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Ground stop issued at Nashville airport
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Ground Stop has been issued at the Nashville International Airport Tuesday night as severe storms are moving through the area. The FAA ordered the ground stop from 7:50 to 10 p.m. due to thunderstorms. “The FAA has issued a Ground Stop at BNA until 9...
Spanish-speaking church becomes Nashville's newest, largest Catholic parish
Quieres leer esta historia en español? Encuentra la traducción aquí. Antonio Figueroa stood by the doors and greeted members as they walked into the church. No one there spoke English — not even the visiting priest, who offered Mass completely in Spanish. Figueroa waved at kids he recognized and gave directions to people...
Jackson County deputies pick up Scottsboro shooting suspect from Tennessee
A Jackson County man accused of shooting a family member, stealing a car, and driving to Tennessee back in April is now back in Alabama. The sheriff's office confirms they picked up Jonathan Powell from Lawrence County, Tennessee, where he was being held, Monday. He was then booked into the Jackson County Jail in Alabama.
Harold Ford Sr. is a Memphis political icon
Harold Ford Sr., a pioneering figure in Tennessee politics, broke barriers and set precedents as the first African American to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Born on May 20, 1945 in Memphis, Ford’s career was marked by dedication to public service, advocacy for civil rights, and a commitment to his constituents.
WEATHER 8-1-2024 Heat Advisory Continues
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Tennessee election updates: Johnson wins Democratic Senate race, Ogles wins in the 5th
Voters across Tennessee on Thursday had their say in the Republican and Democratic primaries for state and federal office. In the race for the U.S. Senate, Democrat Gloria Johnson won her party's nomination and will take on Republican incumbent U.S. Marsha Blackburn in the November election. ...
TN Department of Correction Citizens’ Correctional Academy
The Tennessee Department of Correction is accepting applications for the fall 2024 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held Thursday evenings from September 12th, 2024, through October 17th, 2024, at various Tennessee Department of Correction locations around Nashville. For more information go to tn.gov.
Will groceries be tax-free again in Tennessee this year? Why there's no grocery tax break in 2024
Last year, Tennessee hosted a three-month long event where shoppers wouldn't pay tax on groceries but the holiday will not return in 2024. It was estimated that residents saved up to $288 million in taxes through last year's event. There was an estimated $100 saved per family through the three-month tax break. Tennessee's 4% grocery tax is one of 13 left in the country. ...
Grant award to fund new patient rooms
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado joined Fort Loudoun Medical Center leaders last week to review the hospital’s plans to increase its footprint and bed capacity with funding from the Tennessee Department of Health though the Health Resiliency Grant Program. “Access to facilities providing quality health care and services is more important than ever in Tennessee’s local communities,” Alvarado stated in a press release. “Leadership in both the public and private sectors is exactly how we improve the culture of health and...