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Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
TUFF Cost Share Recipients Announced
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the latest round of recipients for the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. The funding will contribute to production increases for small farming and forestry businesses and increase access to nutritious food in Tennessee’s urban areas. “This cost...
Tennessee collected $87.6 million in the first 12 months of their taxing sports betting handle
Last year, the Tennessee legislature made changes in their method of taxation for sports betting. Instead of their traditional nationwide levy on sports betting operators, Tennessee will offer taxation based on handle starting in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Twelve months later, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) reported $87.6 million in state taxes for the fiscal year they recently completed. Tennessee had a $342.2 million handle for June 2024 and collected $6.3 million worth of receipts. In total, that was $4.3 million more than they had in the fiscal year of 2022-23. SWC Director of Engagement David A. Smith had this to say.
Granite announces key Infrastructure Projects across Tennessee and Michigan
Granite announces key Infrastructure Projects across Tennessee and Michigan. Granite, a major player in the construction industry, is spearheading significant infrastructure projects in Tennessee and Michigan, reflecting its commitment to improving transportation networks and enhancing community quality of life. Through its subsidiary Lehman-Roberts and a joint venture with Kraemer North...
‘A stabilizing force’ – Dr. Melvin Wright passes away
Dr. Melvin Wright, a Jackson dentist for half a Century, has passed away. In April, 2017, the City of Jackson and Madison County proclaimed the day ‘Dr. Melvin Wright Day,’ when the Jackson City Council held its monthly meeting at Jackson City Hall. Former Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist...
I-55 bridge project: $394M federal funding secured for rebuild over the Mississippi River
A new and improved Interstate 55 bridge is coming soon. Officials including U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that a $394 million grant from the federal government would be going towards the rebuilding of the I-55 bridge, also known as the America’s River Crossing Bridge.
FDA concerned about children eating mushroom-laced candy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FOX13 has aired multiple stories about children getting their hands on THC-laced candy. Now the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is raising concerns about children who were hospitalized after eating mushroom-infused sweets. The FDA said "multiple" children have been sent to the hospital after eating now recalled products...
Early voting begins Friday for Aug. 1 election, runs through July 27
Early voting for the Aug. 1 election is set to begin Friday for the Aug. 1 Primary for U.S. Senate and House, State Senate and House. In addition, county general elections for vacant state judicial offices and certain county offices, such as seats on the Maury County School Board and the Maury County...
Local farmers celebrate Beef Month in Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – July is Beef Month in Tennessee. Beef is one of the state and region’s biggest agricultural commodities. Melissa Shelton with 4-H and Gracie Shults, a 4-H Junior Beef Chairperson, joined Good Morning Tri-Cities with more on how to celebrate Beef Month and what working in the industry is like. Shults […]
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