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Greenfield Board Approves Record Management System for Police Department
Greenfield Police Chief Brian Legons reminded the board that last month they voted to sell the police vehicle Chargers and that said vehicles have just a few days left on the auction. Legons requested the board’s approval to use the money from the sale for a new record management system for the department which would be used for court, e-citation and police software. The board unanimously approved the request.
Tennessee's 8th Congressional District: Read our Q&A with Democratic primary candidates
Early voting for the state and federal primary races is underway in Tennessee with multiple contested primary elections for Shelby County voters. Five Democrats are vying to be the party nominee in the November election for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. Incumbent Republican Rep. David Kustoff has represented the district since 2017 and will...
Soybean Festival Concert Lineup Announced
Organizers of the Tennessee Soybean Festival have announced the 2024 concert lineup. Headliner is Shaggy, with performances by Sammy Kershaw and the Eaglemaniacs tribute band. This year concerts are open for all festival attendees and can be viewed from anywhere in downtown Martin. For those seeking a more premium experience,...
Tennessee Airports Report Spike in Firearms Found in Carry-On Luggage for First Half of 2025
The first half of 2024 has seen a notable increase in the number of guns found in carry-on luggage in Tennessee airports, surpassing more than 150 firearms, a trend that has raised concerns and prompted reminders about the legal ways to travel with firearms. The Transportation Security Administration reported finding 158 guns across the state's airports, slightly more than the 157 found during the same period in 2023, as detailed in a report by WVLT.
Trucking company fires second driver in three years for not wearing “buzz cut”
An Illinois trucking company fired a driver for his hair style for the second time in three years last month. 26-year-old Drew Harbey was fired from TMC Transportation in Des-Moines, Iowa on June 23rd during his training after refusing to wear a “buzz cut” hairstyle. “I was one...
Memphis Mayor Paul Young selected to join Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
Memphis Mayor Paul Young will join the eighth class of mayors and senior municipal leaders for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The initiative is a yearlong professional management training program established by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. "It's an honor to be on the same list,...
Dogs 2nd Chance hosts Christmas in July
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Dogs 2nd Chance, a non-profit dog foster group, will hold a Christmas in July for pets. Pet owners may swing by with their pets and take a photo with Santa during his beach vacation!. The event will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m....
Illinois Tornadoes: EF-0 Twisters Confirmed in Elburn and South Chicago
Chicago, IL – Tornadoes touched down in Illinois last night, with the National Weather Service confirming an EF-0 tornado in Elburn and two EF-0 tornado paths on the south side of Chicago. According to the National Weather Service Chicago, survey teams are continuing to investigate the damage from the...
Target’s New Store Openings in July
Locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania are part of retailer’s plan to build 300+ new stores in next decade. Mass retailer Target Corp. is adding to its nearly 2,000-store network with the opening of three new locations in California, Missouri and Pennsylvania on July 21. Target will open a...
These are the candidates running in Tennessee's House District 86 primary
Jeff Johnston, an Independent candidate, will in November meet the winner of the Aug. 1 Democratic primary to vie for the Tennessee House District 86 seat. No Republican candidate qualified for the ballot. The current incumbent Democrat, Rep. Justin J Pearson, faces one challenger. The district stretches from the northern...
ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous
Dry weather for much of the region is growing dangerous and could be intensified by another stifling heat wave this week, producing browned grass and pushing farmers into a difficult financial spot in what is often a vital growth period for a range of crops. That’s the word from officials at East Tennessee State University, […] The post ETSU: Drought situation growing dangerous appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Are You Ready To Rock With Rockin’ Randall?
Paris, Tenn.–Are you ready for some rockin’? Some rockin’ with Rockin’ Randall French, that is? French will be performing at this week’s Tuesdays in the Park, set for Tuesday, July 16, at the Eiffel Tower Park. Due to the heat, the program will start at 7:30 p.m. this week. Sponsored by the city of Paris and the Paris Parks and Recreation Department, there will be plenty of food trucks and the Splash Park is free. Bring your chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the evening.
Ridgeway Welcomed As TCAT President
Paris, Tenn.–John Penn Ridgeway was welcomed as the new President at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Henry/Carroll Friday with signs all over the building. Ridgeway returns to TCAT (this time as President) after serving as Henry County Mayor for the past few years. Ridgeway said, “Thankful for the warm welcome from students and staff” at TCAT. Friday was a special day in other ways, as TCAT recognized SkillsUSA medalists Lollie Brown and Hunter Hamilton and held a field day with lunch, snowcones and games on the grounds. (Photo courtesy of John Penn Ridgeway).
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