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Annual 4-H Roundup, All Star Conference Taking Place at UTM
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Attacks the Field at Neyland Stadium
The iconic home of Volunteer Football served as the backdrop for the new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper, which were recently photographed for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently participated in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper...
Early Voting continues through July 27
Pictured above, polls were busy Tuesday at the Chester County Early Voting Annex located at 126 Crook Ave., in Henderson. Early Voting began on Friday, July 12, and will continue until Saturday, July 27. Early Voting polls are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. until noon. Voters must bring a federal form of identification to vote. Approximately 300 had voted early in Chester County as of Tuesday afternoon. For more information, visit online at votechestercountytn.gov. Photo by Kara Crump, Independent.
Gunfire erupts inside of Memphis gas station
MEMPHSIS, Tenn. - Bullets flew inside of a Memphis gas station early Saturday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). MPD released video showing part of the shootout. In the video, a man can be seen running up and down an aisle waving a gun. MPD said the shots...
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant has his 2nd signature shoe coming. Here's first look at Nike Ja 2
Ja Morant’s first season as a Nike signature athlete is coming to a close, and now the Nike Ja 2 is on the way. Multiple sources who were granted anonymity told The Commercial Appeal the Nike Ja 2 has been in the works since last year, with the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard showing his closest associates the silhouette and idea for the sneaker. That process is now complete and a timeline for the Nike Ja 2...
City of Memphis scammed out of $773K in 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The City of Memphis was scammed out of $773,000. According to the city, they made regular payments to Zellner Construction in February 2022. The payment instead ended up in the wrong hands. “Following a request from who they believed to be Zellner Construction, they changed the...
Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
Tennesse House District 93 election: Read our Q&A with primary candidates
Early voting is underway and two Democrats are battling for the Tennessee House District 93 seat. Incumbent Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. faces a challenge this year from Lashanta Rudd to get on the November ballot. Republican candidate Renarda Renee Clariett will face whoever wins the Democratic primary, as no other...
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Editors note: This story has been updated to include comment from mental health advocates received after publication. Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
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