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5th annual Aeneas Block Party in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Aeneas Block Party got underway Tuesday evening in downtown Jackson, and the weather could not be more perfect for this fifth annual event. "It's our 5th annual event, as to…

Bolivar mayoral race candidates speak out before early voting begins

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Early voters in Bolivar can head to the polls beginning Wednesday morning to cast their ballot for the city's elected officials. Voters will choose between two…

RIFA honors volunteers at yearly luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association hosted a special lunch Tuesday afternoon for the people who help keep the nonprofit running year-round. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted under the pavilion at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. RIFA says it's a time…

Firefighter catches baby thrown from second-story window

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A family is praising a Tennessee firefighter for catching their infant son during an apartment blaze.. News outlets report that fire crews responded Sunday morning to a fire at the apartment complex. Knoxville senior firefighter Eric…

Memphis company recalls ham products due to possible listeria

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis meat packing company is recalling over 8,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with listeria. The items were shipped to distributors in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, according to a release from the…

Haslam budget update includes $50M for new state library

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposed budget amendment includes $50 million for a new Tennessee State Library and Archives building. Finance Commissioner Larry Martin said Tuesday that the combined $40 million from the state and $10 million…

University educators give advice to high school seniors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school graduates are choosing where they'll spend their four years, and local colleges and universities say it's never too late to make another visit and ask last-minute questions. "I would certainly invite them to come out…

Man pawned stolen $10K ring for $50, court papers say

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man faces a felony theft charge after police track down a stolen ring at a local pawn shop. Rothes Taylor Jr. is accused of stealing the ring from a…

Tennessee AG to defend abortion bill if it becomes law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee attorney general's office says it would defend an amended abortion bill in court if it becomes law, despite previously calling its key requirements "constitutionally suspect." Attorney General Herbert Slatery's spokesman says "the law to…