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Football Game Preview: Olive Branch Heads Out
The Olive Branch Conquistadors will start their season against the Evangelical Christian Eagles. Kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Evangelical Christian is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Goodpasture Christian. Evangelical Christian took down Goodpasture Christian 35-17 on Friday.
A missing foot, a state record and a pair of pliers: A look back at some wild gator hunts
Alligator hunting season is almost here in Mississippi and for thousands of hunters, it is one of the most-anticipated events of the year. The season starts at noon Aug. 30 and runs through Sept. 9. While it is among the shortest hunting seasons in the state, it is one that produces a lot...
UC Faces Hottest Week Of The Summer
The National Weather Service said this week may turn out to be the hottest week of the summer. Nashville-based Meteorologist Alyssa Clements said temperatures will range from 95 to 100 the next several days. She said high pressure over the region combining for warm temperatures and no rain. “It looks...
Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has shot down Tennessee’s attempt to collect millions of dollars in family planning funds without complying with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure. Last year, Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal complaint seeking to overturn the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to disqualify the state from receiving money offered through a family planning program known as Title X. A lower court later determined that Tennessee was unlikely to succeed and the state appealed that decision. In...
Middle Tennessee Faces Stormy Labor Day Weekend: Prepare for Rain and Cooler Weather
Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee residents should prepare for a rainy Labor Day weekend as temperatures are set to drop. The National Weather Service Nashville anticipates a frontal passage arriving by Friday, bringing cooler weather and much-needed rain to the region. According to the NWS, this weekend’s weather will...
First Alert Forecast: Extreme and dangerous heat levels grip Midstate all week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The hottest weather in more than two years is expected this afternoon across Middle Tennessee. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Federal court: TennCare illegally terminated health coverage for thousands
Tennessee’s Medicaid safety net program unlawfully terminated coverage for thousands of Tennessee families, running afoul of the Constitution, federal Medicaid law and protections for people with disabilities, a federal court ruled Monday. TennCare — which provides health coverage for about 1.5 million Tennesseans — failed to properly evaluate the eligibility of thousands of families, intentionally […]
Gibson County welcomes ‘Honey Beez Boutique and Farm Finds’
BRADFORD, Tenn. — For those who like to shop until they drop, one local community has opened up a new shopping center. Honey Beez Boutique and Farm Finds is a new shopping experience in Bradford. Their hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10...
Jackson man wanted for attempted murder found in Memphis, U.S. Marshals say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Jackson man wanted for multiple crimes, including attempted murder in Shelby County, was found in Memphis Monday, according to the U.S. Marshals. Parrish Transou was wanted on charges in both Shelby and Madison Counties: attempted first degree murder and aggravated assault in Shelby County, and petition to revoke suspended sentence, failure to report back to court after a positive drug screen, theft of property, and 11 counts of forgery in Madison County.
Driver airlifted after crash with semi on 45 Bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. — A crash Tuesday afternoon leads to one airlifted from the scene. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle wreck occurred around 3 p.m. on 45 Bypass near Passmore Lane. THP says the wreck occurred when a sedan and a semi truck collided. This led to...
Exchange club invites local football coaches to talk about upcoming season
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Exchange Club held a special meeting Tuesday. Hosted at the Doubletree by Hilton, the club invited high school football coaches of city and private schools in Madison County to speak. This tradition brings community together to hear coaches talk about their upcoming seasons and...
Tennessee’s population to be near eight million by 2040, UT projects
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On Tuesday, The University of Tennessee said the state’s population is expected to be nearly eight million by 2040. According to new projections from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at UT, the state’s population of adults 65 and over is expected to increase by 25% compared to the 2022 census estimate.
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced the receipt of a $35 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the seven-year grant, which will run from September 2024 through September 2031, is aimed at enhancing college readiness and success for students in Tennessee, particularly those from underserved and at-risk communities. Administered by THEC, the GEAR UP TN program seeks to...
Dobyns-Bennett teacher celebrates Tennessee Teacher of the Year title
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dobyns-Bennett High School’s Bryan Kerns returned to the classroom Monday morning after being recognized as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Kerns taught math at the high school for more than 15 years before pioneering the school’s Fire Program, which he now runs. “I was a full math teacher and […]
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