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BetMGM, Penn, Action 24/7 fined for violating Tennessee sports wagering rules
(The Center Square) – Three Tennessee sports wagering operators were fined at the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council’s July meeting with BetMGM, Penn (ESPN Bet) and Action 24/7 receiving fines for violating rules. BetMGM was fined $25,000 for permitting wagers to be placed on penalties in a contest, which is against Tennessee rules. Action 24/7 was fined $18,000 for allowing self-excluded bettors to deposit and wager. Fanatics Sportsbook was recently fined $50,000 after it allowed eight people who were on an in-app self-exclusion list to place bets during that exclusion. Penn, which operates ESPN Bet, was fined $9,000 for failing to self-exclude a bettor and $3,000 for sending marketing messages to self-excluded bettors.
Pro-school voucher groups spending tops $4.5 million in Tennessee Republican primaries
With one day left until Tennessee’s Republican primary, groups pushing for the adoption of a universal private school voucher program have poured record money into the state’s election. Two years ago, three pro-voucher groups set a then-record by spending around $1 million on independent advertisements to support or oppose candidates based on whether they favored […]
'The sky is the limit' | Blount County job training program hopes to help fill high-paying aviation mechanic positions
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — A program is being developed in Blount County to help fill high-paying aviation mechanic jobs. The Blount Partnership, Pellissippi State Community College, and employers like Cirrus, Endeavor Air and Standard Aero are working together to open the Aviation Academy in Maryville. The goal is to start classes in September 2025.
TWRA: 51-year-old Powell resident dies after boating crash on Norris Lake
POWELL, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed a 51-year-old has died from injuries he sustained in a boating crash on Norris Lake. Ralph Miller, a Powell resident, was operating a boat with 10 people on board when he hit an exposed rock near the Cove Creek area shoreline around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 26, according to the TWRA.
Claiborne County Schools asks authorities to investigate after 'possible incident' involving high school students
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. — Claiborne County Schools said it learned about a "possible incident" involving high school students on July 30 and reached out to authorities to investigate. According to a statement from the school systems, the students involved go to Claiborne County High School. It said because it...
Sua Opeta suffers torn ACL, out for the year
The Buccaneers sustained a blow to their depth when it was revealed that guard Sua Opeta tore his ACL at practice Tuesday night. The original report came from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Opeta, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, found himself in a competition with fellow free agent signee Ben Bredeson...
Lundberg: Bobby Harshbarger’s father stole, vandalized campaign signs
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — State Senate candidate Bobby Harshbarger’s father has been accused of stealing and vandalizing Harshbarger opponent Jon Lundberg’s campaign signs, based on video allegedly showing Bob Harshbarger vandalizing a Lundberg sign in Blountville. Jon Lundberg, the incumbent District 4 Senator, swore an affidavit Tuesday accusing Bob Harshbarger, of Kingsport, of pushing over […]
WEATHER 8-1-2024 Heat Advisory Continues
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight. A 30 percent chance of...
Spotty storms for Thursday as heat and the humidity build
Our rain coverage will slowly begin to diminish as we head into Thursday with spotty to scattered showers and storms at times. The bigger difference will be the heat and humidity as temperatures return to the lower 90s.
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