WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications. In an announcement on social media Monday, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. He was 84. Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state. But his reputation was…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — A local park is hosting a unique fall tradition. Discovery Park of America is hosting their pumpkin village. After much community feedback, the park decided to bring the tradition back. Guests can experience a unique display of pumpkins. The displays are built after some notable characters you may know, like Goldilocks and Snow White. This is…
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. — “I heard a very loud bang and it just wasn’t a normal bang, and then all of the sudden he started screaming ‘help, help’” says Keane Winchester. Winchester and her two-year-old son were relaxing in their living room, when they noticed something wasn’t right. “At first I was like, ‘what is that?’ We have cameras and…
ALAMO, Tenn. — Crockett County is getting in the Halloween spirit with scarecrows. Sports Plus in Alamo is hosting a Scarecrow Contest from October 15 – 19. The money raised from the contest goes to the Noah Organization. Noah stands for neighbors offering assistance and hope. The organization helps families in Crockett county that need help doing everyday tasks. The…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — As the weather turns colder, the fall spirit grows brighter. And one local farm is getting in the spirit. Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Sunset Valley Farms hosted their Third Annual Vendor Fair. Over 10 vendors participated in the two day event. Fair attendee Clarissa Stiger says from decor to homemade cookies, they had all the…
Weather Update – Saturday, October 16 – 5:30 PM TODAY: The passing cold front on Friday brought some showers and cooler temperatures but today we’ve seen some pretty sunny skies. Similar to yesterday, highs reached into the upper 60’s and lower 70’s giving it some real fall-like conditions to match up with the calendar. Clear conditions should be lasting into…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ronnie Tutt, a legendary drummer who spent years playing alongside Elvis Presley and teamed up with other superstars ranging from Johnny Cash to Stevie Nicks, has died. He was 83. In a Facebook post early Sunday, Terie Tutt wrote that her father died at home surrounded by his family. Elvis Presley Enterprises noted that Tutt drummed…
BURKE, Va. (AP) — Police say a man who works for the sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. House of Representatives has been charged with possession of child pornography. Fairfax County police say Stefan Bieret, of Burke, Virginia, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 10 felonies related to possessing child pornography. The Washington Post reported that he was being held without…
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Police in Arkansas say that three people are dead after an incident in which an officer fired his weapon while defending himself from a knife attack. Police provided little information on what happened, including how the people died or what led up to the officer firing his gun. Police did not say whether any…
(CBS Newspath) —Have your kids, nieces, and nephews decided what they want to dress up as for Halloween? If you need inspiration, here are the most popular kids’ costumes this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey. Categories: Video
