NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order aimed at helping recovery efforts in West and Middle Tennessee. Gov. Lee's Executive Order 94 will: Allow individuals to aid in cleanup Suspend restrictions on vehicles transporting emergency supplies…
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The National Weather Service has released a preliminary report on one of the tornadoes that ripped through West Tennessee on Friday. The report says the EF-3 tornado began around 10:30 p.m., and was first sited in…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Following the devastating storms that ripped through parts of West Tennessee, Henderson County and Parsons continue to wait for electricity. On top of no power, several gas stations in Parsons are without power and are low…
PARIS, Tenn. -- A new date has been set for the Christmas Festival in Paris. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce says the new date is now Saturday, Dec. 18. The parade was originally set for last Saturday, but was…
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Tyson Foods is joining with Walmart to feed those affected by Friday's tornadoes. Tyson says it will be donating 600,000 meals to the communities of Mayfield, Bowling Green in Kentucky, and to Samburg and Dresden in Tennessee.…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor said that at least 64 people were killed in the state during a devastating cluster of tornadoes. At least 14 people are dead in four other states: Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. Kentucky Gov.…
NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg has read the nominations for the 79th Golden Globes. After nine months of widespread criticism forced the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to reform, the group tried its best Monday to keep its perch in…
(AP) -- A federal judge has refused to throw out a key charge against two men accused of storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's electoral victory. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled on Friday…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The World Health Organization and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are working to provide cancer medicines at no cost to children in under-resourced countries. Their $200 million investment announced Monday addresses an imbalance of survival rates…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Quarter Ride Days" are returning to the Jackson Transit Authority this holiday season. JTA will offer their annual 25 cent days on December 23 and 24. According to a release, all rides will be 25 cents on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Anyone 16 and up can now get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says 16 and 17-year-olds are now eligible for a Pfizer booster dose six…
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- The town of Dresden is nearly destroyed after Friday night storms swept across the town’s downtown area. “It went from an immediate really loud event into a quiet and calm right…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Severe weather may be gone, but still taking a toll. There is still lots of damage in West Tennessee as the city of Lexington is still recovering from the severe weather.…
According to information received from Karen Campbell, Communications Director Weakley County schools: Gleason, Greenfield and Martin schools will be open tomorrow. Due to road safety concerns, Dresden and Sharon schools will be closed. "We are aware that our students, staff…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- What was supposed to be a nice evening turned into a nightmare for some tourists and their families. Friday's storm did a lot of damage especially in Tiptonville. The tornado…
