Tennessee News

Hancock Co. Man arrested, charged with Second Degree Murder

PRESS RELEASE FROM:  TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CONTACT: Leslie Earhart, Public Information Officer, TBI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2024 HANCOCK COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…

$18 million in grants set to help communities prepare industrial sites

The following is a news release from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 12 new Site Development Grant recipients.…

Tennessee Education Lottery to celebrate 20th anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. – Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the Tennessee Education Lottery. This scholarship program provides financial support for Tennessee's best high school students and encourages them to remain in-state for the duration…

TVA asks consumers for voluntary reductions in power use

The following is a news release from the Jackson Energy Authority: JACKSON, Tenn. – According to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the recent snow/extreme cold temperatures our area is experiencing could set an all-time record for power demand, which could…

TDOT asking motorists to not drive in the dangerous conditions

TRAFFIC ADVISORY FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: TDOT Asking Motorists to Not Drive in the Dangerous Conditions NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay home. TDOT crews are going on their third day…

Parts of Natchez Trace Parkway to close ahead of winter storms

PRESS RELEASE: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Mandi Toy, Media contact, NPS Prashant Lotwala, Chief Ranger, NPS Date: January 14, 2024   Sections of Natchez Trace Parkway to close ahead of winter storms TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service will close Natchez…

Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions

PRESS RELEASE: OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BILL LEE, TENNESSEE Elizabeth Lane Johnson, Press Secretary, TN State Capitol FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2024 Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced…