NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has selected two people for a new government panel that oversees the site where Ford plans to establish a massive electric vehicle and battery complex. The Republican’s office says Tipton County Mayor Jeff Huffman and First Horizon National executive vice president and general counsel Charlie Tuggle will serve on the Megasite Authority…
(AP) —- Scott Hamilton always will be known as an Olympic gold medalist. Another part of his legacy is establishing a place for figure skaters to earn a living after their competitive careers when he created the Stars on Ice tour in the 1980s. What Hamilton, a cancer survivor, is doing now with his foundation (ScottCARES.org) could dwarf all of…
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities say at least 92 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone’s capital. Large crowds had gathered to collect fuel that was leaking from the tanker after a collision with another vehicle. Video obtained by The Associated Press showed a giant fireball burning in the night…
HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say at least eight people are dead and many others hurt after the crowd at a Houston music festival surged toward the stage, triggering a panic. The chaos happened Friday night during a performance by rapper Travis Scott at the sold-out Astroworld music festival. The fire chief says 17 people were taken to hospitals, including 11…
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A 9-foot-tall video game joystick made of wood, rubber and steel has made it into the Guinness World Records 2022. Dartmouth College professor and artist Mary Flanagan created the giant controller in 2006 to celebrate her childhood experience of “maniacally” playing Atari 2600 video games. She also wanted to see what it would be like when…
This week’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Callie. Callie is about 2-years-old and a small girl at 40 lbs. This beauty is up-to-date on shots, spayed & micro-chipped. Callie is ready to find a special family to share all her love and cuddles. She is great with other dogs, and loves to play tug rope….
Categories: Football Friday Night, Sports
Categories: Football Friday Night, Player Of The Week, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates. The vote late Friday notches a victory that President Joe Biden and his party had become increasingly anxious to claim. The legislation would create legions of jobs and improve broadband, water supplies and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One Hub City native has a very big reason to celebrate. Fannie B. Holt was born on Nov. 5, 1913, meaning Friday was her 108th birthday! To celebrate, her family and loved ones threw her a small party in her honor. She even sang her favorite song. Holt says she is so thankful to be here. “I…
