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YMCA of Middle Tennessee Enhances Summer Camp Experience with $26,000 Grant
Approximately 4,000-day campers this summer are receiving healthy breakfast and snacks thanks to a generous grant awarded by BJ’s Charitable Foundation. The Foundation gifted the Y’s Camp Widjiwagan $26,000 to fully underwrite adding a light breakfast for bus-riding day campers and to supplement the afternoon snack for all day campers. These snacks ensure children are well-fed and energized when they arrive at camp and refueled before they head home each day.
AT&T data breach: Am I affected? What Tennessee's past and present customers should know
Nearly all AT&T customers were affected by a data breach, the phone giant said Friday. Customers' call and text message records were exposed in the breach, the company said, but the breach doesn't include the content of calls and texts. The company said it's working with law enforcement to arrest those involved and at least one person has been apprehended.
Tennessee has adopted the most new election laws in 2024
Tennessee lawmakers have adopted 36 election-related bills so far in 2024, the most of any state. Among the new election laws are changes to state voter roll maintenance procedures, an earlier absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline, and new rules for voter registration drives. HB 835 / SB 137 requires election officials...
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing officers recently visited the Hixson Target store as part of their ongoing Front Porch Lineup program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the police officials, this initiative aims to enhance community safety through direct engagement and collaboration with local businesses and residents. During their visit, officers discussed various safety measures with Target employees, emphasizing the department’s commitment to making Chattanooga a safer place for everyone.
CFD is proud to welcome its newest group of firefighters as 23 cadets graduated from the Fire Academy on July 25th, 2024, after six months of rigorous training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Chattanooga Fire Department officials, these dedicated individuals are now officially part of the CFD family. **Third Row in Back (on fire truck) from left to right:** Rachel Hardinge, Nickolas Palacio, Andrew DesRochers, Samuel Novelli, Matthew Ott. **Middle Row from left to right:** George...
Nearly a year after their sighting, the fight against invasive yellow-legged hornets continues
LISTEN: The Georgia Department of Agriculture has put up nearly 1,000 hornet traps on Georgia's coast, hoping to eradicate the invasive species that preys on bees. GPB's Devon Zwald reports. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is asking for the public's help to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet from Georgia’s coast.
Walker County Kid’s Day Coming July 30th
Mark your calendars for Walker County Kid’s Day on July 30th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 9858 US-27, Rock Spring, GA. This event promises a fun-filled day for parents and children, featuring free games, activities, school supplies, backpacks, and valuable community health information. Attendees can also...
LaunchTN to host the largest entrepreneur conference in Tennessee
The place to be if you’re curious about the Tennessee startup scene. Hundreds of founders, investors and tech enthusiasts from across dozens of industries gather every year for Tennessee’s leading entrepreneurship event, with Nashville as its vibrant backdrop. 3686 is a three-day entrepreneurship conference, powered by Launch Tennessee...
Jones outspending Alexander 4-1 in TN 4th House race
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Unicoi County businesswoman Renea Jones has outraised and outspent her opponent, Elizabethton Mayor Curt Alexander, by a roughly four to one margin in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Barring a highly unlikely general election loss, the winner of the Aug. 1 primary will head to Nashville in January […]
Mid-State patients say stem cell treatments eliminated their pain
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - To get stem cell treatments, people used to have to travel overseas, but now patients can get them without leaving Middle Tennessee. One woman who endured excruciating pain is hoping to help others by sharing her story of recovery. Weightlifter Tara Reed has always been committed...
Chattanooga unveils new Urban Ecology Preserve, safeguarding biodiversity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly signed a covenant establishing the Urban Ecology Preserve Friday. The preserve protects a 31-acre forested site along the South Chickamauga Creek. The initiative marks a major advancement for the city's conservation efforts. It also means the city will not be allowed to...
Match Preview: Chattanooga Faces Richmond in First of Back to Backs at Home
This Saturday, July 13th The Chattanooga Red Wolves will host the Richmond Kickers at 7:30pm. Fans at this weekend’s match can enjoy special pricing on Miller High Life and Coors Banquet for $2 Beer Night. Retired kits will also be on sale for 50% off from 6:30 p.m. to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. There will also be pregame trivia hosted by Scenic Community Credit Union with prizes in addition to a meet and greet with US Olympian and UTC graduate, Olivia Reeves.
AAA: TN gas prices rise 6 cents
Gas prices across the state rose six cents, on average, ahead of Independence Day last week, before holding steady over the weekend. According to AAA, the Tennessee gas price average is now $3.16, which is 12 cents more expensive than one month ago and five cents more than one year ago. The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County also increased according to AAA, going from $3.06 per gallon last week to a current average of $3.11 per gallon. ...
TUFF Cost Share Recipients Announced
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the latest round of recipients for the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. The funding will contribute to production increases for small farming and forestry businesses and increase access to nutritious food in Tennessee’s urban areas. “This cost...
Tennessee collected $87.6 million in the first 12 months of their taxing sports betting handle
Last year, the Tennessee legislature made changes in their method of taxation for sports betting. Instead of their traditional nationwide levy on sports betting operators, Tennessee will offer taxation based on handle starting in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Twelve months later, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) reported $87.6 million in state taxes for the fiscal year they recently completed. Tennessee had a $342.2 million handle for June 2024 and collected $6.3 million worth of receipts. In total, that was $4.3 million more than they had in the fiscal year of 2022-23. SWC Director of Engagement David A. Smith had this to say.
Murphy not present, pleads not guilty to 17 charges in arraignment hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Celeste Murphy, or rather her attorneys, made their first court appearance briefly Friday morning. Murphy was not present when her attorneys pleaded not guilty to 17 charges related to falsifying government documents while serving as Chattanooga Police Chief in the Hamilton County Courthouse. She resigned...
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