Archives: 2021

School cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 11

The following school districts in West Tennessee have closed due to inclement weather for Thursday, February 11, 2021: Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District – virtual Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester County Schools Christ Classical Academy Crockett County Schools Decatur County Schools Dyer County Schools Dyersburg Schools Dyersburg State Community College Faith Home…

UTM to expand in-person learning in the fall

MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin says students can expect more in-person options in the fall. UTM says this expansion coincides with an increase in vaccine availability across the state. “Many have worked hard to bring us to a better place in this pandemic, and UT Martin is ready to take the next steps toward normal university…

Safety tips for winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department has released a list of safety tips due to the threat for inclement weather across West Tennessee. Power lines Be alert to the possibility of electrical hazards. A heavy build-up of ice or snow on trees and power lines can cause widespread power outages. Prolonged outages can increase the risk of residential fires….

Freed-Hardeman reports record enrollment despite pandemic

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University announced record enrollment for its upcoming spring semester, according to a news release. The release says the head count for Spring 2021 is over 2,000 students, over 400 graduate students and over 1,600 undergraduates, which is an almost 7 percent increase since last year. FHU reports that undergraduate enrollment increased nearly 12 percent, with over…

Event Cancellations 02/10/21 — 02/11/21

The following events have been cancelled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11 due to the threat of inclement weather. Decatur County Schools have postponed their Valentine’s parties and deliveries until either Tuesday, Feb. 16 or students’ first day back to school. George Butler Memorial Food Pantry in Newbern cancelled. Southwest Human Resources Agency has postponed the commodity food…

Dyersburg City Schools closing early Wednesday

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg City Schools have announced all schools will close early on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Schools will close at 12:30 p.m. Dyersburg Primary and Pre-K will close at 11:30 a.m. No decision has been made about classes for Thursday, Feb. 11. Categories: Local News, News

City of Jackson announces Youth Council members

JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has announced a list of students who will serve on Jackson’s Youth Council. Students from local high schools are asked to advise Mayor Scott Conger and the Jackson City Council on how to improve the community for younger generations, according to a news release. The following students were selected: Jamarrea Anderson from North…