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Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted in January on felony conspiracy charges for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade were sentenced this week to terms ranging from 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release. The sentences were below those asked by prosecutors, and U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger said she took into account the good works of the defendants in their communities.
AAA offering free towing service to prevent drinking and driving during Fourth of July holiday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People across Tennessee can call a tow truck and safely return home during the Fourth of July holiday after AAA said it would start offering its free "Tow to Go" program. Through the program, people can reach out to AAA and ask for a tow truck....
Where Tennessee Baseball Players Are Playing Their Summer Ball
With Tennessee baseball’s National Championship run over, its players have departed Knoxville and reported to different areas where they’re playing their summer baseball. Twenty four different Tennessee players are playing summer ball while a number aren’t playing due to either injuries, a need for rest or because of the likelihood that they’ll begin their professional careers later this summer.
Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail
By Robert Sorrell An Elizabethton man donated several new positive books on Monday to the Carter County Jail. Louis Greene delivered the books, which he purchased from the Barnes & Noble store in Johnson City, to Carter County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Barbara Scalf and Sgt. Will Vinson. “A little bit of self-help goes a long […] The post Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Believe In Bristol announces Star Spangled July Fourth event schedule
Believe in Bristol has announced the upcoming schedule of events for Bristol’s annual Star Spangled July Fourth Celebration. This year’s event includes fun activities the whole family can enjoy, complete with a free Border Bash series concert, children’s activities, including free inflatables, food trucks and local craft vendors, and the return of fireworks to close out the night. The Independence Day Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. With the parade starting at 5. Activities at Anderson Park begin at 6. Live music is scheduled to begin at 7.
Much-needed downpours and storms for most today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A front is bringing much-needed rain to our area, but some are getting a soaking today. We’ll feel a small dip in humidity this weekend, before more rain and storms head our way. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or...
Museum of Appalachia expected to send anvils flying during its annual Fourth of July celebration
NORRIS, Tenn. — During the Fourth of July, fireworks send explosions rippling across East Tennessee. Usually, the blasts can be heard across neighborhoods and communities, causing people to look up and watch the colors as they brighten up the night sky. At the Museum of Appalachia, people will be...
Tennessee courts will look to put filings online
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Advisory Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure decided to start a committee looking into rules to make court briefs available online moving forward. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater will chair the committee, which will include commission Chairman Gino Bulso, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Tom Greenholtz, former Solicitor General Andree Blumstein and attorney Tim Mickel. Tarwater said he was assigned to look...
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
Tennessee school safety laws began July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is under new laws protecting the salary of school employees who are assaulted, allowing local law enforcement departments to assign school resource officers and enhancing the penalty for making a threat of mass violence at a school starting July 1. A series of school law changes passed by […] The post Tennessee school safety laws began July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
Alli Epperson is First Friday singer at Union Street Taproom
It’s already time for another First Friday in downtown Erwin. The monthly event, held the first Friday of each month, features live music, food, fun and a chance for downtown business owners to stay open late and attract new customers. This month’s First Friday is set for July 5.
Florida family will be reunited with dogs that went missing in Church Hill three months ago
A Florida family will soon be reunited with their two dogs that went missing more than three months ago while the family was visiting relatives in Church Hill. In late March the Florida family was visiting relatives in Church Hill along with their two family dogs, Macy Lou and Cindy Lou. As the family was packing up to return home the dogs spotted something in the woods and took off...
Summer of Fun bounces into July
ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the second month of its Summer in the Park program — with plenty of friendly competition still to come. In the most recent tournament, the Red Rockets beat Parks & Wrecked in a best-of-three championship series to lay claim to their second straight wiffleball championship. This year’s squad included Brayden Lawson, Will Price, Brady LeRoy, Tyler Lawson and Avery Lowe. ...
Vols' favorites James and Vescovi sign with NBA teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — In a big round of applause from Vols nation on Monday, two of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Tennessee men's basketball program inked contracts with NBA teams to begin their professional careers. Josiah-Jordan James agreed to terms on a...
3 suspects charged after Alpharetta woman found dead in Tennessee, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - More than six months after a 20-year-old woman from Alpharetta was found dead in Tennessee, three people face charges related to her death, according to Cobb County police. The suspects are accused of concealing a death. Two were already in custody for unrelated charges,...
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