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09/11/2026

At today’s 2026 “Three Stars of Tennessee Award” ceremony, Governor Bill Lee, State Senator Becky Duncan Massey, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays honored and remembered six first responders who lost their lives or sustained career‑ending injuries in the line of duty.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At today’s 2026 “Three Stars of Tennessee Award” ceremony, Governor Bill Lee, State Senator Becky Duncan Massey, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays honored and remembered six first

09/10/2026

Approval of rezoning which would allow construction of the Southern Fried & Sweet Tea restaurant in Paris moved one step closer after Thursday’s meeting of the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission.

By Shannon McFarlin News Director Paris, Tenn.–Approval of rezoning which would allow construction of the Southern Fried & Sweet Tea restaurant in Paris moved one step closer after Thursday’s meeting of the Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission.

09/10/2026

The Sports731 Network team of broadcasters and reporters will make weekly picks throughout the High School Football season. These games will include our partner schools and other big games across West Tennessee. Below are the week 4

09/10/2026

Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the Cottage Grove Legislative Council heard an informational presentation from the West Tennessee Development District about the pros and cons of data centers.

Cottage Grove, Tenn.–Meeting in regular session Tuesday, the Cottage Grove Legislative Council heard an informational presentation from the West Tennessee Development District about the pros and cons of data centers. Appearing for the Development District was Donny

09/10/2026

Construction of the new Henry County Government Offices Building on Hwy. 79S is underway and the projected completion date is spring of 2027.

Paris, Tenn.–Construction of the new Henry County Government Offices Building on Hwy. 79S is underway and the projected completion date is spring of 2027. Contractor is Allen Searcy Builders of Union City and the goal is to

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

Newly-elected Henry County Mayor Jonathan Lodge is inaugurating the Henry County Public Forum as a means for the public to communicate with county government.

Paris, Tenn.–Newly-elected Henry County Mayor Jonathan Lodge is inaugurating the Henry County Public Forum as a means for the public to communicate with county government. The first such session is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15,

09/10/2026

Rewarded financially for their performances on 2025-26 TCAP tests, nearly 375 students enrolled at UCMS last year collectively received nearly $12,000 in cash prizes recently in a unique incentive-based program.

By Mike Hutchens, UC Schools Communications Director Union City, Tenn.–A number of Union City Middle School students turned TCAP testing into a money-making venture. Rewarded financially for their performances on 2025-26 TCAP tests, nearly 375 students enrolled

09/10/2026

Led by TWRA Biologist Brittany Bajo-Walker and Parker Hildreth, nearly 100 biologists representing 28 unique partners participated in this year's blitz and represented state, federal, university, non-profit, and consulting organizations.

NASHVILLE— Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) biologists held their second annual Benthic Blitz covering 123 sites from 10 watersheds within the Upper Cumberland River Basin. They included the Caney, Collins, and Calfkiller Rivers. A benthic blitz is critical for

09/10/2026

The Roadshow will make stops at cities across the state of Tennessee through October and November, culminating with an event in Martin.

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the schedule for its Future Skyhawks Roadshow, set to begin Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Roadshow will make stops at cities across the state of Tennessee through October