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Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A growing number of school districts in the U.S. are using federal pandemic funding on athletics projects. One school district in Iowa is spending $100,000 on a weight room renovation, while another in Wisconsin is…

TDOT marks October as Adopt-A-Highway month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wondered about adopting a highway? October may be the month for you. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing its effort to reduce litter by recognizing October as Adopt-A-Highway month. TDOT says the program began in 1989,…

New HUD rule aimed at preventing public housing evictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is trying to prevent evictions from public housing for nonpayment of rent. It's seeking to shore up protections following the end of the nationwide eviction moratorium that was a response to the coronavirus pandemic.…

Senator takes part in 7th annual Barbecue Fundraiser

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One senator showed his thanks to his supporters. Sen. Ed Jackson was a part of the seventh annual Barbecue Fundraiser on Tuesday. The plates included a barbecue sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, and a brownie for dessert.…

Delta Dental offers 'Water's Cool @ School' grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Delta Dental of Tennessee is offering a new grant to middle schools across the state. Delta says the grant will be used to replace water fountains with a contactless Elkay bottle-filling station through the "Water's Cool @…

Kustoff visits Jackson to discuss recent bills in Washington D.C.

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A U.S. representative visited the Hub City on Tuesday. Congressman David Kustoff visited the Jackson Exchange Club to discuss what's going on in Washington D.C. He discussed big spending bills regarding infrastructure, and the Reconciliation Bill…

State Department discloses number of nukes in US stockpile

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a reversal of Trump administration policy, the State Department has disclosed the number of nuclear weapons in the U.S. stockpile. It said this will aid global efforts to control the spread of such weapons. The number…

Sheriff's deputy, Gleason Vice Mayor Danny Browning has died

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Sgt. Danny Browning, with the Weakley County Sheriff’s Department, died Tuesday evening. Weakley County Sheriff Mike Wilson says Browning had been in the hospital due to COVID-19. Browning served multiple roles in the community, including…

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