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Former judge found guilty of criminal mischief following incident in Auburn
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A former judge for District 7 has been found guilty on a charge of criminal mischief stemming from an incident in Auburn. Sue Carol Browning, 60, of Auburn was found guilty on one count of second-degree criminal mischief on Wednesday during a jury trial at Logan District Court, according to court documents.
Henry County Continues To Tackle Space, Safety Problems Facing Facilities
Photo: Members of the Buildings and Grounds Committee continue to tackle space and safety problems facing county facilities. Shannon McFarlin photo. Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Buildings and Grounds Committee Tuesday continued its arduous task of developing not only an immediate exit plan for county offices from the courthouse annex but finding the best space for other county offices. And not to mention, finding the money for all of that.
TBI Mourns Death, Celebrates Legacy Of Former Director Mark Gwyn
Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn has died at the age of 61 at his Nashville-area home, from what appears to be natural causes. Director Gwyn, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985. Three years later, he joined the TBI as a special agent in its Criminal Investigation Division. Eight years later, he promoted to the role of Executive Officer and later served as Assistant Director of the Forensic Services Division. In June of 2004, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Mark Gwyn to serve as TBI Director, making him the first African-American to hold the post, a position he held until his retirement in 2018.
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Tennessee researchers developing better flood prediction model
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After seeing the floods in Waverly that killed 20 people, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researcher Dr. Shih-Chieh Kao and his team started developing a new model to better predict flooding. “When we get a forecast, we can be able to produce the corresponding inundation in a...
Jeff Burkhart running for re-election to Tennessee House, District 75
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Jeff Burkhart has announced he’s running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 75. Jeffery Darrell Burkhart, 62, is a lifelong resident of Clarksville. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1980 and received an associate’s degree in Fire Science from Volunteer State Community College in 2014. Shortly after he graduated high school, he started working for the Clarksville Gas and Water Department. In 1982, he transferred to the Fire Department and worked his way up through the ranks to the leadership role of assistant fire chief. In 1985, he began his career in the construction industry and has since grown a business developing commercial and residential subdivisions, as well as building commercial and residential properties.
TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson talks gun violence at Democratic National Convention
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee House State Representative Justin J. Pearson delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, highlighting his stance on gun violence not only in West Tennessee but nationally. As a Democratic Representative of Memphis and District 86, and a Tennessee delegate representing Shelby County, Pearson spoke on gun violence affecting the […]
Big Fat Cow set to celebrate its new EP Behold The Soil! with a two-week tour
As one might expect from its name, Kansas City’s Big Fat Cow play indie rock with a country tinge. Originally started as a solo project from guitarist and vocalist Noah Cassity, with assistance from producer Kole Waters, Big Fat Cow is now a four-piece, featuring Cassity on vocals and guitar, Waters on lead guitar, Alex May on bass and vocals, and Matt Chipman on drums.
State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ELA Standards
The Tennessee State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public feedback on the current English/Language Arts standards. This review comes as the SBE prepares to implement new standards for the 2029-30 school year. According to the SBE, each review process follows an almost two-year rigorous, legislatively outlined procedure to promote collaboration and transparency.
Tennessee now has 9 distressed counties, up 1 from a year ago
(The Center Square) – Tennessee now has nine counties that are considered distressed, up one from a year ago and now including Haywood County, the home of Ford’s Blue Oval City project. A distressed county is one among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. This year, […]
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