WJBE in 1968 when the station opened. (Photo: Facebook) The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to revoke the license of Knoxville’s only Black-owned radio station, WJBE, after questioning whether its current owner “possesses the requisite character qualifications” to control…
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After eight months, investigation finds Hardeman County inmate was murdered by other inmates
Hardeman County Correctional Facility. (Photo: Tennessee Department of Corrections) Eight months after his son left a private prison in West Tennessee in a body bag, Eddie Tardy still doesn’t know why. “He did wrong, and he was in prison for…
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School leaders make major decisions for the Big Ten. Here’s who helps newcomers get prepared
The consequential issues that will land on incoming UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s desk when she takes over in August involve more than academics. She also will join an athletics body that makes decisions involving hundreds of millions of dollars at…
Read MoreMissouri to send eight track and field athletes to Eugene
After three athletes booked their tickets to Eugene, Oregon, on both Thursday and Friday, two more Missouri athletes qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Saturday. Sophomore Mara Häusler finished fifth and junior Arianna Fisher tied for seventh in the…
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New chapter begins for MU softball as celebrated senior class departs
Brooke Wilmes was right when she described Missouri softball’s season as a roller coaster the day before the Columbia Regional began. At that point, the Tigers were on a high. Missouri finished 7-2 in its last nine regular-season conference games…
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Where refugees in Tennessee are arriving from
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday, May 9 that roughly 6,000 Ukrainian refugees were approved for temporary entry into the U.S. as part of a program designed to fast-track the admission of 100,000 people displaced by Russia’s war…
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Governor’s education savings account plan still faces hurdles
Lockeland Elementary School in Nashville. The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a measure to allow private school vouchers in only Davidson and Shelby Counties don’t violate the state’s home rule law.(Photo: John Partipilo) Despite a Supreme Court ruling in favor…
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Luka Doncic, Mavs top Warriors, stave off sweep
The Golden State Warriors’ march toward the NBA Finals was delayed twice on Tuesday — first by rain, then by the host Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic missed a triple-double by one assist and the Mavericks combined impressive 3-point shooting and…
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Fewer Tennessee veterans using Helping Heroes college grant program
(The Center Square) — An evaluation from the Tennessee Comptroller’s office found a large decline in college students in the state who are using Helping Heroes Grants, which are awarded to qualifying veterans working toward a degree. There were just…
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After split, MU softball needs to take two from Arizona on Sunday
Whether it was because it was facing the same pitcher for the second day in a row or because it was staring the end of its season in the eyes, Missouri softball rode an early lead to a 2-0 victory…
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