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Tennessee McKamey Manor haunted attraction owner arrested, charged with domestic violence
The owner of an immersive haunted attraction in Tennessee was arrested Friday on domestic assault charges. An arrest affidavit shows Russ McKamey was taken into custody around 4 a.m. Friday at his Stephenson Road home in Summertown. ...
Nominations Now Open for Tennessee Early Educator Awards
Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Tennessee Early Educator Awards. These awards aim to honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the early childhood education profession, and highlight the critical role high-quality early education plays for Tennessee’s children, families, and communities.
Report: Tennessee among top states with people in financial distress
(The Center Square) – More people in Tennessee face financial distress than in nearly every other state, according to a new report. The study by the personal finance website WalletHub, a commercial finance website, compared the states across nine metrics. Included were the average credit score, change in number of bankruptcy filings between March 2023 and March 2024 and the share of people with accounts in distress. “Measuring the share...
The TDH is emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases as Tennesseans embrace the great outdoors this summer
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, for most individuals, a tick or mosquito bite may only cause local skin irritation or mild, flu-like symptoms. However, some bites can lead to serious illnesses with severe consequences, such as long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage, or even death. Many tick and mosquito-borne diseases lack vaccines or specific treatments, making prevention crucial.
Nashville mayor affair: More on the case former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie is accused of researching
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was implicated in a federal indictment Friday afternoon after her former security guard, NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie, was indicted on wire fraud and false statement charges. Cantrell, who has not been indicted, was referenced as “Public Official One, Mayor of the...
Last of several MS-13 members that committed multiple crimes in Middle Tennessee are sentenced
SEATTLE - After more than eight years of investigation, the last defendant of 18 La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members was charged with felonies stemming from a multi-year investigation led by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The investigation involved charges for racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering,...
Nashville Symphony announces layoffs amid ongoing financial challenges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Symphony is citing ongoing financial challenges stemming from the pandemic as to why it chose to lay off a small number of employees. The symphony said receipts from ticket sales, fundraising and building rentals haven’t fully recovered to pre-Covid levels — at the same time, its expenses have increased and remained higher than pre-Covid levels.
Reese Witherspoon Made a Big Lifestyle Change After Her Divorce From Jim Toth
Reese Witherspoon is taking a page from the Kelly Clarkson and Angelina Jolie’s playbook. Sometimes a new location is the perfect remedy after a major life change. While Clarkson and Jolie moved to New York City, the 48-year-old actress decided that Nashville, Tennessee would be the ideal spot for her post-divorce life from Jim Toth. Angelina Jolie Revealed That Her Ongoing Court Battle With Brad Pitt Is Exhausting It’s been refreshing for Witherspoon to get out of Los Angeles for a while. “Reese has always said she’s a total Southern girl, so returning to her roots was a dream,” a source told...
FedEx: Package delays possible due to global tech outage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx is activating contingency plans due to the ongoing global technology outage. FedEx says delays are possible for package deliveries earmarked for Friday, July19. Updates will be posted to FedEx’s Service Alerts page.
Man indicted for reckless homicide after gunfire during dice game kills woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A grand jury has indicted a man for reckless homicide after gunshots fired during a dice game killed a woman. 18-year-old Marvin Watkins was indicted by the grand jury Thursday, according to court documents. On December 9, 2023, police said Watkins and several others were playing dice...
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