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13-year cicadas expected to swarm some parts of East Tennessee this summer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon, a brood of cicadas will emerge from the ground and make some parts of East Tennessee pretty noisy to be in. They're expected to mostly emerge in the southern parts of the region, in counties like Monroe County, McMinn County and Loudon County. They are...
Tennessee mass shootings: Here’s how many have happened in the state this year
This past weekend in Memphis, two people were killed and six injured in a mass shooting at a block party in a park. On March 31, Easter Sunday, seven people were hurt and one killed at a shooting at a coffee shop in Nashville. The suspect, a convicted felon, was captured two days later in Kentucky.
First Alert Forecast: Spring-time weather this week with some showers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -Some showers possible Wednesday and Friday, otherwise it is a mostly dry week with true Spring temperatures to enjoy. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Child rapists should be sentenced to death. That's why I backed this Tennessee Senate bill
On April 9, Senate Bill 1834 passed 24-5 on the Senate floor allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions. In an effort to challenge the 2008 Supreme Court ruling, I sponsored this legislation with my friend, and Senate Republican Caucus Chairman, Ken Yager, R-Kingston, and wholeheartedly believe that Tennessee got it right. ...
$150,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Gallatin
GALLATIN – April 21, 2024 – A lucky Powerball Power Play player in Gallatin won $150,000 from last night’s drawing by matching four numbers plus the Powerball and using the Power Play option. The winning ticket was sold at Foxland Market, 200 Douglas Bend Road in Gallatin.
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