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Elizabethton native and Rangers OF Carter prepares for minor league assignment
(WJHL) — Texas Rangers outfielder and Elizabethton native Evan Carter is getting closer to returning to the baseball field. Carter has been sidelined since May 27 with a lumbar sprain according to doctors and has been sent to Arizona rehab. The Rangers hope he returns after a minor league rehab assignment, which could start after […]
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Tennessee football fans react to early release of 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game
For the first time in more than 4,000 days, college football fans are able to watch their favorite teams play — virtually, that is. The newest edition of "EA Sports College Football 25" is gracing the realm of console gaming, coming more than 10 years after the previous release of the series, "NCAA Football 14."
Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Neo-Nazi group demonstrates on Tennessee overpass
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A neo-Nazi group demonstrated on an overpass overlooking Interstate 65 on Monday afternoon. The group identified themselves as the Goyim Defense League, which, according to the Anti-Defamation League is, “...is a loose network of individuals connected by their virulent antisemitism.”. An officer with the Metro...
Breaking barriers; Gragg demonstrates perseverance, overcomes physical disabilities to earn black belt
NEWLAND — Jaren Gragg has been defying odds for his entire life. Born with cerebral palsy that hinders movement over much of the left side of his body and doesn’t allow for the use of one hand, Gragg has always battled and had to adapt in order to not only achieve expectations, but exceed them. The case was no more evident than when Gragg realized a decade-long dream by passing a grueling promotion program on Saturday, June 29, to earn his black belt through Caliber...
Oversized load to move through East Tennessee this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A third oversized load will be on the move in East Tennessee this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said there will be rolling road blocks for the oversized load on Wednesday as it works its way from Knoxville to Kingsport.
Board of Education welcomes newest members
NEWLAND — On Tuesday, July 9, the Avery County Board of Education swore in its newest members to the board. Linda Webb and David Wright were both sworn in prior to the meeting, as well as Michelle Burnop, who has been a part of the board for several months prior being the highest vote recipient during the March primary election, filling a board seat that had been previously vacant for more than a year. After the newest members were sworn in, the board began the...
Biden campaign sign causing trouble for Lenoir City business
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT)—A business in Lenoir City is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. Anyone who walks down Lenoir City’s Broadway won’t be able to miss the massive Biden—Harris...
Axmen honor Mitchell with bobblehead night
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Appalachian League returned to action on Tuesday night after a day of rest on Monday. At Hunter Wright Stadium, it was a special theme night to honor a local athlete from Big Stone Gap. It was James Mitchell Bobblehead Night in the Model City for all fans in attendance. The […]
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