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Gretchen Wilson Went to Extremes to Sell Her Luxurious Tennessee Home [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson recently sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, and in a new interview, the country singer reveals that she had to jump through some unusual hoops to get the deal done. Talking to Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul, the "Redneck Woman' singer revealed that she had...
Tennessee Team Earns Third Place at National 4-H Forestry Invitational
Tennessee placed third among 10 states that competed in the 44th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 21 through Wednesday July 24. The invitational was held at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp and Conference Center near Weston, West Virginia. The event was sponsored by Farm Credit, Green Diamond Resource Company, Society of American Foresters, Southern Regional Extension Forestry, F and W Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and West Virginia University Extension.
Gov. Lee Announces TN’s First Major League Baseball Game
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Aug. 9 the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will play a regular season game in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This historic announcement marks the first American or National League game played in Tennessee.
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan challenges primary loss, alleges illegal crossover voting
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, is challenging his primary loss, alleging more than 1,000 Anderson County voters who were not legitimate Republicans crossed over to cast a GOP ballot in the race he lost by just 258 votes. Ragan's challenge rests on controversial state law that states only "bona fide"...
See It: Opening Night at the 2024 Tennessee State Fair
The Tennessee State Fair kicked off on Thursday in Lebanon and thousands of guests came out for opening night. The Tennessee State Fair has been hosted in WIlson County since 2021 when the Fairgrounds in Nashville shifted to the development of GEODIS Park and multi-use housing. The State Fair hosts traditional livestock competitions, tractor pull at the Motor Sports Arena, and several carnival rides for all ages. Deep fryers kept busy with funnel cakes, Oreos and corndogs. The State Fair will continue through August 24.
Standoff in Allenton Heights comes to an end
JACKSON, Tenn.—A shooting which turned into a standoff with one individual and the Jackson Police Department has ended. According to JPD, they were alerted on their shot spotter around 10:40 Saturday morning regarding 4 rounds of shots fired in the area of Allenton Heights. Almost immediately, police said that...
MSCS Director of Safety and Security resigns
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools announced on Saturday that they’ve received the resignation of Executive Director of Safety and Security, George Harris. Harris informed the District that he is stepping away for “personal reasons.” He issued the following statement: “Effective August 17, 2024, I will be resigning as Executive Director of Safety and […]
Jackson-grown WWI hero honored 105 years after death
George Washington Burney, Jr., was born in Jackson in 1895 on March 13. He died on March 11, 1919, just a couple days short of his 24th birthday. Burney was honored on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Midtown Jackson, for remarkable actions he made a few months before his death.
Tipsters alert us to east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn.–JPD investigates a shooting at a local housing complex. Just before 11 this morning, we received word from a WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News tipster of a shooting at Allenton Heights in Jackson. Upon arrival, our crews witnessed at least seven police vehicles, and a fire truck on scene. An...
Memphis Area Under Heat Advisory, NWS Warns of Heat Index Up to 106 Degrees
Residents across the Memphis area need to prepare for sweltering temperatures as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory in effect today from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT. According to the NWS report, the advisory covers several counties in East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee, where heat index values are expected to reach up to 106 degrees.
Grizzlies analyst slams NBA after 2024-25 schedule release: 'I see disrespect'
2024-25 is being viewed as a season of redemption for the Memphis Grizzlies. After taking the league by storm from 2021-2023 by rattling off a combined 107 wins, claiming consecutive second-seed finishes in the Western Conference standings, and winning the franchise's lone two Southwest Division titles over this span, the team's upward trajectory came to a screeching halt last season due to key player absences and a record-setting number of injury-related issues.
Doctors see increase in heat-related illness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dangerous heat is blazing across our area as many have outdoor plans this weekend with the FedEx St. Jude Championship bringing thousands to Memphis. Doctors warn more and more people are going to the ER with heat-related illnesses. “Definitely want to make sure you stay hydrated in this high, high heat,” said David […]
Volunteer cleans 600 headstones, unearthing Memphis history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With a spray and scrape, every stone’s story is revealed by Sheena Barnett at Elmwood Cemetery in South Memphis. Barnett has volunteered for four years and cleaned more than 600 headstones. She has also taken time to research every single person. “It made me really realize what treasures cemeteries are. They are […]
2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship final-round odds, golfers to watch
Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship and only 1 golfer is within 5 strokes of the lead in the 1st playoff event. Below, we look at BetMGM Sportsbook’s 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Memphis, Tenn. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets. Hideki Matsuyama, who opened at +2500 to win, is at 17-under-par 193 and will take a 5-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at TPC Southwind (7,243 yards, par 70). Matsuyama is the No. 13 player in...
Developers in Shelby County will be required to have more transparency if they want taxpayer funds
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Community development in Shelby County could soon start looking a lot different, and residents will have more of a seat at the table. New regulations are going into effect that will require private companies to be more transparent with their development initiatives if they want taxpayer funds.
Cordova could lose fire station on Trinity, some fear
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Parts of Cordova may soon be without a fire station after plans were announced to close one down, less than four years after the county invested millions to build a new station. Come this Fall, Shelby County Fire Station 65 off Trinity Road in south Cordova may be no more, according to […]
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