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MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation to Host Opening of Exhibit Celebrating ‘Two Families, Two Revolutions’
The Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, in partnership with the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, invites the public to an opening reception for an exhibit created as a lead-up to the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026. The reception for the exhibit, titled...
One year after all-time low, number of economically distressed counties in Tennessee rises
After nearly half a decade of positive results, several indicators suggest Tennessee’s economy is slowing — not into recession territory, but showing weaker performance than in the past. The number of economically distressed and at-risk counties in Tennessee increased from 35 in June 2023 to 40 this year, according to information released by the state’s […]
Local organization recruiting foster parents to meet constant need
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are thousands of kids in foster care here in Tennessee and not nearly enough homes for them to go to. One organization is working to recruit more potential foster parents. It's starting a series of classes this month to help make that process easier. Tennessee...
UT Martin Teams Claim OVC Academic Awards
The Skyhawks claimed four separate Ohio Valley Conference Team Academic Achievement Awards. UT Martin’s men’s basketball, football, golf and volleyball programs each claimed the OVC Team Academic Achievement Award, presented annually to the team with the highest number of student-athletes who achieved a 3.25 Grade Point Average. This...
Over 100 UTM Athletes Make Conference Honor Roll
168 UT Martin student-athletes made the Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The third-most honorees in school history. Since UT Martin joined the OVC in 1992, the Skyhawks have generated 2,927 mentions on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll. To be listed on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll, recipients must...
SKYHAWK ATHLETICS ACCOUNTS FOR 168 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER’S HONOR ROLL WINNERS IN 2023-24
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference unveiled its 2023-24 Commissioner's Honor Roll recipients today as a grand total of 168 University of Tennessee at Martin representatives made the list. The 168 Skyhawk honorees are the third-most in school history, trailing only the 191 recipients in 2019-20 and 181...
CNN: JD Vance invested in Kentucky startup plagued by employee complaints, lawsuits
JD Vance was an early investor in a Kentucky startup that was undermined by lawsuits, employee complaints and later bankruptcy, an investigation by CNN found. AppHarvest, a startup that promised high-tech indoor farming in Eastern Kentucky, went public with major investor backing in 2021. Senate disclosures show Vance joined as a board member in 2017, CNN reported, and he also supported the company in interviews. Narya, his Ohio-based venture capital firm, also invested in AppHarvest. ...
Getting The Dairy Cattle Ready For Their Closeup
Paris, Tenn.–Junior showpersons were ready with the dairy cattle Monday morning in the livestock barn as both the Dairy Cattle Show and Regional Dairy Cattle Show were held at the Henry County Fair. A day-long schedule of activities is on tap at the fair again today, with the annual Pet Show and the new ‘Not So Newlywed Game” set for tonight. The full schedule is on our website and our Facebook pages. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
Congressman Steve Cohen secures $13.5 million for Memphis International Airport
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced Monday that he has secured an investment of over $13.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the de-icing facility at Memphis International Airport (MEM). According to a statement from Congressman Cohen's office, the Airport Improvement Program funding for the...
Woman dies after crash sends car into lake
Note: This story has been updated with news on the woman’s condition. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is dead after crashing her car into a lake in Shelby County Tuesday morning, officials say. According to reports, just before 8:30 a.m., deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to the two-vehicle crash on Miller Road […]
Memphis Area Sees Spike in HIV Cases
In recent years, reported HIV and syphilis cases have surged in Tennessee’s Shelby County, which encompasses Memphis, prompting a response from the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), reports WREG-TV News Channel 3. According to the Tennessee Department of Health (THD), since 2018, HIV rates have increased by 36%, and...
Ross Furniture to close after 45 years in Jackson
Ross Furniture and Bedding, located at 2310 E. Jackson Boulevard, announced its closure on social media on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The store is set to close within the next 60-90 days, with a closing sale starting on Aug. 15. Photo by Jay Forness. Ross Furniture and Bedding announced it will...
Hardin men arrested on warrants and other charges
Two Hardin men were arrested Tuesday when Marshall County Sheriff's Deputies went to their home to serve active warrants. 47 year old Mark Brown and 29 year old Corey Warford were taken into custody. While arresting Warford for a failure to appear warrant from Calloway District Court, Warford was found...
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