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Last Summer Fling… a big picnic of fun
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes will hold its signature event, Last Summer Fling, Aug. 24 from 2-7 p.m. located at 635 West Nocturne Drive. This event raises funds to support the work of the Jewels, middle and high school girls enrolled in the program. The...
Spruce Street Baptist Church making an impact
NASHVILLE, TN — Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville’s oldest African American church, is continuing to make an impact each week through its long-standing food ministry. For 35 years, the Spruce Street Tuesday Feeding Program has distributed meals through delivery and takeout to hundreds of people across the community.
Proposed school choice bill on the ballot this November
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - With election season approaching, voters will have many decisions as they make their way to the polls. One of those decisions includes Amendment Two, also referred to as the school-choice bill. The school choice bill proposes a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to...
Lipman Family Farms acquires Jones & Church in Unicoi
Even though the Jones & Church farm in Unicoi was sold to the Florida-based Lipman Family Farms a couple of weeks ago, Renea Jones said she is still a farmer and will continue to work on the farm. Jones secured the Republican nomination to the 4th House seat in the...
Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to out of state customers
GRIMES, Iowa — Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to customers who are out of state. After years of requests, Grimes Sweetcorn has decided to start fulfilling delivery orders that are out of state. So far Grimes Sweetcorn has delivered to customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Nate Christenson a 2nd generation farmer with Christenson Farms, […]
Helping Hands Back To School Drive Raises More Than $30,000 For Trigg Students
The community and several area organizations partnered with Helping Hands of Trigg County to raise more than $30,000 during the annual Back to School drive Thursday at Hancock’s Neighborhood Market. Helping Hands Chairman K.G. Ariagno told Your News Edge more than 157 children are on the list to go...
Memphis Forecast: Heat Indices to Top 110 Degrees in Parts of Tennessee
Memphis, TN – Tennessee residents can expect another day of sweltering heat, especially in areas along and south of the Tennessee-Mississippi border. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, with heat indices predicted to reach between 105-110 degrees until 7 PM. Additionally, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for regions where the heat index is expected to surpass 110 degrees.
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Offers Full Rides For Trade Students
I wouldn't trade my undergrad experience at the University of Louisville for anything. I learned so much in my classes, but more than that, I learned valuable life skills that have helped me my entire life so far. Thankfully, as a Governor's Scholar and by working hard in high school,...
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
West Wilson Middle welcomes students to new building after tornado destruction
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - It’s a day of new beginnings for students at West Wilson Middle School. Students return to their school in a new building for the first time since the school was destroyed by a tornado in March 2020. West Wilson Middle was one of two...
Thompson’s Station's first liquor store hosts grand-opening celebration
Thompson’s Station’s first liquor store, Tollgate Wine & Spirits, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on Wednesday. The store is located at 1190 Tollgate Blvd, Suite 103, at the entrance to the Tollgate Village subdivision and will provide curbside pickup and delivery services through its website and mobile app within a 15-mile radius.
Ricky Skaggs Celebrates 70th Birthday at Grand Ole Opry
(Photo): Ricky Skaggs (R) and wife Sharon White (L) celebrate his 70th birthday backstage at Grand Ole Opry on Friday, July 19 Photo credit: Chris Hollo / Grand Ole Opry. On Friday, July 19, legendary country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs celebrated a major life milestone while performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Skaggs, an Opry member since 1982, gathered with friends and family backstage to eat cake in celebration of his 70th birthday.
Texas Elderly Couple Was Scammed On Facebook, Suspect Arrested In Florida
Let This Story Serve As A Reminder, Especially For Older Folks, To Be Careful About Who You Do Business With On Social Media. In the age of social media, misinformation and scams run rampant because its hard to verify or check if the people you're doing business with are reputable and most often they present offers and deals that are just too good to pass up.