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Salvation Army gives away fans to beat summer heat

JACKSON, Tenn. — Something as simple as a box fan can make all the difference when it comes to surviving the oppressive summer heat. The sound of a fan blowing is music to Mary McCorale's ears. "It helps a whole…

Local group protests healthcare overhaul effort

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Protesters gathered Wednesday in the Hub City to voice their concerns about the health care debate. The group called "Indivisible Jackson" met outside Senator Lamar Alexander's office to share their concern about hasty voting on health care. "Right…

Stores stock up for Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to stock up on school supplies. Tax Free Weekend in Tennessee kicks off at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 28. "We've got a lot of product that's come in today," Target Executive Team Leader for Logistics…

Fire damages Brownsville apartment building

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A Wednesday afternoon apartment fire puts four families out of their homes. The blaze took place around 1:30 p.m. at Oak Haven Plaza Apartments. The EMA director tells us four families were displaced and that three of…

Bible verse to be removed from East Tenn. police department

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A biblical passage that has long been displayed at an East Tennessee city's police headquarters will be removed following a complaint. Local news outlets report on Wednesday that Knoxville City Law Director Charles Swanson says the…

Land Between the Lakes offering solar eclipse events

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) -- The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in western Kentucky is offering prime viewing spots for the upcoming total solar eclipse next month. The park is planning a series of programs to educate about…

UT Martin to host end-of-summer bash for high schoolers

MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university throws an end-of-summer bash for high school students. Friday, July 28, UT Martin will host the party at its main campus. That'll start at 1:00 p.m. with campus tours. At the free event, students…

Madison Co. lawyer suspended from practicing law for 5 years

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Madison County lawyer has been suspended from the practice of law for five years. Stephen Christopher Brooks was suspended Tuesday by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, according to a release from the Board of Professional…

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