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Tennessee Governor Bets Big on Vouchers with Primary Endorsements. Will it Work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […]
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
Nashville Deputy Assaulted by Inmates at Downtown Detention Center, Investigation Underway
A deputy assigned to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office was victim to an attack by two inmates at the downtown Nashville jail this Thursday morning. WSMV reports that the incident, occurring around 10:40 a.m., involved Facility Officer Christopher Ashburn at the Downtown Detention Center. Transported to Vanderbilt University Medical...
Meet the Olympic torch runner from Murfreesboro
Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, in New York City this morning with my youngest nephew, who recently graduated from high school. Sam, my nephew, has always wanted to go to the Big Apple, and said he wanted to make his first trip there with his uncles. 🍎 Ain't that sweet? ...
Tears celebrated in home town
Marshall County proclaimed July 9, 2024, as Kavares Tears Day – a day that recognized Tears as an exceptional baseball player. Tears played a major part in the University of Tennessee’s baseball team winning the 2024 Men’s College World Series. As Tears neared the Lewisburg Square, the huge crowd clapped and cheered as the instrumental version of “Rocky Top” played. Photographs were taken with his fans and Tears autographed UT flags, baseballs, shirts, and other sports memorabilia – even a shoe! Mayor Mike Keny said a few words, along with Rep. Todd Warner, Tears’ high school baseball coach from Columbia Academy- Coach Rickie Estep, and Reverend Herbert Johnson led a prayer.
VU’s Damarien Yates commits to play at Memphis
VINCENNES, Ind. – Trailblazer Damarien Yates (Somerville, Tenn.) announced earlier this week his plans to continue his basketball career in the fall by committing to play at the University of Memphis. “Memphis is home,” Yates said. “I think this is the perfect fit both academically and athletically. This Memphis...
Bar-Kays to headline W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence
FLORENCE – The 42nd annual W.C. Handy Music Festival is underway in the Shoals, and this year’s headlining act is the Bar-Kays. The legendary group will perform July 27 at 7 p.m. at UNA’s Norton Audiotorium. Formed in Memphis in the mid-1960s, the Bar-Kays have faced tragic...
In-state OL talks commitment status, new-look Alabama
Mobile area offensive lineman Micah DeBose opens up about last month's commitment to Alabama, his thoughts on the coaching staff, the 2025 OL group that he's a part of, and more. The post In-state OL talks commitment status, new-look Alabama appeared first on On3.
Madison County Sheriff's Office announces support fund for detective hospitalized after serious crash
A Madison County Sheriff's Office detective is in the hospital after getting hurt in a car crash. It happened Wednesday night on Highway 20 near Slaughter Road. Friday morning, the sheriff's office released this additional information:. On July 17th, Detective Josh Moseley was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident...
What is a Blue Alert? TBI issues Public Safety Alert in search for suspects in Tennessee trooper shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert overnight for two suspects accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 East in Putnam County on the night of July 19. A Public Safety Alert came over people's phones just after midnight with a...
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