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Drivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’
A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...
Alabama A&M trio scores big at Rickwood Field tribute
BIRMINGHAM — Three Alabama A&M University students recently hit home runs in the world of sports marketing. Senior Amirah Ali, MBA student Nevell Brown, and May 2024 graduate Jenee Whitt took center stage in Major League Baseball’s inaugural Marketing Bootcamp. Their mission: Promote the league’s inaugural tribute game to the Negro Leagues, held at the legendary Rickwood Field in Birmingham.
Ft. Campbell to Host Welcome Home Ceremony for 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team
A welcome home ceremony for the U.S. Army’s 3rd Rakkasans Brigade Combat Team from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will be conducted at Fort Campbell Sunday for soldiers redeploying from Eastern Europe. According to Army officials, the Rakkasans are returning to Fort Campbell after a nine-month deployment in...
Morgan, Limestone counties applying for state economic development grants
Jul. 20—Economic development boards in Morgan and Limestone counties plan to apply for state grants this year to offset costs for future projects and gain more property for prospective industrial sites. The Alabama Department of Commerce recently opened its second round of Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grants and groups across the state can apply. To be eligible for ...
On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records
July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.”. “That’s All Right” was a song...
Kentucky Motel Must Pay Over $2M After Man Fatally Suffers From 150-Degree Shower Burns
Econo Lodge Motel must pay the estate of Alex Chronis a total of $2.06 million after the 76-year-old man died after sustaining third-degree burns after shower at the motel. The estate originally filed the lawsuit in October 2022 in Kentucky’s Kenton County Circuit Court for $7 million in damages.
Another chance of rain today with scattered showers & thunderstorms in the forecast
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, another chance for rain with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High temps in the 80s and humid. Tonight, lingering storms early, otherwise mostly cloudy and muggy. Low 70s. Sunday, another chance for rain with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon. High temps in the 80s and humid. Sunday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain possible. Low 70s.
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
Get Set, Go--Murfreesboro City School's TEACHING SIGNING DAY Monday at Scales Elementary!
Murfreesboro, TN - Are you ready to hear the rumble? New Murfreesboro City School's (MCS) teachers will be signing their contracts, receiving their laptops, and grabbing supplies with the Principal, Director of Schools, family members and school mascots on Monday (7/22/2024). The event will be held at Scales Elementary at 2340 St. Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro.
2024 James D Vaughn Southern Gospel Music Festival
GOSPEL MUSIC LOVERS WILL CONVERGE ON LAWRENCEBURG WEDNESDAY JULY 24TH THROUGH THE 27TH FOR THE 2024 JAMES D-VAUGHN SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL. THE EVENT WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD AT THE HISTORIC CROCKETT THEATER IN DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEBURG. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT LAWRENCEBURG T-N DOT GOV. ALL FEATURED CONCERTS WILL BE BEGIN AT 7 NIGHTLY AND AT 2 ON SATURDAY WITH A FREE MATINEE PERFORMANCES THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT 1.
Microsoft’s outage impact on first responders across the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -A massive technology outage caused major disruptions around the world on Friday. This outage could go down as the largest in history. The computer chaos caused flight cancellations in Huntsville and airports, as well as businesses and hospitals. This was not the work of a hacker. The...
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