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Overall improvement in employment across Tennessee, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the July employment report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates an overall improvement in employment across the state. Out of 95 counties, 77 reported a decrease in unemployment rates from June, eight maintained the same rate, and...
Tennessee Valley Schools game-day policies for football season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — High school football season is starting, and attendance rules vary. Here’s a breakdown of game-day policies for several school districts across the Tennessee Valley:. Madison County Schools:. Elementary and Middle School Students: Must be accompanied by an adult who remains at the game. Unaccompanied students...
New outdoors program launched to benefit Tennessee youth mental health
TENNESSEE, USA — The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and Outdoor Chattanooga have announced a new program to get Southeast Tennessee children to spend more time outdoors than ever before. The Outdoor Leadership Club is designed to introduce youth and families in historically marginalized communities "to nature to experience the...
Former Tennessee officer accused in Tyre Nichols' death to change plea ahead of trial
A former Tennessee police officer charged in last year's fatal beating of Tyre Nichols intends to change his not guilty plea. Emmitt Martin is scheduled to appear in federal court Friday. Martin is
Tennessee residents will have the opportunity to hunt without a license on Saturday, August 24, aligning with the opening day of squirrel season
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has designated this day as Free Hunting Day to promote interest in hunting and introduce new participants to the sport. Free Hunting Day is an annual initiative by the TWRA aimed at sparking interest in hunting,...
TennCare diaper benefit reaches 9,000 Tennessee families in first two weeks
More than 9,000 Tennessee families have signed up to receive free diapers through the Division of TennCare’s new diaper benefit since it launched on Aug. 7. Gov. Bill Lee visited Pruitt’s Discount Pharmacy on Dickerson Pike in Nashville this week to hand deliver some of the first boxes of diapers distributed through the new benefit — the first of its kind in the nation. ...
Refuge Visitor Center Threatened With Closure; Refuge System In Crisis
Paris, Tenn.–On December 31st of this year, I will be retiring from the US Fish and Wildlife Service after 33 years of federal service. Of those years in service, I have had the privilege of spending 25 of them as the Refuge Ranger at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex which also includes Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
Community invited to ‘Pink Ice Sneaker Ball’ this fall
Jackson, TN – October 26, 2024 – The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is excited to announce its Pink Ice Sneaker Ball, set to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
Judge finds man guilty of killing girlfriend, unborn child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend and unborn baby in 2020 has been found guilty of murder, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Joshua Dotson, 24, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder after a verdict was reached on Thursday. During the three-day trial, at least […]
Memphis hires Tim Duncan, a Penny Hardaway teammate with Tigers basketball
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced a pair of hires Thursday, including one that will mark the return of a former Tigers basketball player. Tim Duncan has been hired as senior deputy AD. The Memphis native played from 1988-92 for former Tigers coach Larry Finch and was teammates with current coach...
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