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In response to the ongoing challenges businesses face with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation adoption, Tennessee-based tech company Workday Ninja has launched Willy the Workflow Wizard. It’s the latest offering from the wife and husband team of Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson who call Cookeville home after relocating from San Diego to the Upper Cumberland region in 2013.
Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination
A former student with disabilities has sued the Weakley County Board of Education, alleging discrimination and mistreatment during her time at Greenfield High School. RELATED STORIES: Wisconsin Superintendent Who Was Pushed By Parent During Graduation Ceremony Speaks Out Kennedy Lee, who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and a functional neurological disorder, claims the school ... Read more The post Tennessee Student with Disability Sues School for Graduation Discrimination appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
Cookeville Set For Orientation Thursday Afternoon
Cookeville High School hosting freshman orientation Thursday to allow students and families to get familiar with the school. Principal Karen Trentham said students at the event can get their schedule and student ID, pay their fees, and walk around campus to find their classes. Trentham said there will also be a brief assembly for students and parents about various events at the school and rules for items like pick up and drop off.
A Double Bill Of Local Soul, Funk And R&B At Nightfall This Friday
A double bill of local talent is in store for this Friday’s July 26th Nightfall show, Chattanooga’s longest-running free summer concert series with opening act Prince T followed by the 11-piece Off The T.O.P Band. Prince T has made a big impact as a gifted Chattanooga musician, with...
Safely dispose of medications on Drug Take Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is encouraging community members to safely dispose of unused medications for their Drug Take Back Day. The CDC reported over 107 thousand drug overdose deaths in 2023 alone. Drug Take Back Day would allow the public to dispose of these medications with no questions asked at one of the blue MedSafe boxes in the following areas.
Fire damage to homes in East Brainerd subdivision raises questions on housing proximity
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Last week, a fire at a newly constructed home in East Brainerd quickly spread, damaging several nearby homes in the subdivision. This raised questions about if the homes were too close together. Monday we spoke with the Chattanooga Fire Department to see if the proximity...
6 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Contestants Have UT Martin Ties
MARTIN, Tenn. – Six of the 35 contestants taking part in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant this week are students or graduates from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The pageant is July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant will qualify...
Back to school safety | Tools that help parents track school bus stops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for parents and students to start preparing for the next academic year. Previous Coverage: When does school start in East Tennessee?. WVLT News has you covered with tools for tracking your student’s bus stop. Several...
A school-record amount of past, current and future Vols and Lady Vols will compete in the Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee has set a school record for past, current and future athletes competing in the Olympics. A total of 31 Vols and Lady Vols will represent 18 different countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That ranks sixth nationally among NCAA programs and ranks...
Tennessee softball transfer class headlined by Fiedler, Mardjetko
Tennessee has won back-to-back SEC regular season crowns entering 2025. However, with the conference growing by adding two powerhouses in Oklahoma and Texas, a three-peat becomes harder. We take a look at how the Tennessee softball transfer class can push the team there. Karen Weekly has to replace the production...
Tennessee Catcher Cal Stark Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal With Home State Team
The Texas Rangers signed Tennessee catcher Cal Stark to an undrafted free agent deal on Monday, KnoxNews Mike Wilson first reported and Stark confirmed to RTI. Stark was already out of eligibility after playing his first two college seasons at Weatherford Community College in Texas and his final two seasons at Tennessee. Stark started 89 games behind the plate in two seasons with Tennessee. He battled for the starting job both early in the 2023 and 2024 seasons and won the competition both times.
Top Tennessee baseball signee Anson Seibert turns down Tigers, coming to school
Baseball signee Anson Seibert will not sign with the Detroit Tigers and will come to school, GoVols247 learned on Monday. Seibert was drafted by the Tigers in the 16th round of the 2024 MLB Draft last week with the No. 476 overall pick. Seibert, a right-handed pitcher from Overland Park,...
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