HARDIN CO, Tenn. — Authorities search for a missing man who investigators say was driving a car when it went into the Tennessee River Friday evening. Saturday Hardin County authorities recovered a car from the Tennessee River. “We recovered the vehicle and the one occupant of the vehicle was recovered as well,” said Hardin Co. EMA Director, Melvin Martin. Martin…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A company will develop a solar farm in Mississippi to provide power for two Facebook data centers in the southeastern United States. Florida-based Origis Energy will own and operate a 150-megawatt solar and 50-megawatt battery storage facility in Lowndes County, Mississippi. A news release from Tennessee Valley Authority says Origis is scheduled to complete the facility…
Weather Update – 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, March 20 TONIGHT: A high pressure to the north helped bring some nice conditions in the region today. A few clouds remained in the sky this morning but quickly cleared out. Clear skies and dry conditions gave a great first day of spring. Winds remained around 5 mph and temperatures reached into the…
Jody Allen 1946 – 2021 Jody Allen, age 75, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of Richard Allen, departed this life Friday afternoon, March 19, 2021 at her home. Jody was born March 5, 1946 in Hickory Flatt, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Vardeman Charley Mays and Della Mae Minor Brown. She received her education in Saulsbury, Tennessee and…
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook says it is working on a version of its Instagram app for kids under 13, who are technically not allowed to use the app in its current form due to federal privacy regulations. The company confirmed an earlier report by Buzzfeed News on Friday, saying it is “exploring a parent-controlled experience” on Instagram. Facebook…
Jackson, Tenn. — United Way of West TN introduces 211 Hub. According to a news release, the United Way of West TN introduced 211 Hub last week. The website, which offers an online database to find and share community resources went live March 15. It is currently accessible to the public. The release explained that as an extension of…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A study being conducted in three Southern states is part of an effort to determine why more Black people aren’t involved in clinical trials involving lung cancer research. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Augusta University in Georgia and Vanderbilt University’s medical center in Tennessee will be part of a study to examine factors that prevent…
(CNN NEWSOURCE/ WAPT) Jackson, Miss. — Severe weather brought the enormous tree down, splitting the family’s home in two.
Weakley County, Tenn. — The United Way of West Tennessee hosted its Weakley County silent auction Friday evening. The silent auction was held virtually on Facebook due to COVID-19. United Way advocates for individuals by uniting agencies in a way that improves each person’s access to health, education, and financial stability. People got the chance to bid on kitchen and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local university is helping to raise money for its students in a special way. For over 20 years Freed-Hardeman University Associates have given the community the opportunity to shop with a great sale, while raising money for its students. When you walk into the Henderson County National Guard Armory you will find plenty of items. From…
