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Annual tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. During this holiday, Tennesseans can save nearly 10 percent on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Tennesseans can purchase clothing and school supplies tax-free if they are priced at $100 or […] The post Annual tax-free weekend set for July 26-28 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
FAFSA Frenzy: Tennessee Higher Education hosting FAFA clinics in Montgomery County
The Tennessee High Education Education Commission (THEC) and tnAchieves will host clinics statewide to help the Class of 2024 complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The THEC and tnAchieves have launched FAFSA Frenzy to remind and support students to complete their FAFSA by the Aug. 1 deadline,...
Danger Zones: Tennessee’s 5 Cities with the Highest Homicide Rates
Travelers are drawn to Tennessee, the “Volunteer State,” by its rich history in country music, breathtaking scenery, and kind people. It is important to recognize, nevertheless, that Tennessee, like any other state, has areas with higher rates of crime. Using statistics to identify locations that can raise safety...
Oversized load set to travel through Tri-Cities Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning travelers that another oversized load will be traveling through East Tennessee this week. Mark Nagi said that it will be going from Knoxville to Kingsport starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday. He also said that rolling roadblocks will...
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create...
Lane College alumni and SuperBowl champion Jacoby Jones passes away at the age of 40
Former Lane College alumni, n-f-l player and super bowl champion jacoby jones has passed away. The national football league made the announcement Sunday, along with two teams he played for. Jones was known for scoring two touchdowns in ‘super bowl 47′ for the Baltimore ravens. The team said his charisma,...
Shooting in north Jackson leaves one man dead
JACKSON, Tenn. — One person is dead following a Sunday afternoon shooting in north Jackson. On Sunday, July 14, at approximately 12:50 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a 911 call of a shooting on 51 Marlow Drive. Upon arrival, officers found 31-year-old Winston Pearson lying...
Tenn. mom allegedly drowned 7-year-old daughter in creek 'after having a rough day'
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old woman was arrested this week after she allegedly drowned her young daughter following a "rough day." On Saturday, July 13, the Henderson Police Department received information that a child drowned in Drakes Creek near Sanders Ferry Road. Detectives went to the scene and concluded that the child's mother, Brandi Elliott, killed her daughter. She was arrested and booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
Experienced JC Eagles looking strong in preseason
Jackson Christian’s football team can’t have a much better season than it had last year. The Eagles finished 2023 10-2 after starting the season 9-0 and winning a playoff game. But as everyone in the program would like to achieve more, there’s one thing that head coach Darby...
Donny Crawford Retires as Lane College Baseball Coach
After two seasons at the helm of the Lane College baseball program, Donny Crawford has announced his retirement as head coach. Lane hired Crawford to lead the baseball program in June of 2022. Crawford, who previously coached at Stillman College, turned that baseball program into a powerhouse over the 11 years he led the program.
One resident offers local youth a day of Summer fun
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Hub City is takes a splash into summer with a day full of fun. The host of Community Splash, TJ Robinson, finds a refreshing way to give back with an evening of water slides, vendors, food trucks and music for entertainment. It’s the first time this has...
Sneaker Sunday kicks off at Mt. Zion in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—One local church kicks off a special week of activities with a unique service. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 201 West Chester Street in Jackson hosts its Sneaker Sunday service today. The service, held at 10 this morning, invites members of the congregation to put on...
Annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at UT Martin
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
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