Blues Competition Sparks Tourism
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -Tourism during the winter months like January is usually slow in most destinations, but Memphis, Tennessee does not have that issue this week. The International Blues Challenge has artists…
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International Blues Challenge rocks Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The soul of Tennessee is tied into music. That's why Memphis is the best place to host the 32nd annual International Blues Challenge. "We're expecting many thousands…
"Small" explosion at Kilgore plant felt around community
TOONE, Tenn. -- An afternoon explosion rocked part of West Tennessee, Tuesday. Investigators said the Chemring-Kilgore explosives plant in Toone was once again the source of the scare. The small town of…
City of Milan working to replenish reserve fund
MILAN, Tenn.- The city of Milan is working to replenish its rainy day fund after it is now down to a low of only $84 this month. The reserve fund is different from the city's budget, but normally has much…
Officials say puppies given away outside Huntingdon Walmart were too young
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Carroll County Humane Society is warning anyone who picked up free puppies from outside the Huntingdon Walmart this week that the dogs are not as old as…
Church prepares for service honoring Noah Chamberlin
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Preparation is under way for a final farewell for Noah Chamberlin. The 2-year-old went missing while on a hike with his grandmother and sister on Jan. 14.…
Henry Co. man accused of stabbing cat
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man already convicted of stabbing someone to death has been arrested again, this time authorities say for stabbing his roommate's cat. Tracy Lax says he was…
Sheriff confirms explosion at Chemring Kilgore Flares plant in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sheriff John Doolen has confirmed there was an explosion Tuesday afternoon at the Chemring Kilgore Flares manufacturing plant in Toone. Doolen said there were no injuries…
Donated cell phones to help abuse victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Giving survivors of abuse a lifeline to safety, Verizon stores are asking for old cell phone donations. The program is part of International Mobile Phone Recycling…
State launches survey to gauge broadband Internet access, usage
NASHVILLE -- The state of Tennessee wants your thoughts on Internet speed in your area. Counties and cities have been posting a link to the Department of Economic and Community Development's survey.…
Woman hospitalized after Hardeman Co. crash involving tractor-trailer
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A woman was transported to a Memphis hospital after a Monday night crash involving a tractor-trailer south of Medon. The woman was traveling south on State Route 18 around 9 p.m. when the Ford Explorer she…
TDOT crews to repair potholes on I-40 this week
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- State crews will be working this week to patch potholes on Interstate 40, causing some lane closures. On Wednesday, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in Haywood County from 8:30 a.m. to 3…
Selmer police seek to ID truck possibly used in burglary
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Police in Selmer are hoping to identify a vehicle they believe was involved in a recent burglary. Officer think the white pickup truck was involved in a burglary in…
Knox County honors teenager who died protecting friends
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Knox County officials have declared Jan. 24 as "Zaevion Dobson Day" in honor of a high school football player who died while shielding his friends from gunfire. Multiple news outlets…
DA issues statement on Noah Chamberlin; hypothermia cited as cause of death
PINSON, Tenn. -- Amid rampant speculation about how Noah Chamberlin died, District Attorney General Jerry Woodall released a statement Monday, including the findings of a preliminary autopsy. Woodall said he…
