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Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
First Alert Forecast: Coolest weather since early July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures and humidity drop to close out the week. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
Escaped inmate in Erwin Police Dept. search found
Update: According to the Erwin Police Department, the inmate had been taken back into custody as of 7:55 p.m. According to a social media post by Sheriff Mike Hensley, the inmate escaped while being escorted down a stairway at the Unicoi County Courthouse. Officers immediately began a search and asked the United States Marshal Service […]
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Ex Firerose Banned From Using His Credit Cards After Allegedly Racking Up $96K Bill
A Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Billy Ray Cyrus, banning the country singer’s estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards. Billy Ray, 62, had asked the judge in June to grant a temporary restraining order that would prevent Firerose, 37, from being able to use his credit cards after she allegedly racked up...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Wood Construction owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Leighton “Joe” Wood appeared in federal court Wednesday and pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting his involvement in conspiracies to commit fraud and that there was an intent to defraud. Wood, the former owner of Wood Construction, is accused of taking money from dozens of homeowners in multiple states in 2020 […]
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