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Crossville Celebrating 4th With Music, Fireworks
Crossville celebrates the Fourth of July with music and a fireworks show at Centennial Park Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the local group, The Member Berries, will perform with the Fireworks at 9pm. Medley said the celebration is a great tradition that brings the community together. “We’ve...
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted in January on felony conspiracy charges for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade were sentenced this week to terms ranging from 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release. The sentences were below those asked by prosecutors, and U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger said she took into account the good works of the defendants in their communities.
AAA offering free towing service to prevent drinking and driving during Fourth of July holiday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People across Tennessee can call a tow truck and safely return home during the Fourth of July holiday after AAA said it would start offering its free "Tow to Go" program. Through the program, people can reach out to AAA and ask for a tow truck....
Where Tennessee Baseball Players Are Playing Their Summer Ball
With Tennessee baseball’s National Championship run over, its players have departed Knoxville and reported to different areas where they’re playing their summer baseball. Twenty four different Tennessee players are playing summer ball while a number aren’t playing due to either injuries, a need for rest or because of the likelihood that they’ll begin their professional careers later this summer.
Much-needed downpours and storms for most today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A front is bringing much-needed rain to our area, but some are getting a soaking today. We’ll feel a small dip in humidity this weekend, before more rain and storms head our way. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or...
Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail
By Robert Sorrell An Elizabethton man donated several new positive books on Monday to the Carter County Jail. Louis Greene delivered the books, which he purchased from the Barnes & Noble store in Johnson City, to Carter County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Barbara Scalf and Sgt. Will Vinson. “A little bit of self-help goes a long […] The post Man donates self-help books, study Bibles to Carter County Jail appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Believe In Bristol announces Star Spangled July Fourth event schedule
Believe in Bristol has announced the upcoming schedule of events for Bristol’s annual Star Spangled July Fourth Celebration. This year’s event includes fun activities the whole family can enjoy, complete with a free Border Bash series concert, children’s activities, including free inflatables, food trucks and local craft vendors, and the return of fireworks to close out the night. The Independence Day Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. With the parade starting at 5. Activities at Anderson Park begin at 6. Live music is scheduled to begin at 7.
Man pleads guilty, sentenced to prison after setting dog on fire, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man accused of setting a dog on fire two years ago pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, records show. Court records show that Quishon Brown, 45, entered the guilty plea June 18 to one count of aggravated cruelty to animals and was sentenced to one year in the Shelby County prison.
Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee were high school sweethearts | Police chief gives new details
HINESVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia police chief is dealing with tragedy after two members of the Hinesville Fire Department were found dead inside a car across state lines in Tennessee on Sunday. Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard told WJCL 22 News in Savannah he knew Chandler Kuhbander and Raegan...
Tennessee courts will look to put filings online
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Advisory Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure decided to start a committee looking into rules to make court briefs available online moving forward. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Dwight Tarwater will chair the committee, which will include commission Chairman Gino Bulso, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Tom Greenholtz, former Solicitor General Andree Blumstein and attorney Tim Mickel. Tarwater said he was assigned to look...
$50,000 Powerball Winner Sold in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET – July 2, 2024 – A lucky Powerball player in Mount Juliet matched four numbers plus the Powerball in last night’s drawing to win $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at Cooks Star Market, 3251 S. Mount Juliet Road in Mount Juliet. No additional information...
Tennessee school safety laws began July 1
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee is under new laws protecting the salary of school employees who are assaulted, allowing local law enforcement departments to assign school resource officers and enhancing the penalty for making a threat of mass violence at a school starting July 1. A series of school law changes passed by […] The post Tennessee school safety laws began July 1 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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