Archives: 2021

NASA’s asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft named Lucy has rocketed into the sky with diamonds on a 12-year quest to explore a record-setting eight asteroids. Lucy blasted off before dawn Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is sending Lucy on a roundabout journey to the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter. These mysterious space rocks swarming in Jupiter’s orbit…

Solar firm buys carbon offset outfit, both tied to ex-gov

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee solar energy firm has bought an organization that helps companies offset their carbon emissions by funding new solar farms, both of which a former governor helped establish. A news release Thursday says Silicon Ranch Corporation has acquired Clearloop in a deal with undisclosed terms. Former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen co-founded both Nashville-based companies. Clearloop…

Southern Baptist leader resigns amid rifts over sex abuse

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top Southern Baptist Convention official is resigning amid internal rifts over how to handle an investigation into the SBC’s response to sexual abuse. It’s a decision that underscores the broader ongoing turmoil in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the SBC’s Executive Committee, announced his departure while criticizing recent decisions…

Pet of the Week: Hank

This week’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Hank! Hank is a very sweet and loving boy. He is around 4-years-old and weighs 90 lbs. Hank is always willing to learn new things. He is a playful energetic boy who likes to cuddle when all of the fun is done. He is good with other dogs…

Cooler And Drier Over The Weekend

Saturday Forecast Update for October 16th: The rain moved out but we had some impressive rainfall totals over the area as the storms rolled out overnight. THE WEEKEND: The coldest weather this fall will be moving in for the weekend and we will see our first chance for 30s this fall. The coldest weather is expected to move through Sunday…