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Hear, hear! Audio, a 4-eared Tennessee cat, is turning heads & going viral
Mt. JULIET, Tenn. — A 4-eared Tennessee feline is just a few weeks old, but is already a viral superstar around the globe. The cat, whose name is Audio, had a rocky start to life, but now has blue skies ahead. True Rescue animal shelter says someone turned in...
GBI Arrests Calhoun Man in Deadly Shooting Investigation in Murray County
The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the shooting death of Jeffery Tyler Ray, age 18, of Rydal, GA. On August 25, 2024, the GBI was...
Krystal Keith Remembers Her Father, Toby Keith, ‘the Portrait of Strength and Courage’
To fans who mourned Toby Keith’s death at 62 on Feb. 5, the country star was the beloved Big Dog Daddy who sold 44 million albums and racked up 10 billion streams of such wry and brash hits as “How Do You Like Me Now?!” and “Beer for My Horses.”
Softball Recap: Heritage Extends Home Winning Streak to 21
Heritage had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Coahulla Creek Colts an 8-0 shutout. The Generals' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last five games.
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in more than a dozen states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least eight deaths have now been reported, including new fatalities...
Tennessee Treasury Returns Over $20,000 in Unclaimed Property to Non Profits
In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state. This initiative highlights the Department’s commitment to supporting nonprofits that play a crucial role in Tennessee communities.
BlueCross BlueShield holding drive-thru flu shot clinic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is partnering with city Church for a drive-thru flu shot clinic on September 7. According to the CDC, flu viruses and other respiratory viruses like COVID-19 will likely be spreading in the fall and winter, making it important for people to get a flu vaccine.
GBI Arrests Calhoun Man in Deadly Shooting Investigation in Murray County
Wednesday, August 28, 2024–6:50 p.m. The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the shooting death of Jeffery Tyler Ray, age 18, of Rydal, GA. On...
Harris-Walz goes to Georgia and watchdog groups say Telegram ignored warnings: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign in Georgia. Israel launches a huge military operation in the West Bank. Nonprofit watchdogs say Telegram ignored their concerns before the company’s CEO was arrested. And what to know as the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. Here’s what to know today.
Nashville Looks to the Future as Federal Pandemic Dollars Dry Up
COVID-19 remains circulating in Nashville and around the state. Case counts have steadily risen all summer, and this month, rates of newly reported cases in both Davidson County and Tennessee are the highest they’ve been since early 2023. The surge (markedly smaller than high marks from 2020-2022, but still...
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