Winter weather causes blood donations to fall short
JACKSON, Tenn. – With the roads being slick and icy, not many people could get out and do the things that they normally do, like give blood. This has affected LIFELINE…
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FHU announces speakers for 88th Annual Bible Lectureship
The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Henderson, Tennessee — (Jan. 19, 2024) — The 88th Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University will examine the book of Revelation when it convenes Feb. 4-8, 2024, in Henderson, Tennessee. The theme for…
2 weeks of winter storms kill dozens and cause cold chaos in parts of the US but a thaw is coming
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two weeks of storms that have turned roads into icy death traps, frozen people to death from Oregon to Tennessee and caused power outages that could take weeks to fix continued to sock both coasts with another round…
How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. FILE - People walk down the Brooklyn Bridge during a…
Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor.…
Boil water notice issued in Lexington; Selmer's still in effect
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A boil water notice has been issued by Lexington Utilities for the eastern and southern portions of Henderson County. Their announcement says that due to a loss of water pressure in the system, customers in those areas…
Boy Scouts of America welcomes new executive director in West Tennessee
The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee — (Jan. 19, 2024) — The West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America has appointed Morio Snelling Sr. as its new executive director. Snelling brings a wealth of experience…
Thursday fire leaves Gibson County business damaged
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A late afternoon fire left a Gibson County business damaged as firefighters worked to bring it under control. Fire crews rushed to the Stewart Finance building in Humboldt…
Saltillo mayor booked into jail Wednesday
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office shared an update on an incident involving Saltillo Mayor Gregory Billings and two others. The sheriff confirmed that Saltillo Mayor Gregory Billings was booked into the jail Wednesday, and will have…
Utility companies urge water conservation as cities continue to see leaks
JACKSON, Tenn. – With temperatures preparing to decrease over the weekend, several utility companies are urging customers to help them preserve water. Since the winter storm, several cities have been experiencing water…
Freezing rain causes setback for crews clearing roads
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation and a City of Jackson official shared an update on the roads Thursday. Freezing rain began Thursday morning and lasted into the afternoon,…
14 confirmed dead due to Tennessee winter storm, as Oregon reels from deadly barrage of ice
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — At least 14 deaths in Tennessee have been linked to a storm system that blanketed the state in snow and sent temperatures plummeting as bitterly cold weather kept an icy grip Thursday on a swath of…
Shark Tank casting for 16th season
Dare to swim with the Sharks? ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" announces season 16 and is casting. The Shark Tank casting team has begun a nationwide search to discover the next…
$18 million in grants set to help communities prepare industrial sites
The following is a news release from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 12 new Site Development Grant recipients.…
UPDATE: JTA to see delays Friday
UPDATE: Friday, January 19, 2024: Due to the hazardous weather conditions. JTA buses will be on a two hour delay starting at 8:00 am due to the inclement weather conditions. This notice affects all JTA buses. EARLIER STORY: The following…
