Search Results for: winter weather

TDOT starts statewide plan to fix potholes

[gtxvideo vid="aCEkEvJR" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aCEkEvJR.jpg" vtitle="TDOT Pothole Program”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Wednesday the launch of a new plan to fix the state-wide pothole problem. New, warmer temperatures likely will only add to the collateral…

Weakley Co. snow days won't affect spring break

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County schools will use all 11 of their banked snow days to cover the cancellations caused by the recent winter weather. On Monday, the Weakley County School Board unanimously approved using the days, which will…

Snow impacts local businesses in Martin

[gtxvideo vid="Z4psUjhk" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z4psUjhk.jpg" vtitle="Martin Snow Ecnomic Impact PKG”] MARTIN, Tenn. -- Winter weather over the last several weeks has been bad for the local economy. Local leaders are encouraging people to shop local to support small businesses. Emergency…

Jackson drivers brave elements despite rough commute

[gtxvideo vid="QEq7BfGw" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QEq7BfGw.jpg" vtitle="Jackson Driving Conditions”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- Snow and ice caused problems for drivers Thursday across West Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed they got dozens of calls for service overnight. Drivers hit the streets of…

Residents rush to buy groceries before ice storm

[gtxvideo vid="hEbxcT5E" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hEbxcT5E.jpg" vtitle="Residents Rush TO Stores”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans did not have to go any farther than the bread aisle at the grocery store to see bad weather is on its way. Shoppers rushed to…

Icy roads leave needy families without food

[gtxvideo vid="cUWgdGg2" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cUWgdGg2.jpg" vtitle="Commodity Delivery Cancelled”] HENDERSON, Tenn. -- An unexpected side effect of the winter weather is a threat of some families going hungry. Margaret Boykin depends on a federal canned food program to get through the…

Bring pets in from cold, local experts say

[gtxvideo vid="gkJ7u74j" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gkJ7u74j.jpg" vtitle="Animal Precautions In Winter”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- When it comes to your four-legged family members in extreme winter weather, vets say to keep your dog or cat inside with you if possible. According to veterinarians,…

Snow days cut into TCAP review time

[gtxvideo vid="kai3O50e" playlist="" pid="OTSe9U1y" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kai3O50e.jpg" vtitle="Snow Days Affect Scores”] JACKSON, Tenn. -- We‘re just weeks away from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program achievement test, and winter weather could force schools to close again this week. Will students be ready? Tennessee…

Tennessee confirms additional hypothermia death overnight

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials now say a 30th person has died in relation to severe winter weather this month. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the death of a 55-year-old man in Bledsoe County overnight was confirmed to…

Tennessee public television stations to air legislative show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee public television stations are airing a new show about the happenings in the state Legislature. The first of four 30-minute episodes of the "Tennessee Capitol Report" are scheduled to air Sunday morning on public TV…