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The Spot Eatery holds grand opening in Bells

BELLS, Tenn. -- A new eat "spot" has opened in West Tennessee. The Spot Eatery is located in Bells. It all started with a little boy from New Jersey obsessed with the…

Fiber Optic Boot Camp to be held in July

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The sixth annual Fiber Optic Boot Camp is being held in July. According to Jackson State Community College, the boot camp will be a five day,…

TDS Telecommunications to bring internet upgrade to Bruceton

MADISON, Wis. -- TDS Telecommunications customers are getting an internet upgrade. According to a news release, around 2,500 customers in Bruceton will soon have up to 8Gig internet speeds. “We are investing in the newest generation of fiber technology to…

Governor Lee signs off on eliminating community boards with police oversight power

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation that will gut Tennessee’s community oversight boards and instead replace the panels with review committees that have no power to investigate police misconduct allegations. Lee, a Republican, quietly…

WWII soldier's remains identified, will be buried in Tennessee hometown

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The remains of a U.S. Army corporal who was killed in Germany during World War II have been identified and will be buried in his Tennessee hometown, officials said Thursday. Joe A. Vinyard, 23, was assigned…

Commission holds off on decertifying former officer charged in Tyre Nichols death

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee commission that enforces standards for police has recommended that proceedings to bar an officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols from serving in law enforcement in the state be suspended until his…

'Cloud Nine' sensory integration room opens at Nova Early Learning Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school cut the ribbon for a new facility that will benefit the students. Nova Early Learning Center opened up their "Cloud Nine" sensory integration room at their school. "Nova Early Learning Center is the early…

Exit 56 Blues Fest returns Memorial Day weekend

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Get ready for a weekend filled with great food and music! The Exit 56 Blues Fest is returning to Brownsville for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, the…

Plate lunches, sweets & more: New cafe opens in Henderson

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A new eatery has opened its doors in the Chester County community. Stoll's Cafe, located at 1212 Highway 45 North in Henderson, celebrated their grand opening this week. The cafe serves sandwiches, plate lunches, casseroles, and…

New bill gives teachers 'largest pay raise in state history'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A historic bill will bring changes to teachers' pay in the State of Tennessee. On Thursday, Governor Bill Lee signed the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act. A news release states the landmark bill "will give teachers the largest…

Death row inmate challenges new Tennessee post-conviction law

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate is challenging the newly expanded authority of the appointed state attorney general over some capital punishment proceedings. Lawmakers recently removed the power from locally elected prosecutors who have stated their opposition…