JACKSON, Tenn. — Many in the Hub City enjoyed a friendly competition of the Cody Nance Invitational Bull Riding contest. Many cowboys from around West Tennessee enjoyed a fun night of bull riding on Friday. The Cooper Tires Bull Riding Challenge held at the Oman Arena is an event many families come to enjoy during this time of year. Twenty-five…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Over 750 Tennessee National Guards members have returned to the state after providing support to the inauguration of President Joe Biden. More than 750 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard returned home from supporting the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. throughout the afternoon of Jan. 22. The Tenn. Air National Guard’s 164th Air Lift…
MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Martin hosted its annual advisory board meeting. The meeting was virtual and leaders discussed updated plans for the university. UT Martin has made changes to its Title IX and Clery Act. Assault incidents that take place off campus by a faculty member can now be reprimanded by the university. It also now applies…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking garage after being sent to protect Washington are sparking new calls for investigations of the U.S. Capitol Police, now facing allegations that the agency evicted troops sent to help after its failure to stop rioting mobs two weeks ago. Members of both parties were irate about reports…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local nursing home held an event to vaccinate their patients. Brookdale Jackson Oaks, an assisted living and independent living community, hosted their first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday. In honor of this “shot of hope” the community threw a “Kick COVID-19” party, complete with a photo booth, balloons, cupcakes and music. Residents and staff spoke on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State health leaders provided an updated on the vaccination plan. The Tennessee Department of Health revised their plan, as well as recognized the new COVID-19 variant B117. “We have identified the B117 variant in Tennessee. If you are wondering why we haven’t made a big deal about this, is because we don’t really think it’s that big…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn — It’s time for this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Crystal McCarley is a kindergarten teacher at Beaver Elementary School in Wildersville. She has been teaching there for 12 years, including teaching third, fifth, and sixth grade before landing in her current role. McCarley originally did not want to…
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, declared a nationwide constitutional right to abortion. Also on this date: In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy. In 1997, the Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as the nation’s first female secretary of state. In 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State officials held a special session to address learning loss among K-12 students Friday. “COVID-19 has severely disrupted education in Tennessee. Our decisive action to intervene on behalf of Tennessee students will equip them for success, educating our kids better in the future than before the pandemic,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I thank the General Assembly for…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, January 22. 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…
