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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.
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
Public Invited To Help Band Wood Ducks At Event
Photo: USFWS waterfowl biologist Clayton Ferrell bands a wood duck while a young boy patiently waits for his duck’s turn. Once banded the youth will have the opportunity to release the bird back into the refuge. Springville, Tenn.–The Friends of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge announce a unique event...
Chamber Awards presented at Business Celebration
MURRAY – The Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce presented its Chamber Awards last Friday at its 97th annual Business Celebration. The event always closes with the big three Business Awards, but also involved six other Chamber Awards in other categories. Master of Ceremonies Jeff Bidwell said that each year, the chamber recognizes outstanding businesses and individuals in the community, with nominees submitted by other businesses and individuals.
Here are the candidates running in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District primary races
Tennessee's 9th Congressional District is a strongly Democratic and heavily gerrymandered district encompassing the majority of Memphis and northern Shelby County. Three challengers are battling to unseat longtime incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary this year. M Latroy A-Williams. Williams, who last year unsuccessfully sought a seat on...
Ritz 3 in Milan hosts free community movie night
MILAN, Tenn. — Tuesday night, a free community movie was hosted at the Ritz 3 movie theater on Main Street in Milan. Featured on the big screen, a showing of the 1985 movie “The Goonies.”. Organizers of the event say showing these older movies brings back great memories.
33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day’ to be hosted July 25
MILAN, Tenn. — The 33rd ‘Milan No-Till Field Day‘ has been set for Thursday, July 25. The event will be hosted at the AgResearch and Education Center at Milan from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend. Participants have the opportunity to learn the...
UT Martin gets students ready for fall semester
The move-in day for UT Martin students is almost a month away. Director of University Relations Bud Grimes tells us move-in dates for students. and how many students the university is expecting. Almost a thousand more students are enrolled this fall compared to last fall. Grimes says that university housing...
Annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at UT Martin
The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members have gathered annually on...
Johnny Mac To Perform At Nights On Broadway
McKenzie, Tenn.–Mark your calendar for Thursday night, July 18, for another great evening of Nights on Broadway in McKenzie’s downtown park from 7-9 p.m. The popular Johnny Mac will be performing. Bring your chair and enjoy the great music under the stars. Plan to visit one of the...
Whitehaven residents say overgrown trees threaten Memphis phone lines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A section of a Whitehaven road is so overgrown with trees, it is difficult to see what look like powerlines running alongside it. Whitehaven resident Carolyn Crump says it’s been years since the trees have been trimmed in the area between 21 East Falls Road and 23 West Falls Road. She brought this to ABC24’s attention during a Let’s Talk townhall meeting in June.
MPD makes 19 arrests, issues 20 citations Downtown over the weekend during ‘Operation Saturday Night Live’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On Tuesday, the Memphis Police Department announced charges for 19 people arrested during “Operation Saturday Night Live” over the weekend. Police also issued citations to 20 others. The suspects range from 15 to 45 years of age. MPD says the operation began in response...
Father, daughter robbed while closing restaurant in southeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for two suspects they say robbed a father and daughter while they were closing a southeast Memphis restaurant Sunday night. According to reports, just before 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Tokyo Grill located at 2801 Kirby Road, where they were advised that two victims had been […]
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