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Gardeners concerned for cold weather's affects on plants, trees

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Alabama ag officials probe 3 possible cases of bird flu

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is investigating three possible cases of avian influenza in north Alabama. At a news conference Tuesday, Agriculture and Industries Commission John McMillan said the findings of bird flu in…

West Tennesseans react to sudden cold snap

JACKSON, Tenn. — The recent cold snap has West Tennesseans both loving and hating the forecast. The frigid temperatures might be uncomfortable for some, but for others, including some local business owners, the drop in temperatures is warming up their bottom…

Officers surround north Jackson home, take man into custody

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement vehicles lined the streets of a north Jackson neighborhood Tuesday evening as officers surrounded a home. Numerous law enforcement officers and vehicles lined the street around 6 p.m. in the area of Charjean Drive off…

JSCC hosts events for Women's History Month

  JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local college is celebrating Women's History Month throughout March with events almost every day. Jackson State Community College is hosting its 7th annual Women's History Month with panels, speakers and…

TBI issues Amber Alert for runaway Middle Tenn. teenager

UPDATE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has upgraded this missing child case to a statewide Amber Alert. Original story: MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert for an endangered runaway. Elizabeth Thomas, 15,…

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…

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