DALLAS (AP) — Police say at least six people were killed and 65 injured in a massive crash involving more than 130 vehicles on an icy Texas interstate. The pileup on Interstate 35 near downtown Fort Worth happened as a winter storm is dropping freezing rain, sleet and snow on parts of the U.S. In Tennessee, police responded to about…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 due to snow and ice. The center was also closed on Thursday due to inclement weather. Categories: Local News, News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Senate GOP leaders are offering tepid support of legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girl’s sports. Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday that lawmakers need to “adequately review” the issue in committee. McNally added that if there’s no problem with transgender athletes participating in public schools, then the General Assembly…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state of Tennessee has been awarded two grants for computer science and STEM education. “Thanks to longstanding partnerships with local and national partners, Tennessee is receiving nearly $7 million dollars to strengthen high school achievement, boost postsecondary enrollment and directly benefit Tennessee high school students,” said Commissioner Penny Schwinn. “These grants will help ensure students are…
Thursday Night Forecast for February 11th: Freezing drizzle tonight and Friday morning could lead to some slick spots and black ice, so take it easy on the roads. Friday will be mostly cloudy and mid 30s. Saturday morning the next front will pass bringing some wintry mix or light snow chances and low teens Sunday morning. A more potent storm…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Two West Tennessee hospitals have been awarded the “BEST” Award for their effort in reducing the state’s infant mortality rate. The release from West Tennessee Healthcare says nearly 7 out of every 1,000 infants in the state do not reach their first birthday. For meeting select criteria, both the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Volunteer Hospital in…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, February 11. 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….
JACKSON, Tenn. — Drivers across northwest Tennessee faced hazardous road conditions Thursday morning. “There’s some counties that aren’t as covered, but we’re still having to get out there and work that system and clear those roads,” Tennessee Department of Transportation community relations officer Nichole Lawrence said. TDOT is trying to keep bridges clear, but water was already pooling Thursday morning,…
The following schools are closed on Friday, February 12, 2021 due to inclement weather. Alamo City Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bradford Special School District (virtual) Carroll Academy Christ Classical Academy Crockett County Schools Dyersburg City Schools Dyer County Schools Dyersburg State Community College Henry County Schools Union City Schools Weakley County Schools West Tennessee School For Deaf…
