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Disaster unemployment assistance available in 29 Tennessee counties
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available for 29 Tennessee counties. These counties were impacted by the Tennessee Severe Winter Storms as declared in the Federal Disaster Declaration FEMA DR-4898.
Family of Steak ‘n Shake worker allegedly killed over onion rings calls for death penalty for suspect
The family of a Steak ‘n Shake worker allegedly shot and killed following an argument over onion rings is calling for the suspect charged in the case to face the death penalty.
Baby born at 22 weeks, weighing less than 1 pound, goes home after 129 days in NICU
A baby who was born at just 22 weeks, weighing less than 1 pound, is finally home after spending 129 days in the NICU.
Man arrested for allegedly helping suspect get rifle used in shooting that killed 8 kids
A Louisiana man has been arrested for allegedly helping Shamar Elkins, the suspect in a mass shooting that killed eight children, to obtain a gun.
Highway 77 near Renfroe Road in Carroll County blocked due to accident
Highway 77 near Renfroe Road just outside of Huntingdon is blocked due to an accident Wednesday morning.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, US appeals court rules
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools.
Bemis Historical Society hosts genealogy event to trace Revolutionary War ancestors
The Bemis Historical Society hosted a program to help the public trace their family lineage to the American Revolution as part of America's 250th anniversary.
World's Biggest Fish Fry carnival opens in Henry County
The carnival at the World's Biggest Fish Fry opened Monday as part of the 73rd annual event.
Fair RX Act supporting local pharmacies heads to governor's desk
Where you fill your prescriptions could soon be up to you. A bill that passed the Legislature in Tennessee would break up the powerful middlemen who control which pharmacies see you and how much the pharmacies are paid.
Seniors lose thousands to scammers as embarrassment prevents victims from reporting
Older adults often fall victim to scams as the amount lost increases with age. The Federal Trade Commission saw a record $12.5 billion stolen last year.
16 pounds of fentanyl seized in Haywood County traffic stop
A routine traffic stop of a tractor trailer early this morning led to the seizure of 16 pounds of fentanyl and a large bottle of liquid Xylazine.
Re-entry job fair helps people with criminal records find work
The American Job Center hosted a re-entry job and resource fair at Jackson State Community College.
RIFA honors volunteers at annual appreciation event
RIFA held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Baker Bros Barbeque downtown Tuesday.
Man convicted of raping daughter over 5 years in Haywood County
On April 21, 2026, after a two-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Haywood County, Defendant Miguel De Jesus-Flores was found Guilty of all Counts in the indictment: Two Counts of Rape of a Child, Three Counts of Rape, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Incest.
