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Here are the candidates running in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District primary races
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District is a strongly Democratic and heavily gerrymandered district encompassing the majority of Memphis and northern Shelby County. Three challengers are battling to unseat longtime incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary this year. M Latroy A-Williams. Williams, who last year unsuccessfully sought a seat on...
Daryl Blas assaults officer after telling them he planned to end his life
37-year-old Daryl Blas was reported as a suicidal individual at Senseney Dr at 1:17 a.m. on July 3rd. When officers arrived and spoke to Blas, he expressed that he was feeling suicidal and had a plan to end his life. The officers’ next course of action was to take Blas to the hospital for a mental evaluation. However, after a long conversation with Blas, he repeatedly stated that he was unwilling to go to the hospital. Officers attempted to put handcuffs on Blas, but he tensed up and pulled his arms away. After multiple attempts, officers took Blas to the ground and then handcuffed him. While Blas was being transported to a patrol car, he kneed an officer in the thigh and tried to do it again. Blas was then taken to booking, where he was charged with assault against a first responder and resisting arrest.
Tennessee's fast-food boom: Whataburger, In-N-Out and more in high demand in Nashville
While traditional table-service restaurants continue their long journey to bounce back from 2020, the fast-food industry is booming. That’s why Nashville expects so many new drive-thru joints coming to the area in the next few years — from California’s “animal-style” chain In-N-Out opening at least three restaurants around the city to new Whataburger locations cropping up regularly. ...
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
When is Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee set to speak at the 2024 RNC Tuesday? Who else will speak?
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is set to start Tuesday afternoon and there are a few people from Tennessee slated to speak. Monday got off to a big start with Republican delegates officially voting for former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 presidential candidate as well as the announcement that 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance will be on the ticket as his running mate. A number of speakers took the stage declaring that America needs four more...
Northeast Tennessee faces drought, impacting local agriculture
As dry weather in the Southeast persists, drought conditions continue to worsen. In parts of Northeast Tennessee, this is the worst drought since 2016, and it's the driest summer since 1993. Agriculture and local farmers are directly affected when the weather is continually dry. The owner of Tony Slaughter Farms...
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