HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — While driving down Main Street in Humboldt you can’t miss the hot pink building with a brand new store inside. The Keena family from Illinois wanted to bring something different to the Humboldt area and opened their very own candy store called The Kandy Bank. It’s an old school, retro candy shop, and it is full of…
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline says it’s pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade the Biden administration to reverse its cancellation of the company’s permit. Calgary-based TC Energy said Wednesday it would work with government agencies “to ensure a safe termination of and exit from” the…
SELMER , Tenn. — A new Tennessee Music Pathways marker is coming to Selmer. The McNairy County Chamber of Commerce says the unveiling will be held Friday, June 11 in the Rockabilly Park at 2 p.m. The Chamber says the sign will honor artists who recorded songs in the county, including Dewey Phillips, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Eddie Bond, Johnny…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local program is encouraging participants to become effective leaders in their community. Leadership Jackson offers a 13 week program for Jacksonians who want to make a difference in the community. The Adult Leadership Development Program gives business professionals the opportunity to better understand their community and the challenges it faces. Courses include culture, government, education, civic…
Wednesday Night Forecast for June 9th: Although the severe or strong storm threat remains low, some weak storms and off and on rain showers will remain in the forecast through Friday and possible linger into Saturday as well. The weather will definitely be improving into the weekend with highs back up to near 90° with plenty of sunshine. Nice weather…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The City of Milan is receiving a grant for park renovations. The city is receiving $500,000 to renovate two ballfields, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The grant is a part of the Local Parks and Recreation Fund and the Land and Water Conservation Fund, according to the release. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Law enforcement officials have announced that a former Tennessee governor’s administration helped fund a contract murder of a key federal witness decades ago while embroiled in the state’s largest political scandal. Investigators in Hamilton County have been chipping away the 42-year-old cold case of Samuel Pettyjohn since they renewed their investigation in 2015. The Chattanooga businessman…
Services for Mr. Archie Lee Hennings, age 91 of Denmark, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 12 Noon at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Denmark C.M.E. Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 11:00 A.M., until time of service. The Live Webcast for Mr. Hennings, will begin at 11:55 A.M.,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Over $2 million is going towards supporting career and technical education in Tennessee. Thirty-eight school systems across the state will be receiving a portion of the Perkins Reserve Grant, according to a Tennessee Department of Education news release. TDOE says this includes: Madison County Schools — $50,000 for Transporting Students from Learning in the Classroom to Learning…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal investigation has determined that the decision to clear racial justice protesters from an area in front of the White House last summer wasn’t influenced by then-President Donald Trump’s plans for a photo opportunity at that spot. A report by the Interior Department’s inspector general concludes that the protesters were cleared by U.S. Park Police so…
