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Thursday is our primary election
Good morning! Welcome to Your Week, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter where each Sunday we feature some of our best stories about Nashville and beyond. I am politics and investigations editor Duane Gang. 🗳️ Thursday is election day in Tennessee where we hold our state and federal primaries and a number of county and municipal general elections. Early voting...
Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments
The Tennessee Department of General Services and the Governor’s Office are calling on Tennesseans to help find the perfect Christmas tree for the State Capitol and to contribute ornaments for its decoration. “Each year, Maria and I look forward to continuing the Tennessee tradition of generosity throughout the holiday season,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “As […] The post Tennessee seeks state Capitol Christmas tree and ornaments appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Statewide competition to find best canning in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Canning is a tradition in many small East Tennessee communities, and now the best are showing off their talents in a competition. The Tennessee State Fair’s Canning Competition will offer canners across the state the chance to compete. Elizabeth Renfro with the Washington County UT Extension Office joined News Channel […]
USA Today names Johnson City, Kingsport as best places to live in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A study conducted by USA Today ranked Kingsport and Johnson City as the best cities to live in across the Volunteer State. The study ranked 20 Tennessee cities across 16 metrics that focused on activities, walkability, quality of schools, life expectancy, health care, safety, housing affordability and unemployment rates. USA […]
Morant Takes His Place In Murray State Hall Of Fame
Photo: Ja Morant, middle, flanked by other former Racers basketball stars Isiaiah Canaan and Cameron Payne. (MSU Athletics photo). Murray, Ky.–It was a big night for Ja Morant, a big night for Murray State Basketball and a big night for Murray itself Saturday as Morant took his spot in the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame. It was the biggest Hoopalooza event ever, with 700 people in attendance and $85,000 raised. Last year’s Hoopalooza drew some 200 people.
Madison Co. resident celebrates 104th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn.—One Madison county resident is celebrating 104 laps around the sun. Lessie Beatrice Cole celebrated her 104th birthday today in north Jackson. The birthday was held at the New Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church activity center. Cole celebrated by being surrounded by her many friends and family members,...
One local event prepares students for the start school
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event helps prepare students for the upcoming school year, and also provides some summer fun. The Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Jackson Madison County School System partner together to provide the Community Cookout and Back to School Supply Giveaway. The event was...
Pets Rock! Fest returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.—The Jackson Fairgrounds has gone to the dogs once again. Jackson Animal Care Center hosts its 3rd annual Pets Rock! Fest today from 10 this morning until 4 this afternoon. The special event includes fun for pets and pet owners too. The festival includes giveaways, food trucks on...
Residents take part in the 7th annual Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn.—One event invites Jackson residents to bring out the old and make room for the new. Today, the City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department hosts its annual Clean-up Day. The event began at 8 this morning at the Public Works Yard located at 164 Conalco Drive.
MPD: Man breaks into Captain D’s, steals over $5k
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say broke in and stole nearly $6,000 from a Captain D’s on Friday. At 7:28 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary at Captain D’s at 4735 Getwell Road. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a male suspect entered the business through the drive-through service window […]
Indianola enforces curfew after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Board of Alderman for the City of Indianola has approved a midnight curfew for Indianola residents. The Mayor and Board of Alderman announced the decision Friday after a shooting at a nightclub killed three people and injured over a dozen more last weekend. The emergency proclamation said that the decision was […]
Resignations, documented concerns at Memphis Animal Services in recent months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the first half of this year, 14 people left Memphis Animal Services, including two veterinarians who’d been there for years. WREG Investigators continue to dig deeper into mounting concerns at MAS. At a Memphis council committee meeting on Tuesday, there were more questions than answers regarding an investigation surrounding MAS and […]
Memphis Honors Elvis Presley's Rock & Roll Debut with 70th Anniversary Celebration at Overton Park Shell
Memphis is gearing up for a commemorative weekend as the Overton Park Shell marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic rock & roll debut on its stage. According to WREG, the festivities will start with a backstage tour and a look at the Shell's storied Green Room, renowned for hosting some of the most significant names in Memphis music history. Activities will be launched out of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and span rarely visited sites relevant to Elvis's formative years.
Pastor speaks out on problems prior to church fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire destroyed a church on Tuesday, but questions are now arising about if it was a faulty air conditioning system or if it was something else. WREG spoke with the owner of the building and the pastor of the church who told two different stories about what was happening before the […]
Mississippi seeks to dismiss insurance reimbursement lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A state agency is requesting a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit intended to block enforcement of a new Mississippi law. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) filed a motion to dismiss the Mississippi Association of Health Plans’s (MAHP) lawsuit. In it, the nonprofit representing health insurance companies asserts that recent legislation regulating […]
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