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Tennessee can keep enforcing felony voter restoration policy for now, appeals court says
Tennessee can enforce its existing voter registration process for people with felonies after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling last week. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Tennessee on its request for an emergency injunction in an ongoing lawsuit over its felony voter restoration process.
Tennessee sees boost in college-going rates for class of 2023, report shows
The percentage of Tennessee public high school graduates heading directly to college just marked its largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The class of 2023 has a 56.7% college-going rate, which is a 2.4 percentage point bump from the previous year. That...
Middle Tennessee Fourth of July weather: 'Stifling' humidity levels linger, rain moves in
The good news? Rain is coming. The bad news? Your holiday plans may need a rain-check. Temperatures will ramp up until Thursday when they'll take a small dip as rain moves into the region. Despite that small dip, humidity levels won't change much, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Temperatures...
Tennessee colors matter, but championships more important to my readers | Adams
Most Tennessee fans spent last week reveling in their baseball national championship. Thousands showed up for Knoxville’s downtown parade honoring the team. And any apparel with “Tennessee baseball” on it was flying off the shelves almost as fast as a Christian Moore home run leaves the park.
Tennessee Heat Wave Continues, Dangerous Temperatures Persist
Nashville, TN – Tennessee is enduring a severe heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees this week. The US National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for most counties, excluding the Plateau. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take breaks if outdoors for extended periods.
Words of support flood into ETSU hoops with addition of Marcus Belcher to coaching staff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Through each season, changes are destined to happen to any college program - especially given the landscape of college athletics today. Despite a quality amount of retention through productivity and playing time that ETSU men's basketball saw as they head into 2024-25, there were still some changes - from the addition of some players through the transfer portal, to particularly the coaching staff.
Finding new homes for hellbenders on the Watauga River
During his seven-year stint as MountainTrue’s High Country regional director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill has planted thousands of native plants, sampled water at streams across the region, reviewed reams of pages of government policy, and spent many hours on porches with local land stewards. He’s also helped remove two dams and transplant protected hellbenders.
U.S. College National Team holds on for win over Appy League West Select
Axmen, Flyboys win with reduced rosters (WJHL) – It was an unorthodox night for the Appalachian League on Tuesday, particularly for the teams in the West Division. A handful of the division’s best players left their clubhouses for a night to battle the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) in Johnson City. At least four […]
People can face harsher penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers after new law goes into effect in TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law passed by the legislature makes it a Class E felony to assault law enforcement officers. People convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers would be required to pay $10,000 and face a minimum sentence of 60 days in prison. It's named the "Back the Blue Act."
Community eager for completion of Stone Castle upgrades
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee High School’s historic Stone Castle remains on track to be finished in time for this school year after facility upgrades. Construction began in November to upgrade facilities on both the home and visitor’s side, along with putting in new lighting and a new press box. Accessibility pieces have been added […]
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
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