SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say an altercation in the parking lot of a Tennessee water park led to a shooting that wounded two women. Sevierville Police Department spokesman Bob Stahlke told news outlets that officers responded Saturday evening to a report of shots fired at the Soaky Mountain Waterpark. He said police detained three people including the alleged shooter….
GIBSON CO., Tenn. — Many remain without power after overnight storms. According to information from Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, crews are still out working to restore power to many who were affected by last night’s storms. Information received stated that 677 members were without power this morning, with 41 outage trouble spots located and at least seven broken poles. Most…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tax free weekend is in full swing and shoppers are taking advantage of the grocery sales. Virtually all non-alcohol, grocery and dining purchases are tax-free until August 5th. There are no spending limits for food purchases according to the Department of Revenue. For some locals this is the perfect time to stock up on food. “I just…
JACKSON, Tenn. — “Just a wonderful event, I’m really happy Jackson has this going on, for real,” said Cliff Jkson, local rapper. “Our Jackson Home, every year we celebrate ‘731 Day’ and that is just a celebration of our city and the people who make it special,” said Courtney Searcy, Program Director of Our Jackson Home. The annual Porchfest is…
JACKSON, Tenn., — It’s a very special day for the 731 area code. Today is ‘731 Day’ and that means celebrating any and everything 731. There were many events happening today, but one that many looked forward to was the annual water balloon fight at Casey Jones Village. Families and friends gathered to experience the 5th Annual 731 Day Water…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local college welcomes new faces. Jackson State Community College held their Grand Reopening Saturday. The school had closed their doors and moved completely online due to the pandemic. Now the school is expecting all classes in person for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Today, students had the opportunity to register for classes, discuss financial aid, and…
GIBSON CO., Tenn. — First Responders and local farmers team up for a prevention training. Saturday local farmers and First Responders joined together for a Grain Bin Rescue Training. “Road crops have increasingly become more popular in the last couple of years. So you are starting to see more and more grain bins around. And obviously the more grain bins…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Federal health officials say Florida has reported more than 21,600 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic. The state has become the new national epicenter for the virus, accounting for around a fifth of all new cases in the U.S. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has resisted mandatory…
McKenzie, Tenn. — West TN senior facility names new director. According to a news release from Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie, TN, a new Executive Director has been named. Lisa Griffin will assume the position of Executive Director beginning on August 1. She will follow former administrator, Letha Basford who is retiring, per the release. Griffin has 12 years of…
(AP) — Millions of people in the U.S. who haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine could soon have a new reason to roll up their sleeves: money in their pockets. President Joe Biden is calling on states and local governments to join those that already are handing out dollars for shots. New York, the nation’s biggest city, started doling out $100…
