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Maury County Dems respond to Biden dropout, Harris endorsement and DNC in August
Much like this year's election season, President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday to step down from the November race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement continues to polarize voters. In Tennessee, local Democrats, appear to support Biden's choice to no longer seek a second term, and see Harris to accepting the...
Six of the 35 Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants have UTM 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 will be held July 24-27 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson. The winner of the pageant...
College of Pharmacy Spearheads Battle Against Fungal Pathogens at Annual Conference
Unseen, deadly, and ubiquitous fungal pathogens pose an increasingly serious threat to global health, particularly among immunocompromised patients. These pathogens evolve rapidly, often quickly developing resistance to antifungal drugs, reducing the effectiveness of available treatments. With the rise in immunosuppressive therapies and the increasing incidence and geographic spread of fungal infections aided by global climate change, there is an urgent need for collaborative efforts between research institutions to develop new therapies to combat fungal infections.
Johnson City Police Department searching for missing woman
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Johnson City Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding a missing woman. The family of 20-year-old Jazmine Ryan last spoke with her on July 9. If anyone has seen Ryan or has information that could help police find her, please...
June pending home sales flat
June’s pending sales were flat on the heels of a 20% decline in home sales. Sellers accepted 796 new contracts, one fewer than the previous month, and 42 more than June last year, according to the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors (NETAR). Pending sales are a leading indicator of housing activity based on signed contracts for […] The post June pending home sales flat appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
$217,060 for Tims Ford State Park Tire Program Grant from TDEC
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled...
Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Grand Ole Opry blasts off: NASA astronauts sing 'Rocky Top' for Opry live from space
For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry welcomed an announcer from far beyond planet Earth. This weekend, the Opry presented a live performance and guest appearances from NASA astronauts, including Tennessee native Barry "Butch" Wilmore and his crew of five at the International Space Station. The guest appearance marked the...
NHRA legend John Force released from hospital, will start outpatient rehab
NHRA Hall of Fame driver John Force has been released from the hospital one month after hitting a concrete wall at 300 miles per hour at the Virginia Motorsports Park. Force was at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where he was undergoing rehab for a Traumatic Brain Injury. His family says...
Jury seated, opening statements begin at Sean Williams' first federal trial
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The jury has been seated and opening statements have been heard in the first federal trial of accused child rapist Sean Williams. The jury consists of six men and six women, alongside four alternates. Williams is facing two escape-related charges, one for an alleged incident last...
Weekend will mark 16th annual Xtreme Roan Adventures
The Friends of Roan Mountain are again sponsoring a kid’s day of nature exploration known as the Xtreme Roan Adventures at the Roan Mountain State Park. The Adventures will start Friday evening, July 26, at the R.M.S.P. amphitheater with the Free Friday Night Adventures. This year’s stage show will explore a new way to look at nature. UV or black-light flashlights will expose things seldom seen. It is the Hike-a-Delic Experience.
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