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Hartselle soldier, Purple Heart recipient, recalls drone attack
Jul. 27—Chaos and blood awakened Sgt. Jared McKelvy of Hartselle in January while he was sleeping at an Army base near the Jordan-Syrian border. A one-way attack drone struck the soldier's base on Jan. 28, killing three soldiers and injuring 47 others, according to the U.S. Central Command, including McKelvy. "It hit about 5:30 a.m. on a Sunday, and I was sleeping in," said McKelvy, 27, who is ...
The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
CHORD Meets 6-8PM This Monday at Greenhouse
Murfreesboro, TN - CHORD meets at 6:00 o'clock this coming Monday night at Greenhouse Ministries, 307 S. Academy Street. If you are not familiar with CHORD, it's a group that encourages partnerships with artists, bands, venues, and event organizers. The theme of this month's meeting is "Music, Mood, and Mental Health" and the featured artists are Everette Brown and Doug Mathis.
Eighth & Main reopens at former Big Shake's with new menu, burgers, old favorites and more
When Big Shake's Hot Nashville Chicken announced it would be closing its franchise earlier this year, it came as a great disappointment for many Nashville Hot Chicken fanatics. At Columbia's downtown location at 822 S. Main St., which first opened in late 2021, co-owners Belinda Corken and Amy McGee were faced with two...
Officers Successfully Identify Suspect in 4-Car Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
7/29/24 1:00 p.m. Update: 21-year-old convicted felon Donte Bell, Jr. of Nashville was apprehended and booked into the Wilson County Jail moments ago. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Following a four-car hit-and-run injury crash on Friday afternoon, officers successfully identified the driver responsible and obtained warrants for his arrest. At...
Smyrna Airport Director John Black announces retirement: 'I am truly grateful'
Long-time Smyrna Airport Executive Director John Black announced he'll be retiring by the end of 2024, according to a press release. “I am truly grateful to have had the incredible opportunity to be part of the growth and development of one of Rutherford County's greatest assets,” Black said in the press release from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority. “We have accomplished so much with an amazing team, and the airport is set for a bright future ahead.” ...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Downpours, Localized Flooding Expected Sunday
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a dramatic shift in weather as heavy downpours and potential flooding are expected on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Nashville forecasts very heavy rain throughout the day, posing a significant flood risk for low-lying areas and those with poor drainage.
New Elkmont elementary school set to open in less than a week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Students from the now-closed Piney Chapel Elementary School and Elkmont Elementary School will be walking through unfamiliar hallways this year since a new school was built to house both schools. “I get excited every year, but I will say this year I think we are more...
Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee: here’s a list of exempt items
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tax-free weekend is back in Tennessee, and traditional sales tax on back-to-school items like clothes, computers and other supplies are exempt. The tax-free weekend starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Items sold in-store and online are eligible, but restrictions do apply. Below is […]
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