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Dyer County Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies

DYER COUNTY, Tenn.--The Dyer County Fair kicked off its opening ceremony, Monday night. Earlier in the day, there were livestock and farm shows. This week's events include a talent show on Tuesday, truck and tractor pull on Thursday and other…

Olive Garden brings lunch to firefighters

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local restaurant brings lunch to first responders. Olive Garden in North Jackson delivered lunches Monday to the Madison County Fire Department for Labor Day. "Some of…

Dyer County Fair opens with livestock shows

DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Fair opens Monday with livestock and farm shows. The fair will have their opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. Monday, though the carnival opens at…

Suspects in robbery of elderly woman arrested in California

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men suspected of robbing an elderly Chester County woman are now in custody. The Chester County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Drew Lott, 28, and Alexander Matthews,22, were arrested Monday morning in Sacramento, California. The men…

Inmates injured in stabbing at Hardeman County prison

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- In a statement released Monday morning, Whiteville police say at least three people were injured in a gang-related incident Sunday night at Hardeman County Correctional Facility. CoreCivic, which owns Hardeman County Correctional Facility, says three inmates were…

2 seriously injured in boat crash on the Tennessee River

PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two people were seriously injured in a boat crash Sunday night on the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two people were on the 18-foot boat when it crashed around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.…

African Street Festival wraps up final day

JACKSON, Tenn. — Sunday was the last day of the African Street Festival in Jackson. Along with the food and dancing, Zion Church from Jackson had their 11 a.m. service…

Community celebrates Labor Day with block party

MAURY CITY, Tenn.-- "This is our gift to the community, to say, 'Hey! We still think about you!' Even though we're grown and gone, we still think about you, and we love you," Tameka Cathey said. Maury City in Crockett…

George Strait's longtime drummer killed in car wreck

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The longtime drummer for country music star George Strait has been killed in a car wreck outside of Nashville. Strait spokeswoman Ebie McFarland confirmed 59-year-old Michael A. Kennedy of Baxter, Tennessee, died Friday. A report from…

Surgeon left needle inside patient, who later died

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The family of a Tennessee man who died shortly after a surgeon left a needle inside his chest cavity has sued the hospital. The Tennessean reports 73-year-old John Burns Johnson had open heart surgery at TriStar…

U.S. Navy promotes Commander at Generals game

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Before Saturday's Generals game, a member of the U.S. Navy received a prestige promotion. Baseball fans applauded as Sheree Williams acquired the Senior Rank of Commander. It is not an advancement…

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