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Tennessee Tech Sets All-Time Record for Research Funding, Topping $46 Million for Fiscal Year 2024
Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fourth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $46 million in externally funded research in fiscal year 2024, supported by nearly 200 research activations. The total figure for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, surpasses Tech’s previous record by $10 million and marks the achievement of one of the university’s long-held strategic goals a year ahead of schedule.
Second Harvest Food Bank of NE Tennessee receives donation
Representatives from Tennessee Farm Bureau, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, and Farm Credit Mid-America/Rural 1st donated a total of $2,700 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee to provide backpack meals for hungry kids in Carter County. Funds were raised through Shooting Hunger sporting clays shoots. Since 2015, Shooting Hunger events have provided more than two […] The post Second Harvest Food Bank of NE Tennessee receives donation appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee McKamey Manor haunted attraction owner arrested, charged with domestic violence
The owner of an immersive haunted attraction in Tennessee was arrested Friday on domestic assault charges. An arrest affidavit shows Russ McKamey was taken into custody around 4 a.m. Friday at his Stephenson Road home in Summertown. ...
Report: Tennessee among top states with people in financial distress
(The Center Square) – More people in Tennessee face financial distress than in nearly every other state, according to a new report. The study by the personal finance website WalletHub, a commercial finance website, compared the states across nine metrics. Included were the average credit score, change in number of bankruptcy filings between March 2023 and March 2024 and the share of people with accounts in distress. “Measuring the share...
The TDH is emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases as Tennesseans embrace the great outdoors this summer
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, for most individuals, a tick or mosquito bite may only cause local skin irritation or mild, flu-like symptoms. However, some bites can lead to serious illnesses with severe consequences, such as long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage, or even death. Many tick and mosquito-borne diseases lack vaccines or specific treatments, making prevention crucial.
FedEx: Package delays possible due to global tech outage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx is activating contingency plans due to the ongoing global technology outage. FedEx says delays are possible for package deliveries earmarked for Friday, July19. Updates will be posted to FedEx’s Service Alerts page.
Father of family shot on I-240 shares his side of the story
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The father of the family shot on the interstate last month is speaking out in an exclusive interview with WREG. Now homeless, Antonio Meeks says a simple gesture for a car to go around him led to tragedy for him and his children. Through tears, Meeks replays the moments on Interstate 240 […]
City approves budget with 6-3 vote, may enter further debt for road repair
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson City Council made their final vote Friday morning to pass the largest budget in history for the City in a 6 to 3 vote. There was very minimal discussion regarding the budget before a motion was passed to end the discussion, while some questions were still being asked.
MPD names interim assistant chief
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has named an interim assistant police chief. Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton is now Interim Assistant Chief of Administrative Services and Investigative Services. Earlier this month, MPD announced Shawn Jones is no longer employed with the Memphis Police Department. Jones served in the role...
Man indicted for reckless homicide after gunfire during dice game kills woman
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A grand jury has indicted a man for reckless homicide after gunshots fired during a dice game killed a woman. 18-year-old Marvin Watkins was indicted by the grand jury Thursday, according to court documents. On December 9, 2023, police said Watkins and several others were playing dice...
$1 million bond set for man charged with 2 counts of murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of two murders last year has been given a $1 million bond, according to the Shelby County District Attorney General. Demario Luellen, 26, is indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. Reports state that his charges stem from a shooting in 2023 that left two men dead. ADA Devon […]
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