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Man hospitalized after confrontation with Memphis cops dies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 29-year-old man who was hospitalized after being injured in a confrontation with Memphis police officers during a traffic stop has died. Tyre D. Nichols, of Memphis, “succumbed to his injuries” on Tuesday, the Tennessee Bureau…

Families receive free food in Crockett County

ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Northwest TN Economic Development Council, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, held a mobile food distribution Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 in Crockett County.…

Tennessee lawmakers reelect state comptroller, treasurer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers reelected the state’s comptroller and treasurer to new two-year terms on Wednesday. FILE - Rep. Jason Mumpower, R-Bristol, left, speaks at a conference sponsored by The Associated Press and the…

Dr. Danielle Shutes to join Tyson Learning Center in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Dr. Danielle Shutes has been named Center Director of Tyson Learning Center. A partnership between Tyson Foods and KinderCare, the Tyson Learning Center is the new child care facility that will support workers at Tyson Food's Humboldt…

New tool gives Tennesseans transparency in legislative process

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton is announcing a new tool that aims to enhance public transparency. The TGA House Dashboard is a user-friendly application that gives every Tennessean the same access to the legislative process as their…

Biden 'surprised' government records found at old office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he was “surprised’ when he was informed that government records were found by his attorneys at a former office space in Washington. The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has requested that…

Tennessee program lets victims shield their addresses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee secretary of state is encouraging victims of human trafficking, stalking, domestic abuse or any sexual offense to protect their addresses from public disclosure under a free state program. Secretary of State Tre Hargett’s office…

TVA chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility has decided to build a new natural gas plant despite concerns from the Environmental Protection Agency. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash on Tuesday signed a decision to move…

Jackson native creates program for HBCU students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native has been awarded for her passion in environmental and climate change. Tom's of Maine has started a new incubator program that awards five people across the country with funding…

Carmichael kicks off Globes, plunging straight into scandal

UPDATE: The Golden Globes returned to the air Tuesday with a red carpet flush with celebrities, comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a hesitant emcee and numerous trophies for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Abbott Elementary,” as the beleaguered award show…

'Diamond,' of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair's Twitter account. She was 51. [caption id="attachment_1294671" align="aligncenter"…

Medina gas station catches fire

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A gas station caught on fire in a local town. The Medina Fire Department received a call concerning a fire at a local gas station around 2 p.m.…

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