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Mother files baby formula lawsuit after death of her son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother is suing a baby formula company after she says her son died from using their products while in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Nakia Harris says her son was born prematurely at birth and fed cow’s milk-based products, developed Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and died shortly afterward. NEC is a deadly […]
Public Invited To Help Band Wood Ducks At Event
Photo: USFWS waterfowl biologist Clayton Ferrell bands a wood duck while a young boy patiently waits for his duck’s turn. Once banded the youth will have the opportunity to release the bird back into the refuge. Springville, Tenn.–The Friends of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge announce a unique event...
Tennessee House District 96 Democratic primary: Read our Q & A with candidates
Early voting for the primary State and Federal Primary for Tennessee begins Friday with multiple contested primary elections. Five Democrats will be vying for the Tennessee House District 96. Incumbent Dwayne Thompson is not seeking reelection. No Republicans or Independents qualified for the August or November ballots. Whoever wins the...
New cannabis restaurant making its way to Memphis, but is it legal?
MEMPHIS, Tenn — A new restaurant coming to the Binghamton neighborhood is offering up something that isn't on any other menu in Memphis: marijuana. Buds & Brews Cannabis Bar and Restaurant offers THC-infused condiments and drinks, but brings up a question on how it is legal. In 2022, Michael...
Tennessee's 8th Congressional District: Read our Q&A with Democratic primary candidates
Early voting for the state and federal primary races is underway in Tennessee with multiple contested primary elections for Shelby County voters. Five Democrats are vying to be the party nominee in the November election for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. Incumbent Republican Rep. David Kustoff has represented the district since 2017 and will...
Annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at UT Martin
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
When is Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee set to speak at the 2024 RNC Tuesday? Who else will speak?
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is set to start Tuesday afternoon and there are a few people from Tennessee slated to speak. Monday got off to a big start with Republican delegates officially voting for former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 presidential candidate as well as the announcement that 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance will be on the ticket as his running mate. A number of speakers took the stage declaring that America needs four more...
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
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