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Kentucky felon sentenced to 8 years in prison for child exploitation material
FRANKFORT, KY — On June 20, 41-year-old Jason Pitcock of Fountain Run was sentenced to eight years in prison for the possession and viewing of child exploitation material. The Department of Criminal Investigations' Special Victims Unit in the Office of the Attorney General investigated the case and Monroe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jesse Stockton prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Nashville Legend Buzz Cason Dead at 84
Buzz Cason, the renowned singer and songwriter known for the hit “Everlasting Love,” passed away on June 16 at his home in Tennessee. Cason was 84. “Everlasting Love” continues to resonate in pop culture. Originally recorded by Robert Knight in 1967, the tune has been covered numerous times and featured in many films.
Weekend top picks: Downtown @ Sundown, downtown market, Sundays on Strawberry
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Relax after the Fourth of July festivities with a concert downtown, the weekly farmers market and supporting small businesses at Sundays on Strawberry. Downtown @ Sundown: Join Downtown Commons on July 5 to hear Midnight Blue: The Foreigner Experience live! The show is free...
Kacey Musgraves Shows up at Another Nashville Bar, Sings Merle Haggard With Local Band
Just days after showing up at Robert’s Western World in Nashville for an impromptu sing-a-long, Kacey Musgraves is back on the town and singing with local bands. Recently, she hopped on stage at The Underdog and joined Nashville artist Kristina Murray for a rendition of Merle Haggard’s “The Bottle Let Me Down.”
New Emergency System For Fiddlers Jamboree
The DeKalb County EMA will be using a new emergency alert system during this weekend’s Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree. EMA Director Charles Parker said ReadyOp is a notification system that allows them to organize contact information for different groups and then communicate with people in a timely manner. Parker said they have been preparing and training with the system since they acquired it a little over a year ago.
This Amazon-Backed Kids Summer Camp Is Building The Youth Through HBCU Values
HBCYouth, is an educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A youth summer camp is aiming to power children’s futures based on HBCU values. HBCYouth, an educational minority program based on the principles and values of Historically Black...
Honorees Announced for 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards
The Americana Music Association announced this year’s Lifetime Achievement Honorees for its 23rd Annual Americana Honors & Awards show on Wednesday, September 18. This group of top-honor recipients includes Dave Alvin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Rev. Gary Davis, Shelby Lynne, Don Was and Dwight Yoakam. This year’s honorees will be celebrated during the prestigious ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium.
Nashville Metro Offices to Close for Independence Day with Extended Break for Some Departments
Nashville residents and workers take note: the city is taking a two-day breather to celebrate Independence Day. According to an official announcement from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, most Metro Offices will close on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the national holiday, and several are taking an extra day off on Friday, July 5.
Growing homeless camp on Cumberland River Greenway raises safety concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A homeless camp is taking over the Cumberland River Greenway in Germantown with problems including garbage, drugs and debris. Sam Harris has been skateboarding and running on the greenway for three years and says the camp has gotten a lot bigger in the last few months.
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