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Haynes named to TSWA all-state team
NASHVILLE — Volunteer’s Connor Haynes was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A all-state baseball team released Tuesday. The TSWA announced all-state teams in four Division I and two Division II classifications. The 2024 Volunteer graduate and King signee was also named to the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association’s Class 3A all-state team released June 17. Haynes was a four-year starter for the Falcons and made his mark on...
Tennessee Enacts "Back the Blue Act" to Strengthen Penalties for Assaulting First Responders
In Tennessee, a measure to intensify punishments for assaulting first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and nurses has recently been put into effect. The legislation, termed the "Back the Blue Act," enacts a Class E felony charge for those found guilty of assaulting a law enforcement officer. According to Action News 5, individuals convicted under this new law could face a $10,000 fine and a minimum prison sentence of 60 days.
Report finds more than half of all homes sold in East Tennessee went for asking price or above in May
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People looking to buy a home in East Tennessee continued to face increasingly higher prices in May, according to a new report. The East Tennessee REALTORS group said the median sale price for a home in the region increased to around $365,000 in May, a jump of around 8.96% compared to the previous year. In April, the realty group said the median home sale price was around $354,450. It also said around half of the homes sold in the region were under contract in 13 days or less.
Six local school districts awarded TN Perkins Reserve Grants for CTE expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has awarded more than $2.6 million to school systems across the state to expand their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and courses. According to a news release on Wednesday from the TDOE, the Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) funds were given to 55 school districts […]
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.
Before You Vote: A federal judge -- a grandson of immigrants -- reflects on joy, responsibility of becoming U.S. citizen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Before You Vote is an ongoing project by 10News to promote and inspire your participation in the democratic process. Be a good citizen! Take time to vote!. The majesty of becoming a U.S. citizen moves not just those who take the oath of allegiance. It's also a powerful and emotional moment for those who guide new Americans through the ceremony.
Vehicle booting company sues Tennessee over new state law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville booting company, Nashville Booting LLC is suing Tennessee’s governor and attorney general over a new state law they claim “legislates them out of existence.”. The law, which went into effect July 1, places regulations on booting companies across the state, including...
15 years has passed since the passing of Steve McNair
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - It was 15 years ago today when the sports world shuddered, the Fourth of July holiday shoved aside by the no-this-can’t-be-true news of the shooting death of former National Football League quarterback Steve McNair. The news hit especially hard in Mississippi, where McNair had...
Fascinating program July 13 at Tennessee State Museum on Nashville Bombings
Betsy T. Phillips discusses her new book, “Dynamite Nashville”, published by Third Man Books, July 16, 2024, in conversation with Dr. Learotha Williams, as part of the TN Writers | TN Stories program at the Tennessee State Museum. Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Blood Assurance offering gift cards to donors for limited time
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Blood Assurance will be giving away $20 e-Gift cards to all donors between July 4 and July 12. In addition to the gift cards, they will also be giving away their “United We Give” T-shirt. Blood Assurance said they need any donor, plasma, platelets,...
Nearly 100 pounds of drugs seized in traffic stop in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WSMV) - Nearly 100 pounds of illicit drugs were seized during a traffic stop in Hopkinsville on Wednesday evening, according to police. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver allegedly disregarded a stop sign. After an investigation, the vehicle was searched and officers found...
Large crowds gather to celebrate Independence Day in Nashville despite extreme heat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than 250,000 people are expected to celebrate Independence Day on Lower Broadway this year with a massive concert and one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays. The event was delayed for around one hour after a thunderstorm moved through the downtown area. Event organizers...
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