Newport
LATEST NEWS
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
Kia Dealer Plays Along As Suspect Tries To Buy Two Telluride SUVs With Fake ID
A 63-year old man allegedly tried to steal two Kia Tellurides via forgery. Authorities say he used the identification card of a deceased man. Now, he’s facing multiple charges and has a $50,000 bond. Dealers aren’t immune from those who attempt to scam or steal from them. At Gossett...
Texas leads 16 states in lawsuit targeting Biden immigration program
Sixteen Republican attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Friday over a program that grants an easier path to citizenship to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Why it matters: Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuit alleges the program, which grants permanent residency, is unconstitutional and "rewards illegal immigration."
Cox Adds Two Assistants to Staff
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University head men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Mike Cox has announced two members to his staff. Giovanni Purser and Al MacNaughton will be part of the 2024-25 coaching staff for the running and field programs at CU. Purser, a native of Port Maria, Jamaica, joins the staff as a graduate staff after a successful career at the University of Evansville and Tusculum University. Purser qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as both a junior and senior in 2022 and 2023. His 4x100-meter relay...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
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...
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. ...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.