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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...
Aeneas Covering Canadaville, and More of Rossville and Somerville Areas
Aeneas Internet and Telephone has added coverage Canadaville, and more areas in Rossville and Somerville. In January of this year, Aeneas brought high-speed fiber internet to the surrounding areas through a partnership with Chickasaw Electric Cooperative (CEC). If you live in any of the highlighted green areas shown on the...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
VIDEO: NFL Fans Went Crazy After Watching Undrafted Chiefs Rookie Carson Steele Stiff Arm Bears Defender 6-Feet Into The Ground During Vicious Touchdown Run
Rookie Carson Steele helped his case to make the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster with a remarkable run on Thursday night. The Chiefs played the Chicago Bears in a preseason fixture on the night and, though the game ended in a loss, Steele will look back on it with some fondness as he is responsible for one of its best highlights.
Mount Vernon man arrested after police say he pointed firearm while riding motorcycle
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KBSI) – A man faces charges after police say he rode a motorcycle pointing a firearm in Mount Vernon. Bradley Kelly, 57, of Mt. Vernon faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. On August 22 at 4:58 p.m.,...
Chief Wellness Officer Makes First Visit to UT Martin
Wellness and mental health go hand-in-hand, and the University of Tennessee is making both university-wide priorities. This commitment was evident Feb. 1 when Dr. Jessi Gold was named the first chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System. She is also an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Martin Community Orchestra Rehearsals Begin August 26
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin Community Orchestra will begin rehearsals on Monday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the recital hall of the Fine Arts Building on the UT Martin campus. The orchestra was first formed in 2014 and is currently under the...
Remember Loved Ones At Discovery Park Butterfly Release
Baptist Hospice – Union City has partnered with Discovery Park to host the Third Annual Butterfly Release Memorial Service on Monday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. This will be held at Discovery Park’s European Garden on Monday, September 9 at 4 p.m. Guests are asked to enter through the north ticket gate. If it rains, the event will be moved to the Farm Credit Mid-America Pavilion.
Greenfield High School Class of 1959 Celebrates 65 Years
On June 15, 2024, the Greenfield High School Class of 1959 met for their 65th class reunion at Tony and Lorie Stout’s barn near Greenfield. Upon entering, each classmate was presented with a nametag featuring their senior picture. After a social hour spent with greeting old friends, members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Caroline and Danny Harris.
Tennessee Man and His Company Plead Guilty to Illegal Discharge of Pollutants into Holston River
In a clear breach of environmental protocols, a Tennessee man and his company have admitted to illegally discharging pollutants into the Holston River, a revelation that underscores the ongoing struggles between industrial operations and environmental conservation. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Christopher Domermuth, 49, and Domermuth Environmental Services, LLC (DES), based in Knoxville, both entered guilty pleas to charges laid out under the Clean Water Act.
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