WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors. The rise in electronic cigarettes…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, has resigned under pressure. Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard Stika on Tuesday following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations and several of his priests complained about his leadership…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s watchdog says negligence, misconduct and job failures enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Inspector General Michael Horowitz…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces the number of distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history. A press release from the Governor's Office states this marks a signification milestone in the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A showcase of a local veteran's photography will be on display in Jackson later this week. Tennessee Industrial Printing (TIPS) will showcase the photographs of Larry Atherton and his time in the Vietnam war during regular business…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the closure of a West Tennessee lake. According to the TWRA, Herb Parsons Lake in Fayette County received significant damage from straight line winds…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced Enchem America Incorporated will be opening a manufacturing facility in Brownsville. The company will invest $152. 5 million to establish electrolyte manufacturing operations at I-40 Advantage Industrial Park. This will be…
HENDERSON, Tenn. --The Chester County Commission meeting was held on Monday evening at the Chester County Courthouse to discuss plans on the construction of a new election commission building. Many residents were in attendance to listen in or give their…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A community open house was held Monday evening at Hub City Brewing for community members to review proposed designs and plans for the future of Jackson. Monday, they focused…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- A man believed to be responsible for two robberies in Savannah has been arrested. According to a press release from the Savannah Police Department, 31-year-old Matthew Ryan Talley was taken into custody on Sunday, June 25. Savannah…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As things heat up over West Tennessee, here are some tips on how to stay cool when you're just too hot. Health professionals say people over 65, children under…
SEATTLE (AP) — The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine that can shrink tumors and stop cancer from coming back. Among the targets for the experimental shots: melanoma, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City on the NASCAR schedule means texts fly to see who’s spending an extra day or two to enjoy all the town has to offer. Nashville and Bristol Motor Speedway are busy working to land…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee sheriff's deputy trying to stop a man from driving away was dragged by the vehicle and fatally shot the driver, officials said. A Shelby County sheriff's deputy approached a parked car Saturday as part…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How can DoorDash get you everything you need to have the best summer yet? Discover how DoorDash is becoming a lifeline for busy parents during summer vacation. Summer…
