Savannah celebrates 41st annual Bluegrass Festival
SAVANNAH, Tenn.-- The city of Savannah heard sounds of the banjo and blues, drawing out many bluegrass fans to the Farmers Market to watch. "It is our first time coming out here.…
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Gibson County communities celebrate 4th of July with food, friends and fireworks
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn.--Rain or shine, many people came together to celebrate Independence Day in their communities. "We come every year. We enjoy it, and like the fireworks. We come early so we can…
Sisters compete in International Jr. Miss Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn.--Two local sisters are competing in the International Junior Miss Pageant. Alajah Gilbert and her younger sister, Aleecia Williams are the Teen and Jr. Teen delegates for Miss Volunteer. The sisters leave Saturday for Orlando, Florida where they will…
Gov. Lee signs Primary Care Relief Criminal Justice Reform Act into law
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Governor Bill Lee signs a bill into law providing alternative sentencing instead of prison time for women. The Tennessee Legislature passed the Primary Care Relief Criminal Justice Reform Act, which permits courts to sentence non-violent offenders, who are primary…
TWRA to ramp up boating under the influence patrols this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Since 2009, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has named the weekend around July 4 Operation Dry Water. They want to bring more awareness to boating under…
Firefighters Freedom Festival sets records
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Firefighters Freedom Festival set a new record with Thursday night's show. Organizers say attendance was booming. "We had upwards of 15,000 people, which was our highest number ever. There…
Police seek man in connection with phone theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with the theft of a person's cell phone. Jackson police say the incident occurred on June 15 at Huck's on Ridgecrest…
Friday night brings more fireworks in West Tennessee
MILAN, Tenn. -- Several fireworks shows and events are happening in West Tennessee this weekend. "We've got our concert and fireworks tonight in Milan. Entertainment starts at 7 with the BulletTown Trio," Milan's Community…
Local park visitors take precautions amid heat wave
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The heat and humidity can be uncomfortable, even unbearable, and many people say they are taking extra precautions to stay safe during the summer heat. Summer is the season for exercising,…
41st annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival is this weekend
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The 41st annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival is filling the downtown area with music this weekend. The festival takes place Friday night and Saturday and features music, food, fun…
Jackson police seek to ID persons of interest in theft
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying three persons of interest in connection with a theft from a gas station in Jackson. Jackson police say the theft occurred on June 14 at Mapco on…
Texas police identify ice cream licker as juvenile girl
LUFKIN, Texas (AP) -- Police in East Texas say a teenager from San Antonio is suspected of taking a tub of ice cream from a Walmart freezer, removing the top to lick the ice cream and then returning it to…
Lexington police investigate hit-and-run crash
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Lexington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash Friday that resulted in injuries. Police say the crash happened at the intersections of East Church Street and Fielder Street. Police say the second vehicle involved in the crash is…
Tennessee hospital system suspends unpaid bill lawsuits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee hospital system says it's suspending legal actions against patients who have unpaid medical bills amid mounting public outcry over the practice. The Commercial Appeal reports Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is suspending the practice for…
ATF offers reward in theft of guns from Memphis pawn shop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Federal authorities are investigating the theft of guns from a pawn shop in West Tennessee. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a news release that about nine guns were stolen from Cash…
