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In rural Tennessee, domestic violence victims face barriers to getting justice
(This story was originally published by ProPublica.) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Before rural Scott County remade itself into a model for managing domestic violence, Jade Peters didn’t know where to turn for help. Her ex-boyfriend was […]
Gov. Bill Lee appoints lawyer to review Tennessee State's records at new board's request
The Tennessee Attorney General's office hired a former U.S. attorney earlier this summer to "review" Tennessee State University financials and corporate governance, a probe TSU said its newly appointed board of trustees requested. The external review comes after the state spent millions on multiple audits that ultimately found leadership issues but no evidence of fraud or malfeasance amid a governance tug-of-war between TSU administration and General Assembly Republicans that came to a head earlier this year. ...
Police Investigate ‘Mystery’ Helicopter Landing in Tennessee
Tullahoma, TN – What started as a local mystery with police investigating an unannounced helicopter landing in Tullahoma ended up being, well, just a routine military training exercise—though not everyone got the memo. Late Monday night, around 7 p.m., a helicopter—a big, intimidating Mi-171E1—landed in a field, prompting...
Tennessee answers 89% of 988 calls in-state, advocates say more investments needed
"To the state's credit, they have put their money where their mouth is in a big way and have added more funding for mental health crisis services. There can be a lot more investments to really make things better for folks," Elliot Pinsly, president and CEO of the Behavioral Health Foundation said.
$21M In Outdoor Recreation Grants Awarded; Trenton Receives $553,000
NASHVILLE – The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation today announced $21,017,000 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) for 27 communities across the state. The office is housed in the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The city of Trenton received $553,000 for improvements to Shady Acres Park.
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after...
Yes, you could see the Northern Lights from East Tennessee — and if we're lucky we might be able to see them again!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee had a very rare double feature in the skies Sunday night into early Monday morning. During the peak of the Perseids meteor shower overnight, some stargazers noticed the sky had a slightly faint tint to it. As it turned out, an unexpectedly powerful solar storm was going on at the same time.
10Listens: Roane Co. volunteer fire departments can still respond to calls despite insurance issues
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — Volunteer firefighters in Roane County can continue responding to calls for service, even though concerns swirled recently about possible insurance issues in the county. The county said it self-insures worker's compensation claims up to $450,000. For claims exceeding that amount, insurance policies kick in to...
Baxter Fire Faces Unusual Problem
The Baxter Fire Department has found itself dealing with the unusual problem of having an influx of volunteer firefighter applications. Baxter Fire Chief Matt White said the department started receiving an increase in volunteer applications around five months ago. White said the increase came after the department focused on community outreach.
Vote for top DL in Jackson area entering 2024 Tennessee high school football season
Who is the Jackson-area's best wide receiver entering the 2024 Tennessee high school football season? The Jackson Sun sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best DL in the area. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best DL and be sure to read all of our...
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