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Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
Chattanooga Selected As New Home Of IBMA’s World Of Bluegrass
The Chattanooga Tourism Co., in partnership with the General Assembly, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, and the International Bluegrass Music Association, are pleased to announce that Chattanooga has been selected as the new home of IBMA’s World of Bluegrass multi-day event in 2025, 2026, and 2027, with the inaugural event taking place Sept. 16-20, 2025.
2 fugitives from Tennessee arrested in Blaine on murder and accessory warrants
BLAINE, Wash. — The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 fugitives from Tennessee on July 26th after they and other law enforcement agencies acted on information from Tennessee law enforcement. According to court documents in Whatcom County Superior Court, WCSO deputies were contacted by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office...
East Tennessee could see more flooding from storms Wednesday: Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg under flood watch
East Tennessee could be in for some more flooding today. After flash floods closed down Dollywood and left some parkgoers without a vehicle on Sunday, East Tennessee is bracing for another round of storms that could bring more flooding to the area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service put...
Steven Gibson receives Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup
Steven Gibson, son of Steve and Crystal Gibson of Toone, received the Vol State Award at Tennessee 4-H Roundup, held at UT Martin during the week of July 15-19. He has made numerous contributions to Hardeman County 4-H serving as his 4-H clubs president for several years as well as being a part of one state runner-up Meats Judging team in 2021 and a member of the state winning team in 2022, earning trips to Denver, Colorado and Manhattan, Kansas. Steven participated on many other judging teams including Livestock and Poultry. He is completing his service to the Western Region 4-H All-Star Council and just completed his term on State 4-H Council as Senior Representative, passing his jacket off to the successor at Roundup. Steven was also named a state winner in the Level II Food Science Project at 4-H Roundup, earning a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta in November. He is already attending UT Martin and plans to complete his degree there with aspirations of becoming a 4-H Agent with the University of Tennessee Extension.
Nashville Braces for Extreme Heat, Advisory Issued for Middle Tennessee Amid Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a heat advisory for Middle Tennessee, effective from today at noon until 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, with heat index values potentially reaching 109. The advisory warns of increased risk for heat-related illnesses given the high temperatures and humidity levels forecasted. In an...
MSCS superintendent gives vacancies update within district
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins provided an update on the number of vacancies the district faces ahead of the new school year. According to Dr. Feagins, there are currently 258 vacancies. Special Needs teachers have 50 to 60 vacancies which have the highest...
MSCS hosts ‘Gear Up Day’ ahead of first day of school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Shelby County Schools are gearing up for the first day of class starting next week. Tuesday, the district is hosting what they’re calling to help ease you into the school year. Gear Up Day is from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Parents or guardians...
BCHS Class of 2014 Holds Destination Reunion
It has been 10 years since many of the students from the Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) Class of 2014 last hung out together. But that did not hinder them as they celebrated their 10-year high school reunion by catching up with old friends and sharing memories from when they were students at BCHS.
Clarksville Mayor Pitts elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors
CLARKSVILLE, TN – Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts was elected to the 2024-25 Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML), during the League’s annual business meeting recently held in Knoxville. Mayor Pitts was nominated by the TML membership for consideration by a six-member nominating committee composed of...
Report: Tennessee ranked last in voter turnout in '22, low in registration too
(The Center Square) – Tennessee ranked 42nd in voter registration and last, 51st, in voter turnout in the 2022 midterm election, according to a new report from ThinkTenessee. Tennessee is scheduled to have its primary for both federal and state posts Thursday. The report showed those rankings were 41st and 27th in 2020 for the 2020 presidential election and ranked 45th and 49th in the 2016 presidential election of the...
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