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Heat Advisory 7-16-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind around 10 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. URGENT -...
Should Tennessee ban cell phones in schools? What to know as states restrict smartphones in the classroom
It's a tale as old as - not time - but the advent of social media and smartphones. How do the two impact mental health, especially of young children. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering banning smartphones in New York schools but could that happen in Tennessee?. An attempt...
Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […] The post Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work? appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee soccer teams, player of the year Madison's Jossemar Marcos
Jossemar Marcos knows his role with the Madison soccer team. Marcos, a junior with the Mustangs, hasn’t seen a ton of change throughout his high school career. What little change he has seen, though, looks seamless. This season, Marcos was asked to move around the front line more for the Mustangs to change up...
FAFSA Frenzy: Tennessee Higher Education hosting FAFA clinics in Montgomery County
The Tennessee High Education Education Commission (THEC) and tnAchieves will host clinics statewide to help the Class of 2024 complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The THEC and tnAchieves have launched FAFSA Frenzy to remind and support students to complete their FAFSA by the Aug. 1 deadline,...
Oversized load set to travel through Tri-Cities Wednesday
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is warning travelers that another oversized load will be traveling through East Tennessee this week. Mark Nagi said that it will be going from Knoxville to Kingsport starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday. He also said that rolling roadblocks will...
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The project plans to create...
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District: Read our Q&A with Democratic primary candidates
Early voting for the state and federal primary races is underway in Tennessee with multiple contested primary elections for Shelby County voters. Four Democrats are vying to be the party nominee in the November election for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. The district encompasses portions of Shelby County and Tipton County. The district has been...
Today in History: Celebrating Ida B. Wells’ Birth Anniversary (Video)
Born on July 16, 1862, Ida B. Wells was a formidable crusader against lynching and an active participant in the women’s rights and suffrage movements, establishing several notable women’s organizations. In a pivotal act of resistance 71 years before Rosa Parks, she refused to give up her seat...
Tennessee Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible in Memphis, Nashville
Memphis, TN – Severe storms are forecasted to hit Memphis and Nashville tonight, with damaging winds being the primary concern. According to the US National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe storms are possible from 9 PM to 1 AM, impacting northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and have a plan to take shelter if needed.
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