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Tennessee colors matter, but championships more important to my readers | Adams
Most Tennessee fans spent last week reveling in their baseball national championship. Thousands showed up for Knoxville’s downtown parade honoring the team. And any apparel with “Tennessee baseball” on it was flying off the shelves almost as fast as a Christian Moore home run leaves the park.
Where Tennessee Baseball Players Are Playing Their Summer Ball
With Tennessee baseball’s National Championship run over, its players have departed Knoxville and reported to different areas where they’re playing their summer baseball. Twenty four different Tennessee players are playing summer ball while a number aren’t playing due to either injuries, a need for rest or because of the likelihood that they’ll begin their professional careers later this summer.
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
News-Herald Publisher named Tennessee Press Association President
Darrell Richardson, general manager of The News-Herald, Lenoir City, is the new president of the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). TPA is the trade association of the state’s daily and non-daily newspapers. It is composed of 131 newspapers and online publications. Richardson succeeds Daniel Williams, publisher of The Paris Post-Intelligencer. Other officers elected at TPA’s Business...
An explainer for the Aug. 1 election in Loudon County
The presidential election is coming up in November, but there’s another important election happening before that. On Aug. 1, Loudon County residents will vote in federal, state, county and, for some, city races. Early voting runs from July 12 to July 27. When at the polls, voters can choose to receive a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, or a non-party ballot. Party ballots will include primary items along with general...
Recognizing impact of CROWN ACT in Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - July 3 is Crown Day, commemorating the signing of the first Crown Act legislation in 2019. The law prohibits discrimination, based on hairstyle and hair texture. The legislation passed in 13 states including Tennessee, but one local lawmaker said it’s still an uphill battle. The...
Fireworks, delicious food and more at the Fireworks Fest with Charlotte Grace Events!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 4th of July festivities don't have to end after Thursday! Charlotte Grace Events is continuing the celebrations into the weekend. Head to the Catoosa Colonnade on July 6th for the Fireworks Fest. There will be kids zone, delicious food, live music, vendors and of course a huge fireworks display.
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