HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — An elementary school has been awarded a Tennessee Valley Authority STEM grant. East Elementary in Humboldt was awarded a $5,000 grant Tuesday. The grant will be used to purchase new laptops for the students. East Elementary does not currently have a STEM program, but with the new laptops and technology, they have hopes to gain one. Interim…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A Dyersburg man has been arrested for illegal weapon and drug possessions, according to a Dyersburg police news release. Press Release Incident Type: Weapon and drug arrest Date: March 23, 2021 Dyersburg police arrested a Dyersburg man for… Posted by Dyersburg Police Department on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Police say Rodney Warren, 51, of Dyerburg, was arrested following…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A piece of the Wright brothers’ first airplane is on Mars. Photo Courtesy: NASA Mars: Helicopter on the Martian Surface (Artist’s Concept): In this illustration, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter stands on the Red Planet’s surface as NASA’s Perseverance rover (partially visible on the left) rolls away. NASA revealed Tuesday that its experimental Martian helicopter holds…
JACKSON, Tenn. — North Parkway Middle School in Jackson was awarded a $5,000 STEM grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority. North Parkway received the grant after writing about aquaponics, or the relationship between plants and animals. Paula Brookfield is a STEM teacher for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. She says she’s grateful for the grant, as it will aid students…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, March 23. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here….
Betty Sue Baggett age 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for the Baggett family will…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Anyone over the age of 18 can now make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Hardin County. The Hardin County Emergency Communications says residents should be able to go to covid19.tn.gov to make an appointment. The news release says anyone over 16 requesting the Pfizer vaccine should call (866) 442-5301. Categories: Local News, News
Tuesday Night Forecast for March 22nd: Our 2nd significant storm threat this season will be here on Thursday. An enhanced risk of severe weather (3/5) has already been issued 3 days out for West Tennessee. This storm system is eerily similar to last weeks storm that spawned 20 tornadoes in Alabama. Forecast models have this system tracking a little further…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is reminding Tennesseans to watch for vehicle scams. When buying a car, customers are reminded about the following: Advertisements for new vehicles must indicate the vehicle’s stock number. Keep a copy of the advertisement or take a screenshot and reference it. Call ahead and make sure the advertised vehicle is…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn visited the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend to highlight what she calls a “crisis” that is reaching Tennessee. Sen. Blackburn shared video Tuesday of that weekend trip, where she spoke with law enforcement officers who are trying to secure it. “Until our borders are secure, every town will be a border town and every…
