Racist text messages referencing slavery prompt investigations in multiple states
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students.
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National Action Network charters new chapter in Jackson
One national organization welcomes a local chapter in the Hub City.
TN Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security reminds of REAL ID deadline in six months
The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
Grants awarded to several West Tennessee communities for improvements
Grants will assist with local infrastructure, safety and other community improvements.
Republican supermajority unchanged in Tennessee Statehouse but Democrats don't give up ground
Tennessee’s Republican legislative supermajority will remain unchanged after Democrats failed to flip seats in a handful of competitive races.
Republican David Kustoff wins reelection to U.S. House in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District
Republican David Kustoff wins reelection to U.S. House in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District.
AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Tennessee
Former President Donald Trump won Tennessee on Tuesday, keeping the firmly Republican state and its 11 electoral votes in his win column.
Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won her reelection bid against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson.
Election Results: November 5, 2024
See full election results in West Tennessee and check for updates as new data is added.
THP seeks assistance in identifying female found on Interstate 40
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified female found lying in the emergency lane of Interstate 40 eastbound in Roane County, one mile east of exit 340 Rockwood Municipal Airport Road near the 341-mile marker, on Oct. 13, at approximately 8:17 p.m.
