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Dr. Sophie Bjork-James: scholar of white nationalism
With neo-Nazis demonstrating around Nashville, including at a Metro Council meeting from which they were eventually expelled, the city has been on edge. It’s the second such group in as many weeks to bring their racist messaging to the streets of downtown and beyond, and some Nashvillians have shown up to oppose them publicly.
Wanted Tennessee man arrested in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted out of Tennessee was arrested in Logan County on Friday evening following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle matching the description of one used in an alleged prior shoplifting at Farmer’s Home Furniture in Russellville, according to a citation obtained by WBKO.
How TN Republican primary races are pushing the party further to the right on key issues
As Republicans nationwide consider their future, deep-red Tennessee's dominant political party is creeping further to the right as primary candidates seek to bolster their conservative credentials on key issues ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. With a GOP supermajority in the state legislature, many races are determined in primary contests. During campaigns this year, both incumbents and newcomers alike have taken staunchly conservative views on issues such as state-paid school lunches, arming teachers, taxpayer-funded school vouchers,...
Massive solar farm planned for coal mine site in eastern Kentucky
A massive solar farm is in the works at the site of one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer behind the planned farm at the decades-old Starfire coal mine near Hazard, Kentucky, says the project could help reinvigorate a region where thousands of mining jobs have been lost. Construction on the first phases could begin as soon as 2026.
Best Jackson-area LBs in 2024 TSSAA season? See our ranking
From Mason DeLoach to Jacob Knox, The Jackson Sun ranked the top linebackers for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season in the Jackson area. TSSAA high school football is almost back in the Jackson area. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun is ranking returning players by position group. It's...
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Now with Titans, Jabari Small hoping to be next great running back from Memphis in NFL
In recent football history, the city of Memphis has been known for producing high-quality running backs. Former Briarcrest standout Jabari Small is the next Memphian looking to make his name as a ball carrier in the NFL. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in May after a stellar career with the Vols.
U.S. women's national soccer team to face Iceland at Geodis Park in October
The United States women's national soccer team is headed back to Nashville. The USWNT will host Iceland at Geodis Park on Oct. 27 (4:30 p.m. CT) in its second match following the Paris Olympics. The match will be televised on TNT, Max, Telemundo and Peacock. It's the second of a two-game series with Iceland, with the first game set for Oct. 24 in Austin, Texas.
Storms almost dampened Steve Miller Band, Journey and Def Leppard at Nashville's Nissan Stadium
From Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker,” and Journey’s “Faithfully,” to Def Leppard’s “Photograph,” Saturday night at Nissan Stadium was all about the crowd’s favorite songs. Decades worth of songs that seemingly everyone in the crowd knew every word to, even though some were from 40 years ago. While rain poured down on Nissan Stadium less than an hour before Steve Miller Band was set to take the stage, the storms, which sent those already inside the stadium...
Weather 7-22-23-2024 Stormy Forecast
Prepare for a wet and stormy week. Storms are not expected to be severe, but some could be quite strong. Just keep an eye on the weather all week. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Murfreesboro Teen Injured in Fiery Crash
NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY - A Murfreesboro teenager died in an early morning accident in Kentucky. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the report…. Early on July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:45 AM, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky responded to a serious accident near the 32-mile marker on the eastbound side of the Bluegrass Parkway. Dispatch informed deputies en route that a vehicle had struck a tree and was on fire.
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