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18 local businesses participate in The Taste at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Taste at Fun Fest is a unique event that allows people to support local restaurants and food trucks. Eighteen different restaurants and food trucks participated in this year's event. " It takes a lot for the vendors to come," said Detra Cleven, the President...
Brad Paisley’s The Store Launches School Supply Drive for Middle Tennessee Families
The Store, located on 12th Ave S in Nashville, was founded to help combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty. To address a growing need, The Store is expanding beyond with The School Store, a new project aimed at providing school supplies for Middle Tennessee families.
Johnston touts record, wins traditional GOP backers in race for Tennessee's 5th District
Courtney Johnston arrives at a Brentwood conference room at 7 a.m. on a Tuesday with a spring in her step despite the early hour. As coffee brews, she greets attendees of the Hillsboro-Brentwood Exchange Club, chatting about their concerns with attention and respect. Compared with incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles ― who...
Donelson residents want answers from state about construction
A new state office building is being built on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Residents, even a Metro council member, say the state has left them in the dark about the project. From questions about noise and inspection reports, they want answers.
First responders receive recognition in two local towns
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Cities across West Tennessee are showing their appreciation for first responders. We visited two cities, both hosting events centered around saying ‘thank you’ to first responders. In Humboldt, a recognition ceremony was held to honor the Humboldt Fire Department and the Humboldt Area Rescue...
Lexington City School Approves Lunch Fees
The Lexington City School System will be increasing breakfast and lunch fees for the 2024-25 school year and reviewed board policies during the monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16th. The board had been studying the feasibility of providing free lunches to all students, but they decided that the cost of...
Man accused of terrorizing family for months charged with attempted murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend and her family for months was booked in the Shelby County jail Wednesday on nearly a dozen charges in at least six different incidents. Jakeel Perkins, 28, is facing charges of criminal attempted second-degree murder, reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, using a firearm to […]
Man accused of shooting ex at her job over break-up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a man went to his ex-girlfriend’s workplace and shot her after she told him she no longer wanted to date him. Sherwon Newsom, 34, was booked in the Shelby County Jail Wednesday for attempted second-degree murder and is being held on a $500,000 bond. The shooting happened on June 8 […]
“There are serious allegations”: Council members get update on MAS problems
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly a month after MAS Director Ty Coleman was placed on leave, Memphis City Council members received an update on conditions at Memphis Animal Services. During a council committee meeting Tuesday, the city’s Chief Operating Officer, Antonio Adams, presented a 30-day—to six-month performance improvement plan for the animal shelter. Adams said the […]
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