FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first cruise ship is preparing to leave a U.S. port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill. Celebrity Edge will depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Saturday evening with the number of passengers limited to 40 percent capacity, and with virtually all passengers vaccinated against COVID-19. Celebrity Cruises says they meet…
SHILOH, Tenn. — Shiloh cannons to bring in July 4th with a boom! Shiloh National Military Park will present cannon firing demonstrations for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. According to a news release, the park has scheduled demonstrations to be provided by the Shiloh Cannon Crew, who will be firing a 6-pounder gun across the street from the visitor center….
SANT ESTEVE SESROVIRES, Spain (AP) — The widow of John McAfee, the British-American tycoon who died in a Spanish prison this week while awaiting extradition to the United States, has demanded a “thorough investigation” of his death saying her husband did not appear suicidal when they last spoke. Authorities in Spain are conducting an autopsy but have indicated that everything…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging Tennessee’s first-of-its-kind law that requires businesses and government facilities to post signs if they let transgender people use multiperson public bathrooms or similar facilities of their choice. The ACLU brought the lawsuit on behalf of Bob Bernstein, owner of Fido restaurant in Nashville, and Kye…
This week’s Pet of the week is Skrat! Skrat came to Saving The Animals Together through one of their rescue partners. He came in emaciated and scared. The past few weeks in his foster home, he has blossomed! He’s put on weight and gained some confidence. He does well with his foster siblings. He is up to date on his…
Updated Saturday June 26th 6 a.m. A warm day ahead with dewpoints in the lower 70’s and lower 90’s for actual temperatures will make for higher heat index today so take plenty of breaks and drink fluids frequently if out in the afternoon today. Humid, warm & partly cloudy skies will stick around tonight and hang around during the weekend….
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials are dedicating a cemetery marker to a former state representative who made a lasting impact for women in Tennessee. On Friday state officials and many from the Gibson County community were seen standing in front of the Yorkville Cemetery. There’s a new cemetery marker for Banks Turner, a state representative in 1920 who was the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A successful run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes detailed preparation, a focused skill set, and at times a little luck. Nashville resident Greg Blachon is all too familiar with the mountain’s racing procedures, beginning with choosing the right car. “This is a Volkswagen engine with a triple turbo setup, and it provides the in…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. — Just off the dock of the Fisherdale Marina in Decaturville, the Pinta ship is currently docked. The replica ship is a traveling museum modeled after one of three ships that sailed with Christopher Columbus in 1492. “Generally we are traveling 10 to 11 months a year, hitting 30 to 40 different ports, and it generally will take…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Feeding the community, one box at a time. The Health, Hunger, and Hope Network Organization at First Baptist Church of Middleton is doing just that. The volunteer organization partnered with the Mid-South Food Bank, along with Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee to distribute 509 boxes Friday. Organization member Ann Baxter says they distribute…
