JACKSON, Tenn. — Imagine booking an anniversary trip, all inclusive — or so you thought. It’s supposed to be by the beach, but instead it smells like it’s by the sewer. “We were getting an upgraded room. We were getting our vows renewed. It was all exclusive. All that good stuff,” Cristy Lawler said. It was a trip to celebrate…
DENMARK, Tenn. — Local first responders are being trained to save lives when they could be in danger through a program being put on by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The program called ALERRT, which stands for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, held a two-day training course at the West Tennessee Regional Training Center, formerly West Middle School, in Denmark…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Something as simple as a box fan can make all the difference when it comes to surviving the oppressive summer heat. The sound of a fan blowing is music to Mary McCorale’s ears. “It helps a whole lot,” she said. “It’s a lifesaver. ” McCorale has lived in her home on Lockwood Drive for more than 40…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — One area sheriff was honored last week at the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association conference in Sevierville. Carroll County Sheriff Andy Dickson was sworn in as the new president of the association. He will serve as the spokesperson for the group and work with other sheriffs from across the state. Dickson is the only sheriff in Carroll County’s history…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Protesters gathered Wednesday in the Hub City to voice their concerns about the health care debate. The group called “Indivisible Jackson” met outside Senator Lamar Alexander’s office to share their concern about hasty voting on health care. “Right now the bill that they’re going to be voting on, they don’t even know what’s in it,” Indivisible Jackson founder Cindy…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Get ready to stock up on school supplies. Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 28. “We’ve got a lot of product that’s come in today,” Target Executive Team Leader for Logistics Zachary Pendergrass said. Stores are stocking up for the sales tax holiday. Pendergrass said they have supplies staged and ready…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — A Wednesday afternoon apartment fire puts four families out of their homes. The blaze took place around 1:30 p.m. at Oak Haven Plaza Apartments. The EMA director tells us four families were displaced and that three of those will be assisted by the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A biblical passage that has long been displayed at an East Tennessee city’s police headquarters will be removed following a complaint. Local news outlets report on Wednesday that Knoxville City Law Director Charles Swanson says the East Tennessee chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a complaint in February about Knoxville police’s plaque, which is…
This year’s Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee is coming up this week, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 28, and ending Sunday, July 30 at 11:59 p.m. To learn more including what items qualify, visit the state’s Sales Tax Holiday web page. Categories: Seen On 7
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in western Kentucky is offering prime viewing spots for the upcoming total solar eclipse next month. The park is planning a series of programs to educate about the eclipse predicted to happen Aug. 21. “Sun and Moon Days” will go from Aug. 16 to 23. Park officials…
