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A Union County mother raises concerns about jail conditions as her son serves time
UNION COUNTY, Tennessee — Vickie Bondy used to be a nurse. She's now retired from her job but there's one job she'll never retire from—being a mother. Bondy's son has been serving time in the Union County Jail because she said he violated his parole. She said her son has around three weeks left on his sentence, but the jail's conditions are making it hard to survive.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton attends Whisper Aero ribbon cutting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster, Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford and House Speaker Cameron Sexton joined Whisper Aero Co-founders, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, for the official ribbon cutting of Whisper Aero’s Flight Test Center. Construction on the 8,000 square foot hangar at the Crossville Memorial Airport began last July. The new facility was made possible through a $1.2 million appropriation from the State of Tennessee and features a high bay area for testing and office space for onsite engineering.
Top to Toe 5K Race Coming to Mitchell County on August 3rd
The Top to Toe 5K is an adventurous descent from the top of a quto the bottom of the Toe River valley. Built for record chasers and families alike, this course begins at The Quartz Corp’s Chalk Mountain and ends at Riverside Park in Spruce Pine. The race proceeds benefit Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, NC Mineral and Gem Festival. Each registered participant receives one free admission ticket to the NC Mineral and Gem Festival as well as a t-shirt!
Mailbag Podcast: SEC Media Days reaction and July recruiting updates
Join the crew as they answer Tennessee questions much more on Thursday’s edition of the Volquest Mailbag Podcast. The post Mailbag Podcast: SEC Media Days reaction and July recruiting updates appeared first on On3.
Grandfather Mountain and Kitty Hawk Kites Celebrate 50th Anniversary of First Hang Glider Flight at Grandfather with Commemorative Event at Linville, and Nature Park on July 27
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, and Kitty Hawk Kites are set to celebrate the flight of the latter’s founder and the first person to hang glide off the mountain, John Harris, with programming, a panel discussion and fun on Saturday, July 27.
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Team Makes Tiny Helmet For Special Needs Chihuahua Puppy
A Chihuahua puppy born with a life-threatening condition has a bright future ahead thanks to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC) College of Engineering and Computer Science. According to a UTC blog post, Niblet, a 2.5-pound Chihuahua puppy, arrived at Humane Educational Society (HES) in Chattanooga with a...
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Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Storm Team 11: Rain and storms today
Into the afternoon as a cold front moves through the region. Highs will finally stay below 90 with low 80s in the Tri-Cities, 70s in the mountains. Moisture returns Friday night into Saturday with another round of widespread showers and storms on Saturday. Scattered showers and storms will continue to develop Sunday afternoon and evening.
Is the Tennessee river safe to swim in? Local riverkeeper weighs in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With concerns on the quality of the Seine River in Paris, some questions are being raised in our own backyard. David Whiteside, the founder of Tennessee River Keeper said to avoid swimming for up to three days after it rains. The runoff into the Tennessee River can carry any bacteria the rain may touch.
Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
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