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Mobile food distribution to be held in January

ALAMO, Tenn. -- A mobile food distribution is being held in January in Alamo. The distribution is being held by the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, along with the US Department of Agriculture. Residents with last names starting with A-H…

BlueOval City shares construction update

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- BlueOval City shared an update on construction. As of now, constructions have: Moved enough soil to fill the Hoover Dam twice Laid 800,000 tons of stone, equal to the weight of 3,555 Statues of Liberty Installed…

Former healthcare worker shares update after 2016 stabbing

SEE ALSO: ‘Heartbroken’: Legal battle ends for Pathways stabbing survivor JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former healthcare worker spoke out on the aftermath of a horrific incident that almost took her life. "No one to this day is held responsible. I…

Judge cuts Tennessee man's 'excessive' 162-year sentence

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who has served 25 years of a 162-year prison term for theft and forgery convictions will be released from prison after a judge and a district attorney found the sentence excessive. Courtney Anderson…

House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence, in a last-ditch effort that stands little chance of…

TWRA stocks local water with trout

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State wildlife officials released a species of fish into local waters for fishing. Anglers in West Tennessee will have the opportunity to fish for trout until…

Early morning house fire totals home in Gibson County

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Gibson County Fire Department responded to a house fire early Thursday morning. The department responded to a house fire along the Alamo Highway around 1 a.m. The department says the firefighters were able to get…

Pediatrics clinic holds event for patients, community

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Rainbow Pediatrics held an event at the Opera House event hall Wednesday. The Holiday Open House allowed patients and community members to bring their children to the opera hall and spend some time together for Christmas. While…

Lexington church hosts 'Holiday Hallelujah'

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The First Baptist Church in Lexington held a Holiday Hallelujah service on Wednesday. The service featured a combined choir and a Christmas story. Those in attendance…

Leaders Education Foundation offers Workforce Ready scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Leaders Education Foundation has announced it is adding Workforce Readiness Scholarships. The new program will award up to $1,000 to students enrolled in Workforce Readiness programs or pursuing industry certifications through community colleges or the Tennessee College…

$800,000 going towards Tennessee education

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Educations says $800,000 is going towards STEM education and more. Wednesday, the department said that 34 districts will be getting grant funding for science, technology, engineering, and math education, middle school career and…

TBI: Three arrests made after nine month investigation

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A nine month drug investigation has led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of drugs and weapons. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says that the investigation into illicit drug activity in Carroll County began…

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