MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In the years leading up to Tyre Nichols’ deadly arrest, Memphis police have been dogged by a confluence of dangerous trends, including a chronic shortage of officers and a struggle to bring in recruits. Former recruiters…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his fifth State of the State address on Monday in Nashville. In the address, the governor spoke on budget and legislative priorities for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is set to give the annual State of the State address from Nashville at 6 p.m. This will be the fifth address given by the governor, who was elected in 2022. The address is…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee deputy has been relieved of duty after video of a November arrest surfaced on social media, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. In a brief statement, the office said an unnamed deputy is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Drought affects everything from water quality and public health to ecosystems and infrastructure. But when does a drought become severe enough to warrant water restrictions? Tennessee state agencies do not have that answer, according to a…
By Caroline Eggers -WPLN-FM NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Drought affects everything from water quality and public health to ecosystems and infrastructure. But when does a drought become severe enough to warrant water restrictions? Tennessee state agencies do not have that…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Journalist Joe Edwards, who chronicled country music and helped "Rocky Top" become a Tennessee state song during his four-decade Associated Press career, has died. He was 75. Longtime AP colleague Randall Dickerson said Edwards' wife called…
—Tennesseans invited to take part in Tree Day. According to a release from the Tennessee Environmental Council, Tennessee residents may have the opportunity to help the environment while beautifying their properties. The ninth annual Tennessee Tree Day event will take…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee police officer who was shot at a public library while responding to a trespassing complaint remained in "extremely critical condition" on Friday, Memphis Police said. The officer was hospitalized Thursday after the shooting at…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Giant panda Le Le has died, the Memphis Zoo announced Friday. The panda, born July 18, 1998, died Wednesday, zoo spokesperson Rebecca Winchester said in an email. His cause of death has yet to be determined…
