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Global positioning systems provide farmers with a helpful tool to determine their next move.
Nissan strikes deal with TVA, Tennessee
On the day that Nissan Motor Co. celebrated one huge investment in Tennessee, the Japanese automaker's top executive announced a new initiative with the state - a partnership to develop a recharging system to ...
Budgets consumed by increasing school meal prices
Ieshia Ingram won't drive to South Side High School when her senior year begins next month.
Bobbie Ann Grimes said she hasn't been sleeping well or eating since her dog, Rocky, bit a 4-year-old Buena Vista boy.
Dog seized after attacking 4-year-old boy Wednesday night
Rabies Control is holding a dog that attacked a 4-year-old Buena Vista boy Wednesday night, according to a press release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Don't let kids' minds rest over the summer; give them a book
Cedric Deadmon would rather buy his 8-year-old son a good book than a toy or tennis shoes.
Plant enthusiasts convene at 19th annual Summer Celebration
If you're a plant addict, there's only one place to be next week - Summer Celebration, said Karen Davenport of Denmark.
An enthusiastic crowd greeted Gov. Phil Bredesen Thursday in Denmark. Bredesen awarded a grant to help pay for the repair of the former Denmark Presbyterian Church located on Denmark-Jackson Road.
Grant will go to save historic church
A historic but decaying church in Denmark will be saved with the help of a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
'Children can dream big,' said Darlene Walden of Denmark, who is mother to three inspirations who helped make Gabriel's Garden grow in Jackson.
U.S. Navy Band to play at Denmark Church
A church with Civil War ties will host a free concert by members of the U.S. Navy Band Mid-South at 2 p.m. May 31.
Ferguson: First downtown expressway spurred Malfunction Junction
“Some wanted an exit at every major downtown street that ran north and south”
With all the confusion resulting from the interstate work going on in the heart of Knoxville right now, imagine how things would have been if a few leaders here had gotten their way when the interstate was ... via The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Nissan promises electric vehicle by 2010
“The Volt is more practical, because it technically is a hybrid, but can run on electric power much of the time”
In an attempt to push ahead of other automakers in the race to build a zero-emissions car, Nissan said Tuesday that it would introduce an electric vehicle to its United States and Japanese fleet by 2010. via DNJ.com
Funnel clouds spotted, but no reports of injuries or major damage
“We had heavy rain, some hail and a tree down, but nobody is hurt and we've had no reports of power outages”
Police and trained tornado spotters reported seeing funnel clouds in West Tennessee as a strong storm system moved through Friday afternoon and evening. via The Jackson Sun
2003 tornado: 11 lives cut short
Eleven Madison County residents, including eight in the Denmark community, died when a tornado descended 47 minutes before midnight on May 4, 2003. via The Jackson Sun
Five years after fatal storm, survivor's fear lingers
“I'm yelling, 'Y'all don't believe that tornado won't kill you”
Bernice Askew cries over stairs. When the tornado comes, she says she will be ready. via Jacksonsun.com
Hearts sent for help with recent TCAP tests Here are this week's hearts and darts. via The Jackson Sun
Sheriff: Only 2 children on school bus that ran off road; no one was injured
Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork said that there were only two children on board a school bus that ran off the road at about 7:30 a.m. today. via Jacksonsun.com
Board approves revised dress code; jeans allowed
Proposed changes in the dress code were approved unanimously by members of the Jackson-Madison County School Board during its monthly meeting Thursday night. via Jacksonsun.com
Human Rights director to address luncheon
Beverly L. Watts, executive director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission , will be the featured speaker at the International Women's Day Luncheon slated for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Hazlewood Dining ... via DNJ.com