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American Bicycle Group CEO Peter Hurley Passes Away
Peter Hurley, CEO of the American Bicycle Group (ABG), has died after suffering a heart attack following a Friday morning run on July 19. He was 67 years old. According to the media report filed by Chattanoogan.com, Hurley had acquired a majority interest in ABG, which he led for 18 years. ABG is the parent company of the Quintana Roo, Litespeed and OBED brands and is based in Chattanooga, TN.
Best Jackson-area LBs in 2024 TSSAA season? See our ranking
From Mason DeLoach to Jacob Knox, The Jackson Sun ranked the top linebackers for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season in the Jackson area. TSSAA high school football is almost back in the Jackson area. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun is ranking returning players by position group. It's...
$2 million Powerball ticket sold at grocery store in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Lottery said on Sunday a $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at a grocery store in Knoxville. Lottery officials said the Powerball ticket, which matched five of the six numbers drawn with the Power Play option on Saturday, was sold at Publix, located off Pellissippi Parkway in the Northshore Town Center.
Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses make it to the final round of 'Coolest Thing Made in TN' 2024 contest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses are in the final round of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" 2024 contest. The Tennessee Chamber and Tennessee Manufacturers Association(TMA), partnered with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Smart Factory Institute Tennessee to launch the contest.
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden’s future as nominee
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a state expected to help decide the presidency, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi did little to quell speculation on President Joe Biden’s path forward as the Democratic nominee to a room full of North Carolina Democrats on Saturday. Pelosi addressed more than 900 people at the North Carolina Democratic Party […]
Armed Robbery at Grundy County Restaurant
According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, the 911 center received a call about a possibly injured person at the Miso Hungry Restaurant in Palmer, TN, around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19. However, due to a “significant language barrier,” dispatch only thought a medic was needed.
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Bassmaster Junior Championships on Chickamauga this week
DAYTON, Tenn. — For the second time, Chickamauga Lake welcomes some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Bassmaster High School National Championship, as well as the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. The Junior Championship will be held July 26-27 before the high schoolers take center stage Aug. 1-3. The City of Dayton will host both events, with daily takeoffs and weigh-ins held at Dayton Boat Dock.
How the Tennessee Whiskey Trail contributes billions to the Nashville, Tennessee economy
Tennessee whiskey is much more than a single brand. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail, which encompasses nearly 30 distillery brands — some with multiple locations, and more than 40 destinations across 500 miles, has become a major tourist draw. From the Tasting Bar at Nashville Barrel Co. to Bootleggers and...
Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Municipal Court Docket for July 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 23. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 4 p.m. Adrian Berry – Evading, Resisting, Reckless Endangerment, Bicycle/No Light at Night. Jeremy Boston – Possession Fentanyl, Drug Paraphernalia.
Alcohol monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
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