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Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won the 2023 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award from the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL). The awards committee selected Ascend from applicants across Tennessee as part of the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Award Program. Ascend was presented with the award at TCUL’s annual conference held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center from April 16-18, 2024.
Haynes named to TSWA all-state team
NASHVILLE — Volunteer’s Connor Haynes was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state baseball team released Tuesday. The TSWA announced all-state teams in four Division I and two Division II classifications. The 2024 Volunteer graduate and King signee was also named to the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association’s Class 3A all-state team released June 17. Haynes was a four-year starter for the Falcons and made his mark on...
Tennessee Enacts "Back the Blue Act" to Strengthen Penalties for Assaulting First Responders
In Tennessee, a measure to intensify punishments for assaulting first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and nurses has recently been put into effect. The legislation, termed the "Back the Blue Act," enacts a Class E felony charge for those found guilty of assaulting a law enforcement officer. According to Action News 5, individuals convicted under this new law could face a $10,000 fine and a minimum prison sentence of 60 days.
Report finds more than half of all homes sold in East Tennessee went for asking price or above in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People looking to buy a home in East Tennessee continued to face increasingly higher prices in May, according to a new report. The East Tennessee REALTORS group said the median sale price for a home in the region increased to around $365,000 in May, a jump of around 8.96% compared to the previous year. In April, the realty group said the median home sale price was around $354,450. It also said around half of the homes sold in the region were under contract in 13 days or less.
Six local school districts awarded TN Perkins Reserve Grants for CTE expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has awarded more than $2.6 million to school systems across the state to expand their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and courses. According to a news release on Wednesday from the TDOE, the Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) funds were given to 55 school districts […]
Before You Vote: A federal judge -- a grandson of immigrants -- reflects on joy, responsibility of becoming U.S. citizen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Before You Vote is an ongoing project by 10News to promote and inspire your participation in the democratic process. Be a good citizen! Take time to vote!. The majesty of becoming a U.S. citizen moves not just those who take the oath of allegiance. It's also a powerful and emotional moment for those who guide new Americans through the ceremony.
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