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Lane College names Dr. Donald Comer interim president
The Lane College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald W. Comer as Interim President, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Comer, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, has impressive educational credentials, a stellar corporate career, a community service background, and a deep commitment to student success, which will be a driving force in the future of Lane College.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey discusses missing fifth straight summer league game
The Zach Edey Las Vegas summer league experience continues to elude Grizzlies fans after the 7-foot-4 rookie appeared to roll his ankle in Salt Lake City. However, he sat and spoke about dealing with the injury with ESPN's Kendra Andrews at halftime of the Toronto Raptors-Utah Jazz preceding the Grizzlies game with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. "Yeah, it's tough not being able to play," Edey said. "Going to all the games and just watching, but...
Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
First Alert Forecast: Coolest weather since early July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures and humidity drop to close out the week. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Ex Firerose Banned From Using His Credit Cards After Allegedly Racking Up $96K Bill
A Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Billy Ray Cyrus, banning the country singer’s estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards. Billy Ray, 62, had asked the judge in June to grant a temporary restraining order that would prevent Firerose, 37, from being able to use his credit cards after she allegedly racked up...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Tennessee preteen charged with first-degree murder after suffocating sleeping 8-year-old cousin to death, DA says
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (WMC) - An eight-year-old girl was murdered by her older cousin on Monday in Humboldt, Tennessee, according to Frederick Agee, District Attorney General for Tennessee Judicial District 28. Home security video obtained by Humboldt Police Department investigators reportedly shows a 12-year-old girl using bedding to suffocate her sleeping...
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