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Whiteville to get budget boost after census appeal

U.S. cities and towns that have challenged their 2020 census population figures appear to be winning only small victories. The U.S. Census Bureau has resolved and made public a dozen or so municipal appeals. The biggest gain so far has…

5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The judge in the case of five former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols has asked for “continued patience” in a case that could "take some time.” Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills…

Military finishes recovering Chinese balloon debris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was a Chinese spy…

Storms cause flooding to homes, roads

FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- A residence in a local town is dealing with flooding, but not just from Thursday's storms. Rick Sims' home in Friendship was surrounded by water, and he says this isn't the first time. He says water…

2 wounded, 1 has medical problem in Memphis mall shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two people were wounded and a third person suffered a medical problem Thursday in a shooting stemming from a fight at a large mall in suburban Memphis, Tennessee, police said. Memphis police and other law enforcement…

Some roads damaged near Friendship

FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- Storms from last night left many roads damaged. At Jack Pence Road near Bradford, the road is currently closed due to a pipe burst. Debris could be seen…

Random Act of Kindness Day is Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're being kind, you'll do just fine. Random Act of Kindness Day is Friday, February 17. You can practice "neighbor care" for the day. A Nextdoor study revealed…

Federal Reserve official visits Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university welcomed a prominent financial leader to speak to several guests about the future of our economy. Union University partnered with the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to welcome Jim…

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor's family said Willis has a…

Several projects get grants to preserve history

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several locations across Tennessee are getting grants to preserve history. According to a news release, $8.7 million in Tennessee Historic Development Grants are going to renovating and preserving historic buildings. The projects include $400,00 for Somerville &…

Tennessee Quit Week highlights state's resources

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Been thinking about quitting smoking? Then next week is for you. The Tennessee Department of Health is joining with others for the eight Tennessee Quit Week. The week, which begins on February 20 and continues to February…

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