USDA Providing Additional Funding for Farm Loans

  Agri-Pulse reports Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has notified Congress he will use $500 million in discretionary funding to cover a projected funding shortfall for farm loans. The Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, which administers the program, predicts a shortfall in funding for guaranteed farm ownership loans during the fiscal year that ends in…MORE

Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…MORE

Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…MORE

Benghazi Report: Clinton Should’ve Realized Deadly Risks

Washington (CNN) House Republicans released a long-awaited report Tuesday on the Benghazi terror attacks that killed four Americans on Hillary Clinton’s watch as secretary of state, reviving the politically charged issue less than five months before the election. The report, parts of which CNN reviewed in advance, paints a picture of a perfect storm of…MORE

Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64

Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…MORE

3-Day-Old Fresno Baby Mauled to Death by Dogs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A newborn baby was mauled to death early Monday by two pitbull mix dogs. Fresno Police say the mother of the baby girl left the back door open, thinking the dogs were tied up. The dogs belonged the unidentified mother’s brother, who has surrendered the animals to the Central California SPCA. They’ll…MORE

Chief Dyer Reviews Body Camera Video From Deadly OIS

FRESNO (KMJ) – Both the Chief of Fresno Police and the Fresno County District Attorney have reviewed the body camera video from this Saturday’s deadly officer involved shooting, where the suspect was killed by gunfire from the police officers. “I have personally looked at the video, our detectives have, the District Attorney’s office has.” -Fresno Police…MORE

Suicide Second Leading Cause Of Death For American Teens

FRESNO (KMJ) – Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for American teens…according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report’s author, Dr. Benjamin Shain says there are two major changes since the last report came out in 2007; the internet, and cyber-bullying. Bullying is a significant risk factor added to the 2016 report.…MORE