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Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
2025 safety receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Hayward narrowed his school list down to Tennessee and Georgia. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 7. Hayward officials visited Tennessee on June 21. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 17 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye and wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. Tennessee is trending for 4-star SAF Lagonza Hayward, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine🍊📈 Read: https://t.co/IJMMS9q5dF pic.twitter.com/9yRFSSiFcO — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 15, 2024
Morgan Wallen fans ask if star will ‘show up’ to upcoming Tennessee concert after singer canceled show last-minute
MORGAN Wallen's latest tour announcement has left fans confused after the country music singer was forced to postpone a series of shows. Morgan, 31, is currently performing across the US as part of his One Night At A Time tour. On Monday, the Whiskey Glasses singer returned to Instagram after...
Two states with Republican trifectas adopted new requirements for voter registration drives
Tennessee and Louisiana joined a group of six other states with Republican trifectas that have adopted laws related to voter registration drives or third-party assistance for voter registration applications since 2020. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1955 / SB 2586 on May 1, prohibiting the pre-filling of...
TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
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...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
Heat Advisory 7-16-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind around 10 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. URGENT -...
Reed takes Alford plea deal in tracking case
Editor's note: This story has been edited since original publication. Alex Reed’s case in court is finished for all intents and purposes. Reed, the chief of staff for Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, ended his case in Judge Kyle Atkins’ Circuit Court in Jackson when he accepted an Alford plea deal in the case.
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Whitechapel, Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh & Gates To Hell Announce December Shows
Progressive deathcore group Whitechapel have expanded their annual holiday celebration to three shows in their home state of Tennessee this December. Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh and Gates To Hell will be joining up for these events, with tickets set to go up this Friday, July 19th at 10:00am EST. 12/19 Chattanooga, TN...
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
Five hundred years between major earthquakes puts a lot of time before the next big one. But many experts say the region is still largely unprepared for even moderate shaking. Many parts of Alaska—which experiences large quakes more frequently—put in strict building codes after an earthquake devastated the state in 1964. Those building codes are thought to be why Anchorage survived a 7.0 earthquake in 2018 with only minimal damage and no deaths.
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