MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The top health official in the only Tennessee county with an indoor mask requirement says she is cautiously optimistic that a recent coronavirus surge is slowing down, citing a drop in the number of cases and hospitalized children. Dr. Michelle Taylor is director of the Shelby County Health Department. She told reporters Thursday that officials are…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson has been chosen to host the 2021 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo. A JEA news release says the rodeo will begin Friday with an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m., followed by individual and senior events at 2 p.m. JEA says the rodeo will continue with a invocation at 7 a.m., followed by apprentice and team event. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Milan Special School District is among four other schools recognized as Reading 360 Model Districts. The Tennessee Department of Education says the schools have shown promising early literacy work. “Early literacy is the foundation for a student’s educational journey. We are incredibly proud of these five Reading 360 Model Districts for their exceptional work to utilize this free supplement to help their…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Chicken Shack, a fair staple in West Tennessee, is working hard to fill your cravings. Early in the morning, the West Tennessee State Fairgrounds are quiet and empty. However, long before they open the gates to the public, one group is working hard to prepare a local favorite fair food. “The kids that come into the…
Thursday Night Forecast Update for September 16th: Tonight will be nice and mild across West Tennessee, but the remnants of Nicholas will linger over the region Friday through Monday keeping showers and weak storms around for most of the forecast. Severe weather is not expected but some heavy rain showers could add to the flooding potential, so be sure to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is getting a new grant. According to a city news release, Jackson is one of eight cities to be a part of the Love Your Block grant program. The city says the program will allow it to provide mini-grants to residents and community partners, who will then spruce up the area. The release…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s summer of love with Europe appears to have come to an abrupt end. After promising European leaders that “America is back” and that multilateral diplomacy would guide U.S. foreign policy, Biden has angered and alienated numerous allies with a go-it-alone approach on several key issues. Some have compared his actions to his predecessor, Donald…
JACKSON, Tenn. — U.S. Marshals say a man wanted for second-degree murder has been arrested in Union City. (Photo courtesy of the U.S Marshals Service) The Marshals Service says Julius Lamar Thompson, 19, was wanted for an alleged involvement in a shooting on Sept 11, which led to the death of Tarius Lewis. The Marshals Service says Thompson surrendered to…
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!” hosting duties for the remainder of 2021. Sony Pictures Television announced the plan Thursday, the same week that episodes filmed by ousted host Mike Richards to begin the show’s 38th season are airing. Richards, who also lost his role as “Jeopardy!” executive producer, was initially selected as Alex…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New data shows a third month of lower unemployment in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development) According to Department of Labor and Workforce Development data, preliminary data shows a drop from 4.9% in June, to 4.6% in August. The department says this an over 3% drop from the unemployment rate in the state…
