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Tennessee officer fatally shoots armed man during welfare check

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee police officer fatally shot an armed man during a welfare check, authorities said. Franklin police responded Monday night to a request for a welfare check on a man who was threatening self-harm, the agency…

Tax free weekend set for July 28-30

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer is almost over and parents are preparing for back-to-school shopping. The traditional tax free holiday is only a few days away and parents can take advantage of…

Officer-involved shooting Blount County

BLOUNT CO., Tenn.---TBI investigation being held for officer-involved shooting in Blount County. According to a TBI news release, the 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond has requested TBI agents to investigate incidents that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday…