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Dale Grandstaff Named TWRA Boating & Law Enforcement Colonel
Dale Grandstaff has been named Colonel of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. He will be responsible for the coordination of TWRA’s statewide law enforcement programs. A 26-year veteran of the Agency, Grandstaff assumed his new role Aug. 4. He. will work jointly with the retiring Col. Darren Rider to...
Sunshine for the mind: Outdoor program aims to boost mental health for Tennessee students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — When you've been cooped up inside all day, going outdoors can be a welcome reprieve. Outdoor Chattanooga says it is important for students' mental health to get outside. Tennessee State Parks and Outdoor Chattanooga say there is a new year-round program to help students from underserved...
UT study shows need for more civic education in Tennessee
A recent statewide survey from the University of Tennessee’s Institute of American Civics suggests there’s a critical need to improve civics education in Tennessee. According to the survey study, which examined over 1,000 respondents’ civic knowledge and participation, only about half of respondents knew that Tennessee has a state constitution. Fewer than half of respondents said they know who their state legislators are, and only around one-third said they knew much about local government, such as who their county commissioner is.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) and AT&T offices across East Tennessee donated laptops to students in need, as they started a new school year. The donations were part of an AT&T celebration to unveil Fiber access across Cleveland and Bradley counties. Both initiatives – the laptop donations and the expansion of fiber – are in a joint effort to offer more digital opportunities to families across the state.
County general election certified by election commission
RHEA COUNTY — The Rhea County Election Commission recently certified county general election on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the election commission offices in the historic Rhea County Courthouse. The county general election was held on Thursday, Aug. 1, and included a municipal election in Spring City. Leon Locke is the next mayor of Spring City after defeating incumbent mayor Woody Evans and challenger Reed Smith in Thursday’s municipal election. ...
Tennessee Weather: Moderate Temps and Humidity Expected in Memphis This Week
Memphis, TN – The National Weather Service in Memphis has predicted a warm and relatively moderate week ahead for the region. High temperatures are expected to hover in the mid to upper 80s, with moderate humidity levels providing some relief. Monday’s forecast calls for temperatures around 87°F, with similar conditions expected throughout the week.
GBI Investigates Shooting at Overcrowded Airbnb Party in Fairmount, Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently probing a shooting incident in Gordon County after a man was injured at a party that spiraled from a social media invitation. The GBI stepped in to assist the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office on July 7th, following a call concerning disturbances and gunshots at an Airbnb locale in Fairmount, Georgia, according to GBI's recent press release.
Appeals Court Rules Against Dave Ramsey’s Company in Religious Discrimination Case
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a former employee who claimed Ramsey Solutions, the company run by Christian personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, discriminated against him during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brad Amos, a former video editor at the Franklin, Tennessee-based company, sued Ramsey Solutions in 2021, saying...
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