State & National News

Kentucky voters buckle down for upcoming elections.

A Graves County Jail walked out of an open door yesterday morning.

Murphysboro teachers begin their strike today as salary negotiations fall through once more.

Senator Rand Paul visited Mayfield yesterday and discussed the President's impeachment inquiry.

A former Cannon County Sheriff's Department faces charges of theft.

After the Rock was defaced, the university holds accountability.

WestStar Press Release 9/16/19: UT Martin's WestStar leadership program is now accepting applications for the class of 2020. This program, the largest and oldest regional leadership development program in Tennessee, boasts 856 graduates to date and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the fall. The WestStar program consists of eight specially designed seminar programs addressing contemporary issues important to West Tennessee's development, including agriculture, transporta

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The 97.5-ton rock that's often painted by students at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville was covered by an anti-Semetic message on 9/11. Chancellor Donde Plowman condemned the message in a statement yesterday. "Last night, someone covered that message of love with an anti-Semitic hate message," Plowman said. "We condemn that hate aimed toward members of our Jewish community, and we understand that words are not enough." Chancellor Plowman invited a committee of student

Poster for Ken Burns' "Country Music" WLJT and WUTM have sponsored a preview of Ken Burns' newest documentary, Country Music, on Thursday, Sept. 12th at 6 p.m. in Watkins Auditorium. Before the preview begins, viewers can enjoy live country music and a panel discussing the history of the genre. After the preview, southern favorites will be served, including fried chicken, MoonPies, RC Colas, and fried green tomatoes. Kayla Brooks, News Director