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Benny Smith shares what led to his retirement plan: A timeline of changes at WUTK
Longtime WUTK General Manager Benny Smith says changes coming to the college radio station prompted his end-of-year retirement plans, which the University of Tennessee at Knoxville announced July 15. "I want to thank the students, volunteers, and community members that showed me so much support during this process," Smith said in a July...
RAM seeking volunteers for October event in Hawkins Co.
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) is in need of volunteers for an upcoming free dental, vision and medical service event in Hawkins County. RAM announced on Tuesday that volunteers were urgently needed for its Oct. 12-13 event servicing Eidson and other surrounding communities. The free, two-day event will be held at […]
Tennessee baseball signee Arnold Abernathy passes on MLB Draft, will play for Vols
Baseball infielder Arnold Abernathy will forgo the remainder of the 2024 MLB Draft and remain on campus to play for UT, he told GoVols247 on Tuesday morning. Abernathy, an infielder from Acworth, Ga., is the fifth-highest ranked recruit in Tennessee's 2024 signing class that is ranked No. 1 by Perfect Game. Abernathy is ranked by PG as the No. 61 overall player in the country and the 16th-best shortstop. He's considered the No. 6 overall player in the state of Georgia and the third-best shortstop in the Peach State.
Over 100 come out for Yellow Jacket Football Camp
Over 100 elementary and middle school kids came out for the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets Football Camp that was held on Thursday evening and Friday morning on the turf at Bradner Stadium. The MHS players and coaches divided the campers up into age groups and put them through various drills. “We had great numbers, the kids […] The post Over 100 come out for Yellow Jacket Football Camp appeared first on Middlesboro News.
Tennesse House District 93 election: Read our Q&A with primary candidates
Early voting is underway and two Democrats are battling for the Tennessee House District 93 seat. Incumbent Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. faces a challenge this year from Lashanta Rudd to get on the November ballot. Republican candidate Renarda Renee Clariett will face whoever wins the Democratic primary, as no other...
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Editors note: This story has been updated to include comment from mental health advocates received after publication. Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
It's time for Amazon Prime Day! And we found some of the best deals for Tennessee
It's finally here. It's time for Amazon's 48-hour mega sale. Amazon Prime Day started at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. For Tennessee, deals began rolling out at 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET and will continue until 2:01 a.m. CT/3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 18 (which is 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 18). Don't worry, the hottest deals on tech items, kitchen gadgets and beauty supplies are still coming out every minute.
See where Nashville ranks in top Tennessee hospitals and medical specialties, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings and ratings of the best hospitals in the country Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, Nashville's top hospitals fared well. Health care is the city's largest industry, contributing about $67 billion annually to the local economy. Nashville doctors are also leaders in innovation in numerous medical specializations, including organ transplants.
The Black Olive Visits Daytime
(WJHL) James Boozer, General Manger and Alfredo Bran, Kitchen Manager tell us about some of the brunch options available seven days a week at The Black Olive in downtown Johnson City. Boozer shows us how they make their Bloody Mary and Bran shows us how he makes their crepes. James...
The Salvation Army of Johnson City announces adjustments in services
The Salvation Army of Johnson City has announced adjustments to its services following a comprehensive assessment of local operations, including current services provided, budget, staffing, and ongoing and planned projects. Having served the Johnson City community for 114 years, The Salvation Army remains committed to assist those in need. To continue delivering essential support effectively, […] The post The Salvation Army of Johnson City announces adjustments in services appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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