Winter is upon us and more Tennesseans are flipping the switch on their heaters and discovering it is time to upgrade their systems.  The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Division reminds Tennesseans that there is still more than $1 million remaining for energy efficient appliance rebates for consumers who have upgraded to a qualifying Energy Star® appliance since April 22, 2010.

Since October 30, ECD’s Energy Division reports that 17,491 rebates, totaling $4,131,760, have been paid to Tennesseans through the program. Tennessee consumers can still purchase and install eligible Energy Star Appliances to replace less efficient models and receive a rebate debit card on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.  Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2012.  Tennesseans can track funds still remaining at http://teearp.efi.org.

Special guests Keith and Kristyn Getty will join the Bellevue Choir and Orchestra for this year’s celebration of The Majesty of Christmas.  Favorites at Bellevue, the Gettys return to premiere their new Christmas CD and will bring an expanded band with them.  The Getty's music is used in churches worldwide and they have written songs such as "In Christ Alone", "The Power Of The Cross", and "Come, People Of The Risen King."

The evening will be a blend of Christmas favorites, traditional carols, and new music written by Keith, Kristyn, and their team.  Combine their band and awe-inspiring music with over 200 voices of the Bellevue Choir and the magnificent Bellevue Orchestra, and it will be an evening you will not want to miss.

Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center at Bellevue Baptist Church

Information and image provided by Bellevue Baptist Church.

SOUTHAVEN, MS-

(WMC-TV) - Southaven Mayor Greg Davis has turned over receipts for $53,000 to state auditors. In an interview Tuesday, Davis said he hopes to put a dent in the $170,000 he has been told to pay by Friday.

State Auditor Stacey Pickering said earlier this month the demand includes $153,589 for expenses, $16,822 for interest and $13,571 for investigative costs.

"We're waiting for the state auditor to see if they satisfy what he was looking for," Davis said.

The audit revealed several of Davis' receipts were jotted down on notebook paper, including restaurant tabs, trips out of town, family counseling and payments to retailers like Sports Authority and CVS Pharmacy.