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Mid-South Severe Weather Outlook: Storms Threaten Tennessee, Mississippi Friday into Saturday – Tornadoes Possible

Memphis, TN – Severe weather is expected to impact the Mid-South on Friday, with portions of northeast Mississippi also at risk on Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of possible damaging winds, large hail, and a risk of tornadoes. According to the NWS Memphis office, storms are likely...

Mississippi · 2025-03-11
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Former Knoxville Police Chief urges public to be aware after West Town Mall disturbance

A disturbance at West Town Mall on Saturday night caused rumors to circulate that a shooting took place. Former Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith shares what the public can do to stay aware.

Knoxville, TN · 2025-03-10

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Tennessee Man Claims He Was Shot By His Dog While In Bed With A Female Friend

A Tennessee man claims he was shot in the leg while in bed with a female friend. On top of that, he says his dog is the one who pulled the trigger on the gun that shot him. According to a Memphis Police Department report, officers responded to the home of Jerald Kirkwood in the […] The post Tennessee Man Claims He Was Shot By His Dog While In Bed With A Female Friend appeared first on BroBible.

Memphis, TN · 2025-03-11
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Bill would exclude fruit, vegetables from Tennessee grocery tax

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would exclude fresh, frozen, and canned fruit and vegetables from Tennessee’s 4% state tax has been deferred to next week’s Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. The bill was introduced in both the House and Senate. SB164 and HB633 would amend...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11
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End racial and ethnic diversity hiring mandates or policies for teachers | Opinion

As a proud American of Mexican heritage and the first Latino elected county commissioner in Tennessee, I value and appreciate our country’s diversity. I am convinced that it is one of the pillars that has made our country the freest and most prosperous in the world. Unfortunately, diversity has become corrupted in recent years. Quotas are replacing meritocracy . Instead of further embracing the Rev. Martin Luther King’s dream of living in a country where we are not defined by the color of our skin but by the content of our character − some want to make one’s skin...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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At least 19 tornadoes recorded in the Heartland

(KFVS) - The First Alert Action Day is canceled for the Heartland. We are tracking possible scattered storms throughout the morning. Tornado watches remain in effect for parts of western Kentucky, southern Illinois and New Madrid County, Mo. until 6 a.m. on Saturday. Overnight on Friday and into the early...

New Madrid County, MO · 2025-03-12

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Tennessee bill to block undocumented kids from schools advances in House as protests mount

A bill that would allow Tennessee schools to block undocumented children from enrolling advanced out of its first House committee on Tuesday, drawing hundreds of protestors who called for lawmakers to protect equal access to education in the state. Damian Felipe Jimenez, a 6th grade student from Knoxville, testified against the bill in a packed committee room. The middle school student implored Tennessee lawmakers to show immigrant children "respect and compassion" when considering their vote. "I am the son of immigrant parents who have shown me to respect and value everyone," Felipe Jimenez said. "Like me and all the...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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TN House passes bill barring people from buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A bill to restrict people in Tennessee from buying soft drinks or candy with federal nutrition benefits passed on a third and final reading in the House Monday evening. Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) proposed the bill, HB 1236. It was introduced soon after The Associated Press...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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Bill would exclude fruit, vegetables from Tennessee grocery tax

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill that would exclude fresh, frozen, and canned fruit and vegetables from Tennessee’s 4% state tax has been deferred to next week’s Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. The bill was introduced in both the House and Senate. SB164 and HB633 would amend...

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Total lunar eclipse visible in Middle TN, Southern KY

A total lunar eclipse will be visible early Friday morning in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, which is when the moon appears red as it passes through the Earth's shadow.

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Fuel quality complaints filed against 14 Memphis gas stations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis drivers have been reporting fuel quality problems at multiple gas stations so far this year, and for the past couple of years. Data from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture obtained by Action News 5 shows nearly 50 Memphis gas stations over the last two years have had complaints lodged against them.

Memphis, TN · 2025-03-11

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Tennessee among 60 colleges warned of ‘potential enforcement actions’ over antisemitism claims

The U.S. Department of Justice has warned the University of Tennessee and dozens of other colleges that they may be the face "potential enforcement actions" due to allegedly not complying with federal obligations to protect Jewish students.

Tennessee · 2025-03-11

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Son of former Pratt’s owner speaks out after ‘Big John’ statue collapses

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Native American statue known as ‘Big John’ was built in 1954 and stood outside Pratt’s Bar-B-Que restaurant in Kingsport since 1970. That was until Saturday when the statue collapsed. “It was hard to watch, you know? Being in the family that long, he’s like a brother,” Johnathan Pratt said Monday. […]

Kingsport, TN · 2025-03-10

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Chance of Severe Thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday

The Ken-Tenn area will be seeing Spring like temperatures this week. Along with daytime highs in the 70’s will be the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms starting Friday. Memphis National Weather Service Meteorologist John Sirmon told Thunderbolt News that forecasters already have their sights set on the possible...

Tennessee · 2025-03-10

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Open Streets Knoxville canceled due to ‘unforeseen complications’

Bike Walk Knoxville has canceled Open Streets Knoxville 2025 due to unforeseen complications and challenges, but the Cattywampus Puppet Parade will still take place on Sunday, May 18 at Suttree Landing Park.

Knoxville, TN · 2025-03-10