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Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors
By Anita Wadhawani Tennessee Lookout A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites – bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said […] The post Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Child Well Being in Coffee Co. / Bedford Co. - In Bottom Half of Tennessee Counties.
The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth has released its County Profiles of Child Well-Being in Tennessee for 2024. At 68th, Coffee County is in the bottom half of Tennessee counties in child well-being. Coffee County’s strongest indicator is the percent of public school kindergarteners with the full immunization. Bedford County is 72nd in child well-being. According to the state, the county’s biggest challenge is the percent of children without health insurance, where it ranks 90th.
Local nonprofit makes at-home HIV testing kits free and accessible in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A local public health nonprofit is making free HIV testing more accessible to people in East Tennessee. Staff at the Choice Health Network told 10News they hope this new program will help keep the community both safe and healthy. "One of the ways to stop HIV...
20th Buckin' on the River Rodeo Hits Hardin County Fairgrounds
For people in Savannah, it’s time for the 20th Buckin’ on the River Hardin County Rodeo. This July 19 and 20 at the Hardin County fairgrounds, fans can watch as their favorite wranglers compete in contests including steer wrestling, bull riding, and calf roping. Tickets are $10 for...
Truck hauling pigs overturns on busy street
SELMER, Tenn. — First responders worked a disturbing scene in Selmer Wednesday morning. A truck hauling a load of pigs could be seen flipped on its side near the intersection of Highway 64 and Mulberry Avenue. The incident drew a response from both the Selmer Fire and Police departments.
Madison County Unveils Inspiring Community Mural Honoring Local Heroes
Some new art was unveiled in Madison County Wednesday afternoon. Love Your Block of Jackson held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new mural at the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency. The mural features historic figures who have made countless contributions to the city's community. Now their legacy...
Greater Jackson Chamber announces 2024-2025 Leadership University class participants
JACKSON, TN – The Greater Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the selected applicants for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County. According to a press release from Lindsay Dawkins – Chief of Staff – Greater Jackson Chamber – the...
Three Jackson-Madison students relish in reading rewards as district ELA scores improve
Three lucky students from the Jackson-Madison County School System were rewarded for their achievement in reading, or a combined total of more than 14,000 minutes spent reading books. As part of the district's "Leap Up for Literacy" campaign, students and teachers alike were encouraged to read 20 minutes per day for 40 weekdays. ...
Mom whose 2-year-old died after alleged discipline involving braided dog toy booked on $1M bond
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Jail records show Sharday Bakare, 26, was booked Tuesday on a $1,000,000 bond after extradition from Texas. U.S. Marshals in Texas captured Bakare in mid-June. She is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child neglect, and aggravated child abuse following the death of her two-year-old...
Argument inside gas station leads to shots fired, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department is searching for a man accused of firing shots after a verbal disagreement in a gas station. On Saturday, July 13, around 1:32 a.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault call at the Valero Gas Station on Airways Boulevard. Officers were informed that...
Couple attacked, robbed, raped at gunpoint: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple is now recovering after police say they were allegedly attacked and robbed before the girlfriend was raped at gunpoint Monday night in Oakhaven. A woman told officers it started when she was sitting in a car with her boyfriend around 11:30 p.m. and there was a knock on the window. […]
Church’s Chicken shooting suspect wants case thrown out
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The woman accused of shooting a Church’s Chicken employee to death appeared back in front of a judge Wednesday morning. Monica Williams, 45, is charged with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting that claimed the life of Anitra West. Although Williams was captured on video, the defense says that may not be […]
2024 is halfway over, Memphis has already recorded one of its hottest years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a hot stretch of days in the Mid-South we are switching over to a somewhat cooler and stormy pattern, This shifts the trend of overall warmer weather that we have been seeing. July 2nd marks the halfway point of the year so it is the...
New Downtown Union City Business Delays Opening Date
Due to some last minute changes, a new business in downtown Union City has pushed back its opening. Main Street-Union City Executive Director Katie Graves said Reelfoot Brewing Company has moved its opening day from July 20th to a later date. Business co-owner Eric Sanford said some obstacles hindered the...
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