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Man wanted in shooting of Tennessee trooper arrested in Caldwell Co.
A suspect in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested in Caldwell County. Kentucky State Police said Blaze Rucker, 29, was an occupant in a vehicle along with another male when, on Friday, a Tennessee trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-40 in Putnam County near the Burgess Falls exit. During the stop, Trooper Adam Cothron was shot, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.
Greene County Fair kicks off Monday
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Greene County Fair kicked off for the 74th time on Monday afternoon. Gates are open 4-11 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-11 p.m. on Saturday. The fair has plenty of rides, exhibits and food. The fair is located on Jeff Woods Memorial Drive in Greeneville. For...
Tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Tennessee’s tax-free weekend returns July 26-28 with savings on clothing and school supplies $100 or less and computers $1,500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased in-store or online, with more information about qualifying items available online at tntaxholiday.com. “With the start of the school year around the corner,...
Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants prepare for the crown
One winner will be crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer this weekend. Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants compete for crown, scholarships. One of Tennessee's top scholarship providers comes from a pageant in Jackson.
How to tell if a card reader has a skimmer: Multiple reports of skimmers found in Middle Tennessee this summer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Another credit card skimmer was reportedly found in Middle Tennessee this summer. Earlier this month, both the Henry Police Department and the Waverly Police Department found credit card skimmers within days of each other. Over the weekend, on July 20, a card skimmer was found in...
FAFSA Clinics Next Week Supporting UC Families
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is offering free FAFSA clinics to give Upper Cumberland families hands-on support while applying for federal student aid. Senior Outreach Director Jason Seay said they have always had FAFSA workshops at high schools and colleges throughout the state but families need more support this year. Seay said last year’s revamping of the system has led to technical issues and some parental concerns.
Early Voting for Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and County General Elections Continues Through July 27
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages all registered Tennessee voters to utilize the early voting period for the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and the County General Elections as a safe and secure way to cast their ballots. “We want all registered Tennessee voters to make their voices...
Photo gallery: Hawkins County well-represented at Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — Hawkins County has been well-represented so far in Kingsport’s Fun Fest sporting events — and it’s just getting started. Each year, the Rogersville Review invites Hawkins County athletes to share their photos from Fun Fest tournaments and the Crazy 8s 8K. PICKLE IN THE PARK Church Hill’s Ben Farne and teammate Melissa Steward from Bristol, Tennessee, took second place in the advanced mixed doubles division at the Fun...
Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent A little more than halfway through the early voting window, voters in Carter and Unicoi counties are not exactly rushing to the polls for the Aug. 1 state and federal primaries and general elections, but that’s not the case in Johnson County. “We are approximately 300 short as the same […] The post Carter, Unicoi early voting turnout slow, low – not so in Johnson appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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