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Learning In The Outdoors: Educators Of The Wauhatchie School
At the foot of Lookout Mountain, there is a school where nature is the classroom. The Wauhatchie School is known as a “forest school” that offers an immersive education in the outdoors for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and home school students - to spur learning and connect with nature.
Lawmakers call for investigation after thousands of Tennessee voters asked to prove citizenship before election
Two Tennessee lawmakers are calling for an investigation after the state coordinator of elections sent out over 14,000 letters asking voters for proof of their citizenship before the upcoming election.
Suspect in Holly Bobo's murder sentenced to over 20 years on firearm offenses
JACKSON, Tenn. - Jason Autry, a 16-time convicted felon, was in possession of a rifle, a handgun and ammunition in December 2020, according to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said that Autry pled guilty to three counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. He was sentenced to 279 months in federal prison on Tuesday. There is no parole in the federal prison system.
ETSU to launch Tennessee's first orthotics and prosthetics master's program
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A first-of-its-kind medical program in Tennessee aimed at preparing students for a career in orthotics and prosthetics. ETSU's new master's program becomes just the 14th of its kind in the country. 14 students will begin the program in January 2025. School leaders also cut...
The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation
In Arizona, the state’s highest court upheld a Civil War-era abortion ban. Florida and South Carolina moved to restrict abortion to six weeks — before many people know they are pregnant. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are “children,” temporarily throwing fertility treatments, such as IVF, into uncertainty and igniting a national debate. […] The post The Dobbs effect today: Abortion ballot initiatives, expected higher mortality, more litigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tuition increasing across every University of Tennessee campus. Here's how it breaks down
Tuition and fees will increase this fall across all University of Tennessee campuses, but that doesn't mean tuition will always rise year to year. The UT System Board of Trustees approved tuition increases and its overall budget at its annual meeting June 25. This will be UT Knoxville's first tuition increase since 2020.
First Alert Forecast: Strong thunderstorms possible Wednesday with more excessive heat to come
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -First Alert Weather Days this week for heat and humidity and possible strong to severe thunderstorms. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Hooters restaurants closing abruptly across the country. What to know in Tennessee
A number of Hooters restaurants are closing down across the country and Tennessee seems to be spared for the most part. Closures at Hooters locations were reported over the weekend. In a statement to USA TODAY, the chain said a "select number" of restaurants will shutdown due to "pressure from current market conditions."
Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program
By Jon Styff The Center Square Tennessee has opened applications for security grants for organizations including churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The 12-month grants will be cost reimbursements grants to fund security personnel funded with $750,000 in the state budget. “Unfortunately, houses of worship can often be soft targets,” said Department of Safety and Homeland […] The post Tennessee opens $750K House of Worship security grant program appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
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