NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Travelers at Nashville International Airport (BNA) experienced widespread delays and cancellations Saturday due to severe winter weather. By 9:30 a.m., more than 70 flights had already been canceled, according to the airport’s flight information page. Those included 40 inbound flights and 31 outbound departures. Cancellations continued to increase throughout the day. By 6:10 p.m., a total of 327 flights had been called off, based on data from FlightAware. Of those, 179 were incoming flights to Nashville, while 148 were departing flights. Airport officials said airlines are responsible for handling aircraft de-icing and overseeing related safety procedures. They…
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Tomika McCauley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in October 1972, the second child of Charles McCauley, Sr. and Joyce McCauley. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on January 1, 2026. In August 1977, she relocated with her family, Joyce and Charles Jr., to Nashville, Tennessee, where she would grow and build her life. She accepted Christ at an early age at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the Youth and Mass Choirs. She was part of the live recording in 1988 and was the lead singer of “Deliver Me” with Billy Hailey.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a State of Emergency for all 95 counties and encouraged Tennesseans to prepare for the possibility of a major winter storm this weekend that could bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and prolonged freezing temperatures across the state. Executive Order 110 may be accessed here. National Weather Service forecasts show a significant winter storm moving through the state as early as Friday evening, with increased confidence for accumulating snow and freezing rain causing moderate to major impacts. As of this release, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all Tennessee counties from Friday…
The 2026 IMF MLK Day Gala was held Thursday, January 15th, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville and was Emceed by Derek “Dy” Young. The evening marked the 41st anniversary of the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF) MLK Week of Events and the 4th annual MLK Gala, continuing a long-standing tradition of faith, service, and community engagement in honor of Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Co-Chairs Mia Vickers and DaMarrus Miller, alongside MLK Week of Events Chair Tabitha Mundy, welcomed community leaders, honorees, nominees, committee members, and guests for a Black Tie, sneaker-themed celebration…
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), the first author of African descent in the American Colonies to publish a book, with the 49th stamp in the Black Heritage series. A first-day-of-issue event for the Phillis Wheatley Black Heritage stamp will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. in Boston. The event is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared using the hashtag #BlackHeritageStamp. Attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.usps.com/philliswheatleystamp. Born in West Africa and brought to Boston on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University and Jackson State University will renew a long-standing football rivalry when the two programs meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of the Week 0 slate at Nissan Stadium. The matchup marks the first-ever meeting between TSU and Jackson State at the John A. Merritt Classic, adding a new chapter to a series that dates back more than seven decades. Tennessee State holds a 30-23-2 all-time advantage in the series, which began with the teams’ first meeting in 1949. “The John A. Merritt Classic provides the…
A Tennessee Senate panel wants officers at a privately-run prison rocked by a 2025 riot to wear body cameras despite opposition from the state’s correction commissioner. The State and Local Government Corrections Subcommittee recommended a pilot program Tuesday for the state’s private-prison contractor, CoreCivic, to equip detention officers at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center with body cameras in an effort to protect officers and inmates and provide clearer evidence for criminal investigations. State Sen. Ed Jackson of Jackson pointed out that prisons can be “extremely dangerous” because of a shortage of prison officers. “Body cameras would keep everybody honest,” Jackson said.…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The family of the late MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee announced Saturday that her visitation services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, and the funeral will follow the next day, Wednesday, Jan. 14, both at Murfreesboro’s Belle Aire Baptist Church. McPhee, 72, the spouse of MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, died Jan. 8, after a brief illness. Visitation for Mrs. McPhee will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Belle Aire Baptist Church, 1307 N. Rutherford Blvd., in Murfreesboro. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the church. Woodfin Funeral Chapel…
NASHVILLE, TN — For the third time in recent months, a broad coalition of 314 Tennessee clergy and faith leaders has reached out to Governor Bill Lee, urging him to address a mounting hunger crisis. In a formal sign-on letter delivered today, the leaders demand immediate action before the January 1 deadline to participate in the 2026 federal Summer EBT program—a move that would secure funding for summer nutrition programs for over 700,000 children. Building on their previous advocacy regarding the $2.2 billion Rainy Day Fund and SNAP benefit lapses, the coalition is now highlighting a critical choice in stewardship.…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will hold a mechanic hiring event on Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 430 Myatt Drive in Madison. As part of Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Choose How You Move initiative, WeGo needs to hire more mechanics to expand transit service across the region. Applicants can apply and register online to reserve an on-site interview at the event. WeGo is looking for automotive mechanics, diesel mechanics, and fleet maintenance supervisors. Wage: $29.83 per hour (additional pay incentives available with ‘H-Series ASE’ certifications) Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 WeGo benefits include health/dental/vision care, a pension plan, company paid life insurance, tuition…