The migration of Africanized bees into Tennessee has state agriculture officials and beekeepers on alert. The first known instance of the more aggressive bees – sometimes called “killer bees”- in Tennessee came last year. State apiarist Mike Studer told The Commercial Appeal an East Tennessee beekeeper had mail-ordered some bees and called the Tennessee Department …
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When you’re having fun outdoors, it’s easy to forget how important it is to protect yourself from the sun. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. The Tennessee …
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The Highland Yacht Club (HYC) is offering free adult sailing lessons this summer. Adult beginner lessons are scheduled June 29 at 10 a.m. and intermediate sailing lessons are scheduled July 13 at 9 a.m. Larry Thomas, a certified U.S. sailing instructor, will teach both classes which include safe sailing fundamentals and tactics in the morning …
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100,000 fans saw legendary singer Paul McCartney have one of the greatest performances in Bonnaroo history on Friday night in Manchester, TN. The former Beatle paused for a moment on stage and said, “Hey, listen, I’m going to take a moment just to drink all this in for myself,” McCartney said. McCartney is one of …
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Rescue personnel pulled the body of a Bedford County man from the waters of Tims Ford Lake Friday afternoon. Brian Dearing, 28, was with a group on Tims Ford Lake Thursday afternoon. They had gone to Holiday Marina area and then headed back out on the lake for more fun. As they traveled along the …
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A two vehicle accident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Manchester. A Nissan Altima and a Ford pick-up collided on Hwy 41 around 3pm. The wreck happened near Exit 114 and slowed traffic in front of the Kangaroo entrance. The Manchester man driving the pick-up seemed to only shaken up by the impact but one of …
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This summer, fun at Normandy Lake will be a little different this year. Visitors to the campground will find a few changes since Tennessee Valley Authority turned operations over to a private management company — Recreation Resource Management Inc., based in Phoenix, Ariz. The company has started charging $7 per vehicle with up to five …
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A Woodbridge, VA man was arrested for shoplifting and possession of drugs by Tullahoma police. According to a report by Tullahoma Officer George Dodson, Sean Wesley Hammond of Woodbridge, VA was arrested Thursday after he was caught by Walmart security for shoplifting. He allegedly stole a number of grocery items from the store. As the …
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