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60-Acre ‘Union Grove’ Acquisition Marks First Protection of State Endangered Tennessee Trillium
In May of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) alerted TennGreen Land Conservancy that a 60-acre swath of land nestled in the forests of Hamblen County known as Union Grove was for sale in East Tennessee—and that the land contains some of the only populations of a Tennessee-native Trillium wildflower.
'Cousins' arrested in five-year-long murder investigation, widow posts bail
Law enforcement officers with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on Aug. 13 in the five-year-long murder investigation of Jacob Dean Bishop, a soldier with the Tennessee Army National Guard. Detectives and deputies with the LCSO arrested Eric Austin Byrd, 39, of Lenoir City, and Amanda James Bishop, 39, of Kingston, for first-degree murder on a $1 million bond. Two days later — on Thursday, Aug. 15 —...
Miranda Lambert Is 'Showing a More Flirtatious Side' After Brendan McLoughlin Was Caught Dancing With Several Women: Source
Revenge? Miranda Lambert might be getting back at her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, after he was caught dancing on a few women during a night out. “She has a lot of people showing her attention, all the guys in the band, the roadies, even her restaurant clientele love her, and she’s giving it back a little bit," an insider dished of the country star, 40. “Now, she’s gushing over hot guys, telling them how great their abs look, being touchy feely. She’s not looking to cheat but showing a more flirtatious side to her nature,” the insider continued. The blonde babe...
East Tennessee schools navigate arming teachers law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's been three months since lawmakers voted 'yes' to allow teachers to carry guns in schools, but have any systems actually started carrying?. Lawmakers said the law is intended to help distressed counties who cant afford to hire a school resource officer. WBIR visited one of those counties considered "distressed" by the state to see if they were implementing the new plan.
Drunk driver pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, sentenced to 12 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - District Attorney Charme Allen announced on Monday that the DUI Unit successfully convicted a man whose drunk driving caused a head-on collision that killed one and seriously injured another. The incident occurred on Oct. 23, 2021 on Merchants Drive at Wilkerson Road. According to reports, witnesses...
Downtown Johnson City restaurant Korean Taco House announces permanent closure
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Downtown Johnson City restaurant Korean Taco House announced over social media that the establishment has permanently closed its doors. According to a Saturday post, the restaurant located at 101 Buffalo Street will not reopen. The post went on to say that the Kimchi Market, located at 701 West Market Street, […]
Curing Tennessee’s doctor shortage: Law paves way for international physicians to practice in state
While the impact of the law depends on the number of international doctors who take advantage in Tennessee, Dr. Jeffrey Singer said the legislation has the ability to help the areas with the highest need.
TNECD Announces Approval of Proposal to Invest $813 Million in Broadband Expansion
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced Monday the approval of Tennessee’s initial proposal for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The department has been allocated $813 million as part of its initial proposal for the BEAD Program, which the state...
Autopsy reveals cause of death for Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee
HINESVILLE, Ga. — An autopsy report gives insight into how two Georgia firefighters were found dead across state lines after going missing. Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander's bodies were discovered in Cocke County, Tennessee, on June 30. 11Alive previously reported that Anderson was last seen on June 25 at the Liberty County Fire Services Station #1 in Midway, Georgia.
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