CLEVELAND, Miss. — A 21-year-old Delta State University student was found hanging from a tree on campus early Monday morning, prompting the cancellation of classes and centennial celebrations. University police later said the death was a suicide and that no foul play is suspected. “At approximately 7:05 a.m., university police was notified of what appeared to be the body of a Black male hanging from a tree on central campus near the DSU pickleball courts,” Delta State Police Chief Michael L. Peeler said during a press conference. “At this time, there is no evidence of foul play.” Peeler identified the…
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Nashville, TN – In time for national Hunger Action Month, Metro Social Services (MSS) announces the expansion of its Food Pop Up food giveaway series. MSS is hosting a food giveaway Saturday, Sept.20, at 9am. The event, hosted in conjunction with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and Second Harvest, will be held at Galilee, 2021 Herman St, Nashville, TN. MSS has noted an increase in client requests for help getting access to food and a continuance of food insecurity. The program’s new focus is to specifically address and go directly into Nashville’s food deserts across the city’s four quadrants where the need…
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Giving Back with “1-2-3 Serve” Initiative (Nashville, TN)-Members of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: A City of Grace are rolling up their sleeves for a citywide day of service, unity and outreach on Saturday, September 20. Pastor Frank D. Stevenson and dedicated volunteers will host 1-2-3 Serve to help make lasting impact and assist neighbors in need from families to seniors. There’ll be six Nashville-area locations: Watkins Park, Madison Public Library, the former Dollar General parking lot on Lafayette Street, I.W. Gernert Homes, Clarksville Highway (adjacent to the WeGo Transit Center), and Kirkpatrick Community Center. “Service is…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Slim + Husky’s Pizza, the Nashville-born artisan pizza brand known for bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and cultural energy, is bringing its one-of-a-kind dining experience to Franklin, Tennessee. Opening inside The Factory at Franklin, this marks the company’s first Williamson County location and its 11th restaurant nationwide, joining sites in Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Jackson (MS), and Jefferson City (MO). The Franklin location will serve Slim + Husky’s fan-favorite menu of signature artisan pizzas, roasted wings, stuffed cheesy bread, fresh salads, decadent cinnamon rolls, and frozen slushies. Guests will be able to order in-store, online, through third-party delivery partners…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Supreme Court has elected Justice Jeff Bivins to be the next Chief Justice of the Court. Justice Bivins was unanimously elected by the Court for a three-year term, effective September 1, 2025. This is the second time Justice Bivins will serve as Chief Justice. He previously served in the position from 2016-2021. Justice Bivins was appointed to the Supreme Court by former Governor Bill Haslam. Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Bivins served on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals from August 2011 until July 2014. Previously, Justice Bivins also served as a Circuit…
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is now accepting online-only applications for two affordable housing properties—Gernert Studio Apartments and Edgefield Manor—with first-come, first-served processing. Gernert Studio Apartments: Applications open noon Sept. 10, 2025, and close 3 p.m. Sept. 16, 2025. Edgefield Manor: Applications open noon Sept. 11, 2025, and close 3 p.m. Sept. 16, 2025. Preference will be given to applicants who are 62 years or older or have a disability. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” (link provided by MDHA) for a direct application. Submissions are accepted 24 hours a day during the open period and take about…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will hold a mechanic hiring event on Saturday, September 13, 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: $27.94 to $31.62 / 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…
NASHVILLE, TN— The Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the conviction of the following Tennesseans: 42-year-old Daniel Hicks of Lebanon, 42-year-old Theresa Cox of Mountain City, 47-year-old Nicholas Stewart of Lavergne, 38-year-old Stephanie Miller of Smyrna, 28-year-old Cheyenne Fuson of Sparta, 56-year-old Jerry Lee Comfort of McMinnville, 69-year-old Robert Beard of Humboldt and 29-year-old Brittany Hicks of South Pittsburg. Daniel Hicks Mr. Hicks was convicted of multiple misdemeanors, one count of Solicitation to Commit TennCare Fraud and three counts of Theft of Property, for failing to disclose to TennCare that he was married and that both he and his wife were employed. Had…
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today it has raised $1 million for the Tractor Supply 2026 FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fund. The fund supports scholarships for FFA students pursuing studies in the skilled trades and agriculture-related majors. Since its inception, the annual fundraiser has generated a total of more than $4 million over four years. The FFA Future Leaders scholarship is the largest ag-related scholarship of its kind and is underwritten by a five-year, $5 million commitment from the Tractor Supply Foundation. It was established to help students in rural…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Eggs Up Grill recently opened in Kingsport, Tennessee—its 100th restaurant. Owned and operated by local franchisee Ken Bates and his son, Ethan, the new location will bring fresh-made breakfast, brunch and lunch to the community seven days a week. The new Kingsport restaurant, located at 2003 North Eastman Road, Suite 210, is the Bates family’s third Eggs Up Grill, joining two successful locations in the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia, with three additional restaurants planned for the region. A Kingsport native and 36-year restaurant veteran, Bates previously owned multiple Little Caesars locations before joining the Eggs Up Grill brand. Their newest restaurant marks not…