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North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
Local divers discover sentimental item on bottom of lake, return it to owner
WASHBURN, Tenn. — it's swimming season in Tennessee, with lots of people hitting the water to cool off. For many, that means sunshine and tan lines, but for some, it means losing sunglasses, phones and other items in the deep water. That was the case for one young man...
Elected leaders expected to share more details on new I-55 bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elected leaders in Tennessee and Arkansas are expected to reveal a plan surrounding a new I-55 bridge. The new bridge will connect both states. This comes after years of requesting federal funding for the project. A big question on everyone’s mind is what will this new...
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
Statewide program helps East Tennessee youth transition into adulthood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A statewide program is helping young people in East Tennessee transition more easily into adulthood. Tennessee's Youth Employment Program pairs teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24 with employers across different industries. The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is one of the many organizations participating...
Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
Daily Briefing: Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth
Hi! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth The improbable rise of Nearest Green Distillery and the history of its namesake, a Black man in the South who helped Jack Daniel distill his famous whiskey, unfurls...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy tests — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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