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Chattanooga ranks fourth among Tennessee cities with the worst drivers, study finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Consumer Affairs released a new study of Tennessee cities with the worst drivers. Chattanooga is ranked fourth on that list, surpassing Nashville. The Study is based on Tennessee cities with a population of 50,000 people or more. It claims that about 6 out of every 100,000...
Lafayette firefighters tackle home fire
The Lafayette County Fire Department responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon. At about 2:13 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to County Road 317 for a report of a structure fire. The residents at the house had evacuated from the structure before crews arrived. Engine 15 was the first to arrive on the scene and reported […] The post Lafayette firefighters tackle home fire appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files
Prosecutors and defense attorneys have petitioned the Lafayette County Circuit Court to seal the case against the man accused of killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee in 2022. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. was arrested on July 22, 2022, and charged with Lee’s murder. He was indicted on a capital murder charge and has been out on a […] The post State, defense ask court to seal Herrington case files appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Library holding Back to School Bash 2024
Whether you are excited for, or dreading summer break’s end, we are having a “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.!. Come out and enjoy some yummy food trucks, run through the obstacle course in a bouncy castle, get your craft on, and even see a fire truck and ambulance up close and personal.
Woman helps neighbor after husband dies from cancer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A MidSouth woman reached out to WREG to extend a helping hand to a grieving neighbor after her husband’s lengthy cancer battle. The two kept in touch during his treatments and when he passed, she wanted to do more. Ida Taylor lives in rural Byhalia, Mississippi, and for more than 20 years […]
Cherry Creek Orchards’ Peach Festival
Ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2024-07-18 09:38:22. SUMMARY: Last Saturday, my husband eagerly suggested visiting Cherry Creek Orchards in Pontotoc, Mississippi, for fresh peaches. Despite not knowing what prompted his idea, I quickly agreed. Cherry Creek Orchards is famous among North Mississippi locals for its fresh, seasonal produce like peaches, plums, and tomatoes. During our visit, my husband humorously insisted on buying a large box of peaches, which he bit into before even leaving the parking lot. This Saturday, Cherry Creek Orchards will host Peach Festival '24, featuring orchard tours, food trucks, crafts, kids' activities, and live music. It's a perfect day to enjoy Mississippi's finest peaches.
Fraud is Fraud: Cook County Pet Insurance Fraud Investigation Prompts Arrest
ADEL, COOK COUNTY, Georgia – Laura Goins (38) of Collierville, Tennessee is the focus of an arrest due to alleged criminal activity in Cook County. Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King has officially announced Goin’s arrest in connection with a pet insurance fraud investigation in Cook County.
Center Hill Lake To Host Wakeboarding Event
Center Hill Lake will play host to a wakeboarding competition that brings some of the nation’s best to the Upper Cumberland this weekend. The water sport features riders towed by a motorboat across its wake allowing the rider to perform aerial maneuvers. Pates Ford Media Manager Jeff Eslick said the best wakeboarders are some of the best athletes in the world.
Operation Clean Sweep nets record indictments
July 17 – DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced today that this month’s Grand Jury, under what is called Operation Clean Sweep, set a record by indicting over 500 felony crimes. “This is the highest number of indictments in a single Grand Jury for this office,” said...
Voucher debate on the national stage
Good afternoon! This is Liz Schubauer, city editor at The Tennessean, filling in for education reporter Rachel Wegner. An education debate familiar to Tennesseans took center stage nationally yesterday as Gov. Bill Lee addressed the Republican National Convention. Lee called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" and criticized the Biden-Harris administration. ...
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding for hospitals across the state. Williams said the work he did was essential to the hospital industry.
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