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City schools tended to do better than county schools in Northeast Tennessee TCAP results
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The scores are in for Tennessee's standardized testing in schools. Some parts of our region are celebrating gains, while others have room for improvement. SEE THE FULL RESULTS |TCAP Assessment Results (scroll to State Assessments and click Assessment Files) Johnson City schools are celebrating the...
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.
Tennessee law blocking code for firearms sales just took effect. Here's what it means
Those four digits have prompted more than a dozen new state laws. Companies affected by those laws say they have created “significant confusion and legal uncertainty.”. Merchant category codes are used by credit card companies to classify businesses. That four-digit number is a type of merchant category code (MCC),...
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.
What to do on Fourth of July in West Tennessee, celebrations abound
With festivals and firework shows on the horizon, Fourth of July festivities across West Tennessee are scheduled to begin as early as Tuesday and continue through Sunday. Curated by Visit Jackson, TN, the list of events below offers something nearly everywhere and for everyone. Tuesday, July 2. 6:30 PM: 2024...
IRS: Tennessee $4.7B individual income increase from in-migration
(The Center Square) – Tennessee saw the fifth-largest population increase from other states between 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the Internal Revenue Service. Tennessee saw a net increase of nearly 60,600 during that calendar year, a population increase of 0.87% during the year, with a net increase of nearly $4.7 billion in adjusted gross income on individual tax returns. Tennessee saw an increase of a net...
Tennessee Target Stores Implement New Self-Checkout Rule
Target has announced a significant change to its self-checkout system. The retail giant transitioned its regular self-checkout lanes to express self-checkout lanes at most of its 2000 locations across the United States. This new system is designed for customers with 10 items or fewer, aiming to speed up the checkout process for those with smaller purchases.
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...
Health care law changes begin July 1
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s plan to unwind certificate of need, protection of power of attorney rights and several TennCare coverage changes went into effect Monday with the new fiscal year. TennCare must retain coverage for individuals with disabilities who have employment through a buy-in program, it must cover mental health services at the same rates for alcoholism and drug dependency and it must cover medical expenses for genetic testing to identify treatments for children with rare diseases. ...
Cottage Grove 49th Freedom Festival Set
Photo: Oak Hill Church members were festive on their float at the 2019 parade. Shannon McFarlin photo. Cottage Grove, Tenn.–The Cottage Grove 49th 4th of July Freedom Festival will be held all day Thursday, July 4 and as usual, it will be chock full of activities to celebrate Independence Day. The festival features a parade that starts at 10 a.m., followed by the cake walk, corn hole contest, cake walk, great grilled burgers and ice cream, International Firehouse supper, a vendor show, games on the walking trail, DJ and music.
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