MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100. Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess said search and rescue teams are still going through the rubble but don’t…
This week’s Dog of the Week from Hero Hound Rescue is Skittles! Skittles is about 15-weeks-old and the cuddliest pup you’ve ever met! Skittles is thriving in her foster home and loves to go on adventures with her foster siblings and foster parents. She always lights up a room and loves everyone she meets. She is working on using her…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is reporting 3,035 homes and businesses are without power. The outages are effecting Lake, Obion and Dyer counties, and the outages was caused by the recent storm. As of 9:30 p.m., the Obion County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed major damage to the town of Samburg, and the Obion County Rescue Squad has confirmed…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Community members came together at a local school following a tragedy. “With the recent incident, we wanted to make sure that the school knew that there were people in the community that were coming together in prayer,” said Lt. Mark Cancia, with the Salvation Army. Several community members got together outside Humboldt High School to pray. “Prayer…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge is keeping a Tennessee law blocked from sharply restricting the ability of public schools to require masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, saying the new law “offers no protection to students, let alone those that are disabled.” The ruling by U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw comes in a lawsuit brought on behalf…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed another case of chronic wasting disease. The TWRA says a deer found within a mile of the Hardin-Crockett County line was tested and confirmed to have CWD. The TWRA says that there are no changes to hunting regulations for this year, and that Dyer County is now classified as…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One airline has been receiving numerous complaints about their service. McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport welcomed Boutique Air in June. Now, less than six months later, an official form has been issued for the airline by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The form comes as customers from across the country say they’ve experienced poor service from the airline. “When…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The holidays are approaching, and West Tennessee is helping you celebrate. Starting Friday at 7 p.m., the Carl Perkins Civic Center is hosting their annual Nutcracker Ballet performance. The Nutcracker is a tradition that follows Clara in her journey through a magical experience. There will also be two more performances, one on Saturday at 7 p.m., and…
It’s time to recognize this week’s educator of the week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. April Gonzales is currently teaching at West Carroll Elementary School, but she didn’t start her teaching career until later in life. “I’m not like most teachers. I didn’t dream of doing this when I was a little girl,” Gonzales said. Gonzales’ first…
Karen Thompson 1961 – 2021 Karen Lynn Busby Thompson, age 60, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and wife of Jeffery Thompson, departed this life Tuesday evening, December 7, 2021 at her home. Karen was born May 11, 1961 in Memphis, the daughter of Ruby Cole Busby and the late Billy Busby. She was married March 23, 1996 to Jeffery Thompson and…
