Archives: 2021

US says agencies largely fended off latest Russian hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it believes U.S. government agencies largely fended off the latest cyberespionage onslaught blamed on Russia intelligence operatives, saying the spear-phishing campaign should not further damage relations with Moscow ahead of next month’s planned presidential summit. Officials downplayed the cyber assault as “basic phishing.” Microsoft, which disclosed the effort, said it believed most of…

HCMC program helps patients who struggle to breathe

PARIS, Tenn. — The Henry County Medical Center is aiming to help its patients breathe better. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation staff at HCMC. The program began in April. (Photo courtesy: HCMC) Earlier this year, HCMC launched its Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. “HCMC has wanted to provide this program to patients for many years, but with the long term effects of COVID-19, it…

GOP blocks bipartisan panel to investigate Capitol insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to consider a House-passed bill that would have formed a 10-member commission evenly split between the two parties. It was another sign of GOP fealty to former President Donald…

UTM welcomes back Governor’s School programs

MARTIN, Tenn. — Two Governor’s Schools will return to the University of Tennessee at Martin this summer following virtual programs last year, according to a news release. The program will return with virtual options, the release says. The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Agricultural Science will run from May 29 through June 25, the release says. The Tennessee Governor’s School…

THP to conduct patrols, checkpoints for Memorial Day weekend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is increasing patrols and conducting seat belt and sobriety checkpoints for Memorial Day weekend. Troopers across the state will be enforcing speeding, DUI, seat belt and reckless driving law this weekend and throughout the summer, according to a news release. “Last year, 12 people were killed in vehicle crashes during the Memorial Day…

New Jack’s restaurant to open in Dyersburg

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Jack’s Family Restaurant will open their first Dyersburg location on Wednesday, June 2. Courtesy: Jack’s Family Restaurant The first 50 customers on opening day will get Jack’s free for a month, according to a news release. The restaurant will open at 380 Highway 51 Bypass West. The restaurant will offer dine in, pick up, and catering options,…

Selmer receives loan to address water infrastructure

SELMER, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation have announced a $1,445,000 loan for Selmer to improve the town’s water infrastructure, according to a news release. The loan comes from the Clean Water State Resolving Fund Loan Program to address infiltration and inflow correction in Selmer’s wastewater collection system, the release says. The program…

7 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 11,485 total

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,485. Those new patients range in age from 6-months-old to 55-years-old. There are currently three Madison County residents hospitalized, with one of those patients on a ventilator. The health department also released…