Tennessee
Annual Strawberry Festival returns to West Tennessee – WBBJ TV
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — It’s time for some annual berry fun with one of West Tennessee’s biggest events.
The Strawberry Festival is back in Humboldt for residents to enjoy themselves. Monday night’s kick off event was at the Barker Stadium.
“This happens every year and it has for the last 87 years and it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes.
Monday night at the stadium, residents were able to hear some live music, enjoy great food, fellowship and enjoy a few vendors.
“We have a bunch of free activities for all the kids and all the families. Different vendors here doing cotton candy, got a photo booth, we have a petting zoo,” said Beth Culpepper, managing director for the West TN Strawberry Festival.
There was also face painting, balloon art, and hair tinsel free to the public.
“We will be installing tinsel tonight and everything will be provided and everyone will need to stop by and we’ll get them done,” said Yazmin Hurd, cosmetologist for Little Divas Daydream.
Monday night’s event is a way to give back to the Humboldt community for everything they have done to keep the Strawberry Festival thriving.
“We know you go spend money on Main Street and buy the food and go to the carnival but we wanted to do something for everyone of all ages,” said Culpepper.
A couple of princesses share their favorite part of the week.
“Being here at the Strawberry Festival–seeing everyone unified and here for the goodness of the Strawberry Festival is always so sweet,” said Mandy Pettigrew, Miss Black Gibson County.
“My favorite part is the parade. Just seeing the faces light up when you wave at them [is] just my favorite part,” said Leah Smith, Miss Humboldt volunteer.
The Strawberry Festival is known for many things, especially its food. Two festival-goers share their must haves.
“Fried Oreos!” said one attendee. “Yes, those are so good. It has to be funnel cakes or that, it’s so good,” said another attendee.
Monday night’s event was completed with a firework show. For more events during the Strawberry Festival, click here.
For more Gibson County news, click here.
The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.
Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.
Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.
Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
It’s an ever-changing process in Nashville. Stay up to date with all the coaching search news with us here at Titans Wire, and please sound off with your thoughts.
Tennessee
Sick and tired: Counties near Chattanooga are now reporting highest flu rates in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee health officials say flu activity is rising sharply in around Chattanooga, with counties surrounding Hamilton showing some of the highest rates in the state.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Tennessee Dept. of Health. Photo via the Tennessee Health Dept.
Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Bradley, Meigs, Rhea, Bledsoe, McMinn and Polk counties are currently the only areas in Tennessee rated “very high” for influenza activity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These counties have flu positivity rates greater than 10 percent. By comparison, the statewide average is 6.5 percent, and Hamilton County itself is at 6.9 percent.
State and federal health experts say the surge comes as influenza A(H3N2) continues to circulate widely. The CDC reports at least 11 million flu illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths nationwide so far this season. One pediatric death was reported this week in Tennessee, bringing the season total to nine nationwide.
File photo: Getty Images.
Georgia officials are also reporting higher-than-average flu activity, signaling that the region is experiencing a particularly active season. Health authorities encourage residents six months and older to get vaccinated if they have not already and to take precautions such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated in Tennessee and across the U.S. for several more weeks, according to the CDC. Local hospitals and clinics are urging families to monitor symptoms and seek care early, especially for children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions.
For the latest guidance on influenza vaccination and antiviral treatments, visit the Tennessee Department of Health or the CDC at cdc.gov.
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