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Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote […]
Specialty license plate designs in the Tri-Cities that need to surpass 1,000 pre-orders
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL)—Organizations and businesses in East Tennessee are working to obtain 1,000 pre-orders for a specialty license plate design. Funds raised through plate sales will benefit each respective group. The State of Tennessee requires proposed specialty license plate designs to receive one thousand pre-orders before they can be printed and distributed. After the initial […]
Tennessee State Parks launched new program aimed at teaching fundamental outdoor skills to new visitors eager to explore the state’s natural beauty
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this initiative is called the Tennessee State Parks “How To” series and is reportedly designed for individuals unfamiliar with the parks or new to outdoor recreation. It offers introductory-level sessions on activities such as camping, hiking, kayaking, and fishing, providing newcomers with the basics they need to enjoy these experiences.
Over 100 reports of a dazzling fireball over Tennessee and North Carolina early Friday
Over 100 reports were filed on the American Meteor Society website of a bright fireball seen early Friday morning, according to NASA. The eyewitness reports came in the states of Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Alabama. It was was also found on several cameras and Geostationary...
Tennessee Higher Education Commission announces awardees for rural workforce development grants
GIVE grants are meant to prioritize learning opportunities in rural counties. The most recent round will allocate $41 million to foster partnerships between Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs), community colleges and industries across the state.
East Tennessee high school football scores: TSSAA live updates from Week 2
Tennessee high school football teams are now in their routines as Week 2 of the 2024 TSSAA football season continues Friday. Alcoa travels to Bearden in the Knox News Game of the Week on Friday, looking to avoid a 0-2 start. Bearden won in triple OT over West in a Saturday opener last weekend, while the Tornadoes lost at home to Ravenwood. ...
More than 797,000 visitors stopped by Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023, report shows
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. — The National Park Service said hundreds of thousands of people visited the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023, spending millions of dollars in nearby communities. A release said 797,346 visitors stopped by the park, spending more than $25.6 million in nearby communities. According to the...
TWRA News: Prepping for Archery Season
Middle Tennessee archery hunters who want to hone their skills prior to the upcoming deer hunting season have options. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) maintains and partners in several archery ranges in the mid-state area for sportsmen to utilize. TWRA archery ranges are located at Cheatham WMA Firing and...
TSSAA football roundup: BGA's offense continues scorching start led by Kaedyn Marable's 7 TDs
As we close the book on Tennessee high school football's Week 2 games Friday, here's a roundup of the top games from Friday night in the Nashville area. BGA 69, Maplewood 3: Kaedyn Marable was 16-of-22 passing for 319 yards and seven touchdowns for the Wildcats (2-0). Fletcher Fields caught three passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Arnette Hayes had five catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. ...
Tennessee chief justice sees Northeast Recovery Center as model for state
ROAN MOUNTIAN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Holly Kirby sees the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center as a model program to be used to benefit communities across the state. Kirby visited the recovery center on Friday. The facility began taking patients last October. “It sounded amazing, of using opioid settlement money, specifically […]
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