In rare winter sweep, US rules Olympic slopestyle

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — For only the third time in Winter Games history, the United States swept the podium, capturing the top three spots Thursday in slopestyle skiing’s Olympic debut to revive the country’s showing in Sochi. Joss Christensen, a 22-year-old making his first appearance on the Olympic stage, won the gold in a dominating… Continue reading In rare winter sweep, US rules Olympic slopestyle

Comcast strikes deal to buy Time Warner Cable

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a single behemoth purchase, Comcast is creating a dominant force in American entertainment and presenting federal regulators with an equally outsized quandary: How should they handle a conglomerate that promises to improve cable TV and Internet service to millions of homes but also consolidates unprecedented control of what viewers watch… Continue reading Comcast strikes deal to buy Time Warner Cable

Police investigating death at Union University

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Jackson police are investigating the death of a Union University student whose body was found in her car on campus. Police said the body of 21-year-old Olivia Greenlee was found Wednesday morning in her Toyota Corolla, which was in a parking lot behind a campus building. Investigators say a gun was… Continue reading Police investigating death at Union University

Guns-in-parks bill passes Senate 26-7

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A measure to do away with local government’s power to decide whether to allow firearms in public parks overwhelmingly passed the Senate on Thursday despite concerns expressed by the governor. The proposal sponsored by Republican Sen. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville was approved 26-7. Six Democrats and one Republican voted against the… Continue reading Guns-in-parks bill passes Senate 26-7

5 things to know about the UAW vote at Volkswagen

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Employees at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union. With a three-day election wrapping up Friday, here’s a look at what’s at stake: ORGANIZING THE TRANSPLANTS: Volkswagen was the first foreign automaker to build a plant in the… Continue reading 5 things to know about the UAW vote at Volkswagen

New Blue Book is Tennessee orange

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The latest version of the state’s Blue Book is Tennessee orange. The Blue Book is the Tennessee’s guide to state government. It includes information about state history and government, and contains biographies of all members of the Tennessee General Assembly. This year’s book is dedicated to Pat Summitt, UTM alumna and… Continue reading New Blue Book is Tennessee orange