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Shelby County Attorney's Office hires counsel to proceed with efforts to oust Wanda Halbert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — This story will be updated. The Shelby County Attorney's Office has retained an attorney to proceed with the case to oust Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert, the attorney's office confirmed Friday. Chief Litigation Attorney for the Shelby County Attorney's Office Lee Whitwell confirmed that he retained...
Warren Utility District Flushing Out Spencer System
Crews with the Warren County Utility District have begun an extensive flushing of Spencer’s water system. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said they are already seeing drastic improvements in the valley below Spencer. Pelham said the water quality in and around Hodges Ferry has been particularly bad because of its low elevation compared to the rest of the utility district.
Lookouts give up the W in the 9th again
Chattanooga (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Rocket City Trash Pandas for the second night in a row. Despite leading going into the ninth inning, the Lookouts fell short 7-6 after giving up four runs in the final frame. Building on a strong start, the Lookouts...
Outdoor Notes: Local salon raising funds for Cherokee anglers
ROGERSVILLE — Cherokee High School’s Jacob Berryhill and Isaac Chandler landed a spot in the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championships — and a local salon wants to do its part to help them cover the expenses for the trip. Berryhill and Chandler will compete with other high school anglers from across the country on Aug. 1-3 at Chickamauga Lake in Dayton, Tennessee. It’s the second year in a row that the Cherokee team has qualified for the national championship. Their boat captain...
8 runs in the ninth catapult Trash Pandas to comeback win
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A grand slam homerun from Rocket City second baseman Arol Vera capped an improbable comeback as the Trash Pandas scored eight runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts 10-8 at AT&T Field Friday evening. Rocket City had trailed 8-2 entering the frame. The...
Family seeks answers after man found shot six times, stabbed in Soddy-Daisy Thursday
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — A shooting in Soddy-Daisy earlier this week left a 57-year-old man dead, and now police there are hoping tips from the public can help solve this case. According to a release from the Soddy Daisy Police Department, officers were dispatched to investigate calls of shots fired outside of a house near Dayton Pike. It happened just before 10:30 p.m.
Interim Chief Sommers discusses future of Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN – Following recent leadership changes, Interim Chief Harry Sommers has engaged with every sector of the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) to discuss its future. The CPD, with its 500+ dedicated employees, is focusing on maintaining safety and service within the community. “We’re committed to moving forward responsibly....
No new tax increase in county budget
The 2024-25 budget was presented to the Sequatchie County Commission for consideration during the governing body’s special called meeting June 27. The budget includes no new tax increase and is scheduled to be voted upon during another meeting set for July 15. For more, see the July 4 issue...
Tennessee summer: What are the hottest recorded temperatures in major cities?
Every day it feels like it's getting hotter and hotter as the summer passes, but Tennessee hasn't seen its hottest summer in a while. According to data from the National Weather Service, Tennessee's major cities haven't hit any of their record numbers over the past 100 years. Across the state, some of the hottest years include 1952, 1980 and 2012.
Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1
(The Center Square) – It will become a misdemeanor to violate bond release conditions and good time can no longer reduce an inmates sentence in Tennessee beginning on July 1. A series of criminal justice changes passed by the Tennessee General Assembly go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year, including the bond measure, which will allow law enforcement to arrest someone suspected of violating bond release conditions instead of waiting for a district attorney to file a motion and schedule a...
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.
Operation Dry Water returns for July 4th holiday weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) participates in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating […] The post Operation Dry Water returns for July 4th holiday weekend appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Dr. Enuf celebrates 75 years of business
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Soft drink Dr. Enuf celebrated 75 years in East Tennessee on Thursday. The day of recognition celebrated Dr. Enuf’s presence and its impact on Tennessee’s culture and business landscape. By 1949, Dr. Enuf was bottled by Tri-City Beverage and quickly gained local popularity. President of Tri-City Beverage Corporation Chuck Gordon […]
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