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TSWA releases Tennessee high school baseball all-state teams for 2024 TSSAA season
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has released its 2024 All-State baseball teams for all six TSSAA classifications. Here is the complete list of honorees. Class 1A Catchers: Nathan Brown, Eagleville, Sr.;...
Appalachian Promise Alliance receives statewide recognition
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Appalachian Promise Alliance received statewide recognition through the Better Workplaces Tennessee initiative on Tuesday. Better Workplaces Tennesse is part of a collaboration between the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute and the Tennessee Department of Health. Appalachian Promise Alliance received the Silver recognition and will work towards Gold in 2025, the […]
Latinos represent nearly a third of new HIV diagnoses in the US, CDC data shows
(CNN) — When Felix Hernandez learned that he had HIV, he had no one to lean on. In the years since his diagnosis, he found a way to support other people who may be feeling alone by helping administer HIV tests at a Tennessee clinic.
Leadership Tennessee announces 2024-2025 Signature Program participants
Leadership Tennessee has announced the participants in the 11th class of its yearly program, which brings together leaders from around the state to address concerns Tennessee faces. This year's class includes Bob Eby, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee State Board of Education chairman, and Clarice Phelps, an engineer in the Radioisotope...
Missing firefighters from Georgia found dead in Tennessee
HINESVILLE, Ga. (TCN) -- Two firefighters who used to be in a relationship were found dead in Tennessee over the weekend after going missing. According to WJCL-TV, on Saturday, June 22, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander got into an argument at an Olive Garden in Pooler because she allegedly saw him on a date. Anderson reportedly keyed her ex-boyfriend’s car and was arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
Killing of Belmont University student spurs new Tennessee mental competency law
Reacting to the death of a Belmont University student killed by a stray bullet, Tennessee lawmakers passed a measure this year that would allow judges to commit offenders to a mental health facility if they’re deemed incompetent to stand trial. The law is one of several new measures that took effect Monday, July 1, designed […] The post Killing of Belmont University student spurs new Tennessee mental competency law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee Lottery Winner Has Perfect Response To Winning $1 Million: "I Ain’t Ever Eating Bologna Again"
"I said [to the clerk], 'If I hit this million dollars, I ain't ever eating bologna again.'" Thus, a king was born. Jody (who opted not to disclose his last name — a smart man) received the top prize of a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket! He and his father took a $700,000 lump sum and went on about their business! Lottery officials said they took home a check for $504,000 after taxes.
Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
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