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Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle is Back with $290,000+ in Prizes
The 2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over $290,000 in prizes. Over the years, this incredible event has raised more than $8 million for vital Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) projects, supporting its mission to conserve and enhance Tennessee’s wildlife and natural habitats.
Man Faces Charges After Arson And Pursuit
A man is behind bars after a police pursuit that ended with a multi-vehicle crash in western Kentucky. The incident happened around 7:18 a.m. Friday when deputies from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were called to a fire at a home on Almyra Avenue in Paducah. Deputies said when...
Gretchen Wilson Sells Luxurious Tennessee Home for Above Asking — See Inside! [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson has sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, just months after listing it for sale — and she received more than her asking price. The "Redneck Woman" singer listed her 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,225-square-foot home for sale on May 31, asking $625,000. The property had multiple offers within days, and the sale went into contingency status on June 3.
Alexander, Harshbarger shocked by shooting at Trump rally
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tri-Cities Republican lawmakers expressed shock and grief after an apparent assassination attempt at a rally by former president and current candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. The suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead and two more were critically injured, according to officials. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger told News Channel […]
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
Drought effects East Tennessee community food and jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee is facing its worst drought in years and the Beardsley Community Farm is feeling the impact. “It feels like things just get crispier and crispier every week,” farm manager Lia Bevins said. But the heat is now hurting their output by about 95%. “This...
Dave Loggins, “Please Come to Boston” Singer and Hit Country Songwriter, Dead at Age 76
Tennessee country-pop singer/songwriter Dave Loggins, who had a 1974 hit with “Please Come to Boston,” died Wednesday, July 10. According to The Tennessean, Loggins passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville at age 76. “Please Come to Boston” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 1200 and...
2024 Tennessee General Assembly primary candidates
Blount Countians who vote in the Aug. 1 election will make changes that shape the course of city, county, state and federal government for years. Races include primaries for seats on municipal boards of education and in the U.S. Senate, as well as general elections to some city and county offices and statewide political party positions. The Daily Times has attempted to contact all qualified candidates to answer common sets of questions. The responses provided below come from candidates running in primary races for election...
Obion school revenues cut $1.2 million because of lower enrollment
UNION CITY, Tenn. — On July 1, the Obion County Commission announced adjustments to revenue for public schools, resulting in a $1.2 million cut to Obion County and Union City Public Schools. Obion County Schools saw a $826,807 cut in county revenues, coupled with an additional $367,404 cut from...
Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
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