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TVA Board approves additional $150M in advanced nuclear funding
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Friday, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors announced that $150 million in additional advanced nuclear funding was approved to support continued design work on potential small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Clinch River site near Oak Ridge. It’s the latest announcement since the board also approved a rate increase.
Don’t Miss The Last Weekend of Wilson County Fair/ TN State Fair
The last day to enjoy the Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair is Saturday, August 24. “Thank you to all the city employees from each department who participated at the city fair booth during the fair week. It is an excellent opportunity to highlight city government and answer people’s questions. I enjoy playing trivia, seeing many of our longtime residents, and meeting some for the first time. I want to especially thank the Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department for all the extra hours given this week and for helping ensure everyone has a safe time at the Fair,” Mayor Rick Bell said Friday on Facebook.
Rep. Harshbarger to host Fourth Annual Military Academy Day
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) will host her fourth annual Military Service Academy Day for students and their families in Tennessee’s First Congressional District who are interested in learning about the educational opportunities available at the United States Service Academies. “Attending one of our nation’s elite service academies is a tremendous honor, and I am proud […] The post Rep. Harshbarger to host Fourth Annual Military Academy Day appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Non-profit balloon festival returns to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 11th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival is returning to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend. The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee from 4 to 10 p.m. each day. Attendees can enjoy...
New MSCS Board member Porter ready to work
Newly elected Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Board Commissioner Tamarques Porter, representing District 4, is already focused and eager to get to work. Porter, along with three other new members—Natalie McKinney (District 2), Towanna Murphy (District 7), and Sable Otey (District 5)—was elected to the nine-member school board in the August 1 election. All four are set to be sworn in on August 29. The school system also welcomed a new superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins, who began leading MSCS in April.
Fight breaks out after man stops underage group from buying beer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a trio of suspects they say assaulted a man after he stopped them from buying beer at a gas station. On Friday at 1:30 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at 2980 Broad Avenue at Valero. Officers were told that a suspect entered the business and […]
MPD: Couple carjacks Uber driver with their infant in the car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A couple was arrested after Memphis Police said they carjacked an Uber driver with their infant in the car. Anthony Bratcher, 20, was charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, reckless driving and two counts of evading arrest. Kiara Kidd, 18, was charged with carjacking, child endangerment and employment of a firearm during […]
Safety concerns keeping fans away from high school football games
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — High school football is back in play but while some may be taking the stands many Memphians are saying they are staying home. Whether it’s rooting for your favorite player, band, or cheerleader, the football game is the place many would usually want to be on Friday night. But some Memphians are […]
Stephen Colbert spotted at Arkansas restaurant
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — A famous talk show host has been spotted recently in Arkansas. Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," was seen at Ermilio's Italian Home Cooking in Eureka Springs on Aug. 23. The staff took to Facebook to thank the star for the...
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