JACKSON, Tenn. — A family is celebrating a special someone in their family. Tyrone Cole is celebrating his 60th birthday today with his friends and family. The family danced together, shared memories, and just their appreciation for each other. Cole is excited to be spending his birthday around the ones he loves. Cole says he has most of everything he…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local farm hosts their annual Fall Festival. If you’re looking for a family fun event that has something for everyone to enjoy, then Donnell Century Farm might be your next stop. “We have our annual corn maze and pumpkin patch so, we call it like a Pumpkin Fest. And really its available for families or couples…
VICTORIA, British Columbia (AP) — A fire is burning in several containers aboard a cargo ship off Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia, and authorities say hazardous materials in two containers could pose a risk to maritime traffic but not to areas on shore. The Canadian Coast Guard says it received word late Saturday morning that a fire had…
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Twitter has suspended an Indiana congressman’s official account after removing a post about a transgender Biden administration official over a violation of the social media company’s rules. Twitter’s action came after Republican Rep. Jim Banks posted tweets last week regarding Dr. Rachel Levine becoming the first openly transgender four-star officer in the U.S. uniformed services….
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eleven Pablo Picasso artworks have been sold for a combined $109 million in a Las Vegas auction coinciding with the artist’s 140th birthday. The nine paintings and two ceramic pieces had been displayed inside the Picasso restaurant at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art for more than two decades until owner MGM Resorts decided earlier this…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Four years ago, a deadly white supremacist riot in Virginia led pastors in Franklin, Tennessee, to call for the removal of a Confederate monument in their town square. A lawsuit and political maneuverings made that impractical, but a local nonprofit leader had a different idea. Instead of taking the statue down, a new statue and historical…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly handed actor Alec Baldwin the prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a film set. Crew member Maggie Goll said in a statement that she filed an internal complaint with the executive producers of Hulu’s “Into…
(AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. The four-time Grammy winner broke the news Sunday on social media days before his new studio album is due out. He says he’s following government guidelines. He also says he’s unable to do in-person commitments…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Speaking of fundraisers, ‘Oktober’ is in full swing and one local church is celebrating for a good cause. Community members came out to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Jackson for the Oktober Fest earlier today. Funds raised were in support of St. Mary’s and the booster club. It was a family-friendly event. As visitors enjoyed food, live…
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people. A 6-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy were killed Saturday at an event called “Airport Race Wars 2” at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport. The organized event was attended by…
