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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces appointment of new state plant pathologist
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, n her role, Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage was tasked with diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant pests, educating plant inspectors and stakeholders about invasive pests, and collaborating with pathologists on pathogens of regional, national, and international significance. During her master’s degree program, Liyanapathiranage...
Agilix Hires Tripp as VP of South Region
Agilix Solutions (Memphis, TN): Al Tripp joined the company as VP of the South Region. Based in the Memphis branch, Tripp succeeds Dave Armstrong, who was recently promoted to senior VP of Sales. He will lead the company’s efforts to grow across its south region encompassing seven branches in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Buckner Lane Project Prompts Weeks-Long Lane Closure
Twin Lakes Drive will be closed until August 30 as crews continue the Buckner Lane Widening Project. Buckner Lane will be fully open during this time. This closure has been extended one month due to unforeseen underground conditions found once the improvements were started. While Twin Lakes Drive will be...
Mid-South Better Business Bureau says nationwide federal investigation show Tennessee funeral homes violated rules, impacting costs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal agency uncovered funeral home violations in a nationwide investigation. For many, the time period when burying a loved one can be one of the most heartbreaking moments for a family. Randy Hutchinson with the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South said the Federal Trade...
Contract not renewed for beloved Murfreesboro special ed teacher, district places blame
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — A former special education teacher sounded the alarm after The Rutherford County School District decided not to renew his contract. This teacher, Perry Louden, feels it’s been constant roadblocks ever since he spoke up for his students who had been left out of a homecoming parade last October.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A motorcyclist is in serious condition following a crash on Friday afternoon in Franklin, according to police. Police said first responders are working the crash on Mack Hatcher Parkway between Hillsboro Road and Del Rio Pike. Franklin Police said officers will be present for about three hours.
Developer Proposes 250-Units Of Affordable Housing On W. Trinity In Nashville.
Affordable housing developer, Dominium, has submitted plans for a new affordable housing development on West Trinity Lane. The proposal comes on the heels of the developer’s most recent project, 900 At Cleveland Park, a 256-unit affordable housing development which is now leasing on Dickerson Pike. The proposed project is located on the now vacant vehicle storage lot at 865 West Trinity Lane.
Murfreesboro Police Investigate Shots Fired Call
MURFREESBORO, TN - The sound of gunshots lead area residents to call police on Thursday evening in downtown Murfreesboro. Evidently, the shots were fired on North Spring Street near the East Chestnut intersection. It is believed that the shots were fired from a moving vehicle. Reports indicate about 7-shots were...
MPD announces retirement of veteran police officer
MURFRESSBORO, Tenn. – (July 26, 2024) Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen announces the retirement of Officer Shondale Clark after nearly four decades of dedicated service. Clark began his career with MPD as a patrol officer in September 1988. Over his 36-year law enforcement career, he served as...
Worker Dies in Smyrna Construction Accident
SMYRNA, TN - A man was killed in Smyrna on Thursday morning during a work-related incident. The situation unfolded at around 11:15 AM. Public Information Officer Heather Kent told WGNS, “…the Smyrna Police Department responded to a workplace accident at a construction site on Rocky Fork Almaville Road at Kedron Church Road in Smyrna. One worker was involved in the accident, and he died from his injuries.”
Fatal Shooting in Beechgrove: Investigation Leads to Arrest of Phillip Lee Meadows
COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Beechgrove on Wednesday (July 24, 2024). Thomas Anthony Randolph reportedly had a confrontation with another subject in Lakewood Park when he was shot and killed. Coffee County authorities say that 37-year-old Randolph was sitting...
Father of 3-year-old killed by self-inflicted gunshot charged with reckless homicide
NASHVILLE, Tenn--The father of a 3-year-old who died from an accidentally self-inflicted gunshot wound is now facing charges for leaving the gun within his son's reach. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) reports 23-year-old D'Andre Pruitt is facing charges of reckless homicide, child neglect, and evidence tampering in the Wednesday night shooting.
‘I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy’: Neighbors send condolences after 3 year-old accidentally shot, killed in East Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Neighbors described what it was like at the Oakwood Apartments at about 9 p.m. Wednesday. One neighbor told WSMV4 that police were everywhere and that she saw a lady running and officers went to catch the lady. The neighbor said that the lady appeared to be 3-year-old Aydeen Pruitt’s mom.
Trump expected to deliver potentially ‘historic’ message at Nashville Bitcoin conference
Bitcoin 2024 will take place from July 25-27 at the Music City Center and is billed as the largest Bitcoin conference in the world with more than 20,000 people expected to attend. However, despite once calling Bitcoin a "scam" in a 2021 interview, the Republican nominee for president will be speaking on Saturday and is expected to deliver a supportive speech.
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