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Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Second man arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A second man has been arrested in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, authorities said. Trooper Adam Cothron stopped a Kia Forte driven by Timothy Davis Jr. on Interstate 40 on Friday. When he approached, Davis shot Cothron, critically wounding him, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The trooper remained hospitalized Tuesday, the agency said.
Moms secure more recess time for some Tennessee students
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A group of Clarksville, Tennessee, moms are celebrating a win after negotiating with local school officials to secure half-hour recesses for all elementary school students in the district. Now, the group, “Say YES to RECESS Tennessee,” is working to take their efforts statewide.
Tennessee This New Political Text Scam Is Stealing Your Money
With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, political efforts are at an all-time high. Campaigns are ramping up their efforts, and as a result, people are being bombarded with text messages from political parties and candidates. While many of these messages are legitimate attempts to rally support, a new warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests that some of these texts could be from scammers looking to exploit political passion and trick individuals into handing over their personal information.
Aberdeen's Josh Heupel says winning championships is the expectation at Tennessee
DALLAS, TX (Dakota News Now) -All kinds of Media Days for college football, including the SEC last week in Dallas where 2 native South Dakotans are coaching big-time programs. Kalen DeBoer from Milbank at Alabama. And Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel who is now in his 4th year at Tennessee where the...
The Quest is nearly complete!
We’re in the final countdown! There are two weeks left to , craft, explore and attend programs in the Quest for Knowledge adventure game. The deadline for completion is August 7, but there’s still time to get started. All you need to do is drop by any Knox County Public Library location to pick up a gameboard.
THP competing for America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser
For the past 10 years, American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds a Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, and for its 11th annual contest, Tennessee Highway Patrol has a contender. No offense to Ford Explorer fans, but the 2023 Dodge Charger is a much better looking patrol car. For the...
Lady Vols conclude volleyball camp at Science Hill
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tuesday marked the second and final day of the Tennessee Lady Vols’ volleyball camp at the home of the Hilltoppers. For a third-straight summer, UT brought some of its coaches and players to Johnson City to lead a competitive and instructional camp for the Lady Toppers. This year, West Ridge […]
Back to school shopping tips ahead of tax-free weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As students head back to school, parents, teachers and families are shopping for school supplies. On Tuesday, WBIR took a school supply list and grabbed 10 essentials, starting at a dollar store. The items cost, after tax, $13.66. If we had shopped during the tax-free weekend, we would have saved $1.16.
Murder suspect found Tuesday near Oak Ridge Quarry
Juan Carlos Diaz Perez, the man accused of murder in the slaying of a woman in Knoxville, was found and arrested near the Oak Ridge Quarry late Tuesday afternoon by the U.S. Marshals Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force. He was taken to Knoxville following his capture, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Warrants had been issued Monday charging him with first-degree murder. ...
'Pete the Cat' author Eric Litwin in Oak Ridge Aug. 3
Eric Litwin, the best-selling author of the original four "Pete the Cat" books, will be speaking at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at The Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Oak Ridge Public Library with in-kind support provided by High Places Church (located in the Grove Theater). The event is free with registration. ...
Funny senior takes comedy from Knoxville talent show to ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition
Corkey Miller is ready to turn $500 into $1 million with only her humor. The stand-up comedian, 63, from Wears Valley got the opportunity to audition for “America’s Got Talent” after winning the annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent show in Knoxville last year. Miller appears on NBC’s popular competition show during the...
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