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Big Lots Announces Plans to Close Some Stores This Year
Big Lots has announced their plans to close 35 to 40 stores by year’s end. The announcement comes following a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. For the first quarter ending on May 4th, Big Lots announced a decrease in sales of one-billion dollars. Although no specific...
Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee will have agreements in place before the Dec. 31 deadline for all $3.7 billion of its federal American Rescue Plan funds. The group overseeing those allocations now knows that, if those funds are not fully spend on those projects, it can redirect the funds to other eligible projects […] The post Tennessee will reallocate funds not spent from $3.7B of federal recovery funds appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
The Tennessee Military Department announced new Assistant Adjutant General, Air, to begin role in August
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, announced that Knoxville native Col. Martin Hartley has been selected as the Tennessee Military Department’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air. The announcement, made on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, marks a significant appointment...
Gov. Lee appoints three new judicial positions in Maury, Sumner and Shelby counties
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his appointments of three key judicial positions. Appointments include Jennifer Nichols to the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, Jessica Parrish to the 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court and Jim Newson to the 30th Judicial District Chancery Court. The 30th Judicial District serves Shelby County. ...
Code Orange Ozone Alert Issued in Memphis and Surrounding Areas: Residents Alerted to Poor Air Quality
Residents in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, including the vibrant city of Memphis, are advised to remain cautious as the Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for today. This alert, relayed by the National Weather Service Memphis TN, is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups and will likely exceed federal safe health standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Two vehicle crash with injuries shuts down lane during active investigation, says SCSO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), Deputies responded at Hacks Cross Rd. and Meadow Vale Rd. around 8:15 p.m., to a two vehicle crash with injuries. SCSO says one female adult was taken by the Shelby County Fire to Regional One Health in critical...
NASA: New Image from Space Telescope
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope. July 12 marks the second anniversary of Webb’s science operations! What better way to celebrate than with a new stellar image of the universe! The Digital Desk spoke with Dr. Mark Clampin, NASA Director of Astrophysics, about this new image, and some of Webb’s latest discoveries.
Lane College announces selection of new interim president
JACKSON, Tenn. — 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.
Urban Art Commission to honor local mural artist at Gooch Park
Excitement is building in the Memphis community as the UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with HUG Parks Friends and Memphis City Parks, prepares for the dedication of a new mural at Gooch Park Community Pool. The event is set to take place on July 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at...
ARDOT, Tennessee DOT secure $393 million for new I-55 Mississippi River bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Congressman Steve Cohen announced on Friday that the Tennessee and Arkansas Department of Transportation secured over $393 million for a new Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River. The bridge will be known as “America’s River Crossing,” according to a press release from Cohen....
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