Annie Spieth, Laura Moses of WME; Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. (Photo: ALSAC / St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)
ATM repair workers robbed by person armed with AK-47
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating a robbery that happened at an ATM on Thursday morning. The robbery happened around 9:45 a.m. at a First Horizon ATM at 140 Mitchell Road. Three people, including a security guard, were at the ATM to make repairs when they were approached...
Memphis basketball legend Penny Hardaway couldn't refrain from asking Collin Morikawa for golf advice
Penny Hardaway stared intently, studying Collin Morikawa from the tee box on No. 18 at TPC Southwind in Memphis Wednesday. Memphis basketball’s head coach – and a legendary NBA figure – was the pupil this time. “I never asked him one golf question until we got to...
UT Knoxville to receive $500k to research automotive cybersecurity
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As new vehicles become even more connected to the internet, how can drivers feel safe knowing their car could be the target of a cyberattack? That seems to be a question researchers at the University of Tennessee will be working to resolve using funds from the Tennessee Department of Economic and […]
Shots fired in Dollar General parking lot: Chattanooga man charged with attempted murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man faces attempted first degree murder charges after police say he opened fire on a car full of women in a Dollar General parking lot. The incident happened back on the afternoon of August 9th at the Dollar General on Wilcox Boulevard, according to an affidavit our newsroom obtained.
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