Tennessee News

Small Nashville, Tennessee university, president part ways

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A small university in Nashville, Tennessee, said it has parted ways with its president of less than two years. Fisk University's Board of Trustees did not give a reason for Vann R. Newkirk's departure in a…

DNA: Remains match Tennessee sailor who died at Pearl Harbor

By: Devarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel-undefined KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Department of Defense effort that began in 2015 to use science to solve one of our country's prolonged mysteries has identified the remains of a Navy sailor from Athens,…

Hawaii beats Tennessee 5-1 to take spot at LLWS championship

By Matthew Gelhard - Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cohen Sakamoto struck out seven and Ruston Hiyoto hit a two-run homer as Hawaii continued its run through the Little League World Series on Saturday with 5-1 win over…

Former Tennessee police chief sentenced to 6 years in prison

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee police chief has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for using excessive force during arrests, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday. Prosecutors said Anthony "Tony" Bean punched a handcuffed arrestee…

US agents in Memphis seize shipped ancient Egyptian artifact

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal agents in Memphis have seized a potentially 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian artifact that was shipped in from Europe. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says they intercepted the Egyptian canopic jar lid of the funeral deity named…

State agencies issue guidance around fentanyl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- New guidance has been given by state agencies on fentanyl. A news release from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services says that illicit fentanyl cannot be absorbed through the skin or from touching…

TWRA hosting 2023 photo contest, highlighting state's beauty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Have a photo that shows off Tennessee hunting, fishing or wildlife? You may want to share it with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA is hosting its 2023 photo contest. The TWRA says photographers can send…