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State lawmakers consider tax-free guns, ammo holiday weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a sales tax holiday weekend for guns and ammunition. “It could potentially save you a lot…

Haslam uncertain of GOP health plan's impact on Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Haslam says he's uncertain about how a Republican plan to replace former President Barack Obama's health care law would affect Tennessee. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that GOP legislation would increase the ranks…

Dolly Parton fund helps 921 who lost homes in wildfires

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) -- Dolly Parton's My People Fund has issued monthly checks to 921 people who lost their homes in deadly wildfires that ravaged East Tennessee last year. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Dollywood Foundation President David…

West Tennessee Healthcare spotlights Patient Safety Awareness Week

JACKSON, Tenn.-West Tennessee Healthcare turned a special spotlight on the safety of its patients as part of "Patient Safety Awareness Week." The doctors , nurses and volunteers were given the chance to take part in special sessions and visit booths…

Neighbors search for answers after east Jackson shooting sends one to hospital

JACKSON, Tenn-- Violence strikes an east Jackson neighborhood leaving a community speechless. "I'm just stunned," Zellier Price said. Monday, Jackson police responded to reports of gunfire on Willa Drive and…

Leaders Credit Union holds special event for its members

JACKSON, Tenn.-One of the largest credit unions in the area held a special gathering Monday night for its members. Leaders Credit Union hosted its 59th annual meeting, including a visit from…

Former TN Lt. Governor Ramsey visits Savannah

SAVANNAH, Tenn.-Monday night, in Hardin County, former Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey spoke about the future of schools in Tennessee. Ramsey said he is now working with the group "Tennesseans for Conservative Action"…

Man in serious condition after Monday shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. — A Monday afternoon shooting leaves one east Jackson neighborhood shaken as a man fights for his life. Several police and emergency vehicles lined Willa Drive as police investigated the scene. "It could have been my dad or…

State law requires working smoke detectors for rental units

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- This past Saturday, a Brownsville mother died in an Alamo house fire. Her boyfriend, who was also inside at the time, says he never heard the alarm of a smoke detector in the house he was…

West Tenn. farmers prepare to save strawberry crop

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The inclement weather has caused major issues for a popular crop here in West Tennessee. The owner of Falcon Ridge Farm, Ray Gilmer, showed an example of a damaged strawberry blossom versus a regular one. "These…

Former Lt. Gov. Ramsey visits Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Former Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey stopped Monday in the Hub City. Ramsey talked about his efforts to support President Donald Trump as well as schools across the state. He was hosted by the Madison County Republican Party. The former speaker…

TDOT salts roads for round 2 of winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Transportation crews treated roads again Monday trying to get ahead of more winter weather. “Our crews are full force right now,” TDOT Operations District 48 Engineer Steven Sellers said. Sellers said because of the…