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'I can’t be the only one': Docuseries on 'Women Who Rock'

NEW YORK (AP) — As a percussion protégé growing up in the Bay Area, Sheila Escovedo would ask visiting bands if she could sit in. She was often told to beat it. FILE - Chaka Khan…

Cat on the lam: Pet caught after weeks on the run at airport

BOSTON (AP) — A family's beloved pet cat that's been dodging airport personnel, airline employees, and animal experts since escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport about three weeks ago was finally caught Wednesday. [caption id="attachment_1159512" align="aligncenter"…

Tennessee gov: School voucher program to start immediately

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that his administration will immediately begin rolling out his long-blocked school voucher program after a judge lifted an injunction that had prevented it from being implemented. “Starting today, we will…

After 1st term, Gov. Lee unopposed in GOP primary election

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nearly four years ago, Bill Lee startled political insiders when the first-time political candidate survived a bruising and crowded $45 million GOP primary for Tennessee governor. He cruised to win the top elected state seat a…

Tennessee Supreme Court accepting AG applications

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court says it will soon begin accepting applications for the state's open attorney general position. Earlier this year, current Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced he would not seek another eight-year term as the…

Memphis schools chief suspended during investigation

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The largest school district in Tennessee has placed its superintendent on paid leave while an outside attorney investigates allegations that he abused his power and violated policies, officials said. The Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted 7-2…

Officials searching for missing Haywood Co. man last seen July 8

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is asking West Tennesseans to be on the lookout for a missing man. The sheriff's office says 55-year-old Derek Wood was last seen Friday, July 8 at noon in the Fulton…

TWRA making improvements to West Tennessee lake

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee lake is getting improvements in the future. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County will see an increase in fish stocking, habitat and fisheries management, as well…

Gardeners meet the experts during 32nd Summer Celebration

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 32nd Summer Celebration was kicked off Thursday morning for the first time in-person in the last three years. While the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center encourages everyone to check out their beautiful gardens, they…