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Tennessee state services go mobile with new app

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A new mobile app is making it easier for Tennesseans to access state government services. "MyTN" is now available to download from the Apple and Android store. "State government services are utilized by every citizen, and we…

Prosecutors seek death penalty for escaped convict

RIPLEY, Tenn. (AP) - State prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty in the trial of a Tennessee convict charged with killing a corrections administrator and escaping prison on a tractor. Lauderdale County district attorney Mark Davidson said Tuesday that…

Supporters ask governor to spare death row inmate's life

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee death row inmate Nicholas Sutton has been placed on death watch. According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, Sutton was moved to a cell next to the execution chamber early Tuesday where he'll be under…

Off-duty corrections officer fatally shot by police

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An off-duty corrections officer has been fatally shot by police in Tennessee. News outlets report 29-year-old Travis Mullins was involved in a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a Lowe's Home Improvement store Monday evening. The…

UTM hosts gender reveal for baby goats

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held an unusual gender reveal this week. Boy or girl? How about one of each. UTM welcomed a set of twin baby goats, and Chancellor Keith Carver took part in…

New Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses now on sale

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale. All current yearly hunting and fishing licenses expire February 29. You can now select to…

Horses rescued from ice in Russia

RUSSIA -- People came to the rescue when horses fell through ice in Russia. A farmer shared the video on Sunday and said all of the horses were rescued.

Woman accused of threats turns herself in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff John Mehr reports that Megon Smith turned herself into the Madison County Criminal Justice Center at 4:40 Tuesday morning. The Madison County Sheriff's Office previously had requested help in locating Smith. An arrest warrant…

Memphis man accused of stabbing wife, stepdaughter

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A man has been accused of stabbing his wife and stepdaughter in Tennessee, killing the younger woman.   News outlets report 34-year-old Ledis Sanchez was arrested Monday. Memphis police say he attacked the women early Sunday…

Impacts of preserving Woolworth’s stools

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Earlier this month, the Old Country Store purchased items related to non-violent protests that took place in the Hub City during the struggle for Civil Rights. During the Civil…

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