Lee announces livestreams to keep students informed, advanced class selection continues as scheduled and Governor Lee urges statewide school closure — here’s the latest information on how coronavirus is impacting the Lee community.
Trump declares national emergency, local response continues
Trump declares a national emergency, Gulf South Conference suspends all athletic events and Mayor Brooks halts permits for public gatherings — here’s the latest information on how coronavirus is impacting the Lee community.
Lee moves classes online until March 30, cancels events due to COVID-19 threat
Classes moved online until March 30, Great Strides pulled, Health Clinic to screen returning travelers — here’s the latest information on how coronavirus is impacting the Lee community.
Three things for March 6
Lee takes precautions amid coronavirus outbreak, President Trump to visit Tennessee to assess tornado damage and Cruise ship held off Californian coast while screened for Coronavirus — here are your three things for today.
Spring break offers opportunity for local activities
From hiking and watching movies to visiting a local museum — here are some ideas for local activities during spring break.
Legal inquiry brought to dating apps
Several popular dating services, including Tinder and Bumble, are under investigation from a House subcommittee for allegedly allowing misuse of their apps by minors and sex offenders.
Review: 'The Call of the Wild'
"The Call of The Wild" is a fun and comical take on the short adventure novel of the same name by Jack London. However, screenwriter Michael Green and director Chris Sanders took risks in the use of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) and reworkings of scenes from the original work.
Three things for March 5
Italy closes schools, stadiums amid coronavirus outbreak, US launches first airstrike on Taliban since signing peace deal and ‘Judge Judy’ to end after 25-year run — here are your three things for today.
Super Tuesday results in big wins for Biden and Sanders
Tuesday was the most delegate-rich day in the presidential primary process. Commonly known as Super Tuesday, 14 states held their primary elections.
Lady Flames headed back to Final Four
Led by senior guard Abby Bertram, the Lee women's basketball team handed Mississippi College a 72-55 defeat in the opening round of the GSC Championship last night.
Flames win first GSC Tournament Game with victory over AUM
The Lee men's basketball team made history on Tuesday evening in Walker Arena as the Flames recorded the first Gulf South Conference Tournament victory in program history with a dominating, 81-57 win over Auburn Montgomery.
Three things for March 4
Casualties jump to 25 after tornado tears through Tennessee, More cases of coronavirus confirmed in the US and Dixie Chicks release new music after 14 years — here are your three things for today.
Lee alumnus Taylor Woodruff uses Lee Update experience in his career
After graduating from Lee in 2018 with a degree in public relations, Taylor Woodruff landed a job as the Bradley County Sheriff Office’s Public Information Officer. Woodruff’s background in hosting Lee Update allowed him to develop communication and public speaking skills he now uses at his job.
Tornado devastates downtown Nashville
A tornado tore through downtown Nashville early Tuesday morning killing at least 19 people and leaving severe damage across the historic district. Emergency services worked to clear the wreckage and recover survivors as the morning light revealed the state of the city, according to Emergency Management Spokeswoman Maggie Hannan.
Three things for March 3
Super Tuesday voting begins, MSNBC host abruptly announces retirement and Lee celebrates International Women’s Week with guest speakers in chapel — here are your three things for today.
Three things for March 2
Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer drop out of presidential race, First positive coronavirus case confirmed in New York and Lee’s Opera Theatre closes spring performances — here are your three things for today.
Lady Flames defeat Christian Brothers in Series Finale
Dominating pitching from Lulu Vasquez and Gracie Leslie gave the Lee softball team a series-clinching 6-1 victory over Christian Brothers on Sunday afternoon.
Food Review: A coffee tour around Cleveland
The promise of a warm, comforting coffee causes many college students to flock to their favorite coffee shop near campus. To decide on the best one, I visited each shop.
Trump extends travel ban to six new countries
President Trump recently extended his travel ban to six new countries. This extension suspends the immigrant visa program for Nigeria, Myanmar, Eritrea and Kyrgyzstan. The ban also eliminates the U.S. diversity visa program from Sudan and Tanzania, which awards green cards to immigrants.