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Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
North Carolina Man Arrested for Armed Incident at Tennessee Rest Stop
Cookeville, TN – Gregory James Daniel of Franklin, North Carolina, was arrested following a dangerous incident at a Tennessee rest stop early Sunday morning. On July 14, Gregory James Daniel,…
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
TSSAA Clears Clinton High School Football of Wrongdoing, Restores Wins and Playoff Spot
The fate for Clinton High School's football team has finally tilted in their favor after a roller-coaster of accusations, payments, and potential forfeits, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has rescinded all disciplinary actions previously imposed on the school's program, as confirmed in statements obtained by WVLT News and WATE.
Dollywood theme park reopens after water main break
UPDATE (7/18) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts confirmed Thursday morning that the theme park is now open following a water main break. Officials said on their Facebook page, “We sincerely apologize to all guests who were impacted by the water main break.” Anyone affected by Wednesday’s incident is asked to call Dollywood at 1 (800) […]
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Team Makes Tiny Helmet For Special Needs Chihuahua Puppy
A Chihuahua puppy born with a life-threatening condition has a bright future ahead thanks to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC) College of Engineering and Computer Science. According to a UTC blog post, Niblet, a 2.5-pound Chihuahua puppy, arrived at Humane Educational Society (HES) in Chattanooga with a...
MPD officer, 3 firefighters honored at city council meeting
The Middlesboro City Council took time at their meeting on Tuesday for the recognition of a Middlesboro Police Officer and three Middlesboro Firefighters for going above and beyond in their efforts to keep the community safe. Bucky Harris, the president of the Cumberland Gap chapter of the Sons of The American Revolution, presented a law […] The post MPD officer, 3 firefighters honored at city council meeting appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Kindred, others to pay $19M to settle false claims lawsuits
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gentiva, the successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Prosecutors […]
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy tests — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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