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Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
Monterey Yard-Sellers Moved Across Holly Street
Monterey Aldermen voted Monday night to move yard sellers in the Farmers Market facility to a grassy area on the railroad side of South Holly Street. Alderman Bill Wiggins said an event June 22 brought the issue to a head again, the conflict between yard sales and farmers. Alderman Charles Looper said the yard sellers would have a lot more space across the street.
Tennessee sees boost in college-going rates for class of 2023, report shows
The percentage of Tennessee public high school graduates heading directly to college just marked its largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The class of 2023 has a 56.7% college-going rate, which is a 2.4 percentage point bump from the previous year. That...
Hot & humid through Independence Day
Sunny to partly sunny Wednesday. Also hot and humid with afternoon highs in the low/mid 90s and a Heat Index from 100-105. The outlook for Independence Day Thursday looks hot and humid with highs in the mid to low 90s (Heat Index 100-105). A few afternoon & evening t-storms are possible. Not an all day wash out, but some outdoor plans could be interrupted at times.
If Tennessee was its own country, it would have the 9th highest incarceration rate in the world
Editor’s note: A previous version misstated how many people were in Tennessee jails and prisons. Tennessee has one of the highest rates of people put in jail or prison, a report released by the Prison Policy Institute found. With more than 55,000 people in local jails or state and federal prisons, Tennessee has the […] The post If Tennessee was its own country, it would have the 9th highest incarceration rate in the world appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Get ready for Chattanooga's annual Pops on the River Event!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It's time to celebrate Independence Day! The annual Pops on The River is back with a full day of activities, food, music and more. The entertainment will kick off in Coolidge Park at 4:30 pm. with the soul and R&B band; Love Peace and Happiness. You can meander around the park listening to music while shopping from local vendors, and enjoying food from local food trucks.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
CPRWrap Inc. has been selected as a semifinalist for Pharrell Williams’ “Black Ambition Prize Competition,” one of 250 named recently. Founded by Felicia Jackson, a resident of Chattanooga, we first spotlighted her entrepreneurial journey in this January 2017 teknovation.biz article. In that post, she described an experience 14 years earlier when her then two-year old son was choking in the back seat of the family car, and she forgot everything Jackson had learned as a person certified in CPR. Fortunately, her husband swung into action, and the son survived, but it was a different experience in 2008 when a niece attempted suicide, only to be successfully revived by paramedics. Unfortunately, the relative died the next day.
Zest: A Cooking App Startup In A City Geared For The Foodies
A recent article in Forbes Magazine described Chattanooga as an “under-the-radar culinary gem.”. The foodie scene here inspires and challenges people who want to learn how to cook in their own home - but who also struggle with online do-it-yourself lessons that are unappetizing and indigestible for putting food on their table.
PuroClean Franchise Owner Honored for Community Service Efforts
Charles Atkins, owner of PuroClean in Cleveland, Tennessee, was recently honored with the PuroClean Cares Award at the company’s Annual International Convention. Of nearly 500 franchise locations across North America, Atkins received the PuroClean Cares Award for his commitment to giving back to his community through not only his work in water, fire, mold, and biohazard restoration and remediation but also for his charitable participation within his community.
Tennessee dental practice reopens after tornado damages office
Springfield, Tenn.-based Gentle Dental has reopened in a new office after a tornado damaged its previous office in December, Smokey Barns News reported July 2. The practice selected a new location for its office but gutted and rebuilt the facility to provide a more modern space for its general dentistry services.
People can face harsher penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers after new law goes into effect in TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new law passed by the legislature makes it a Class E felony to assault law enforcement officers. People convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers would be required to pay $10,000 and face a minimum sentence of 60 days in prison. It's named the "Back the Blue Act."
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