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Man wanted for murder in Mississippi arrested in Tennessee nearly month after shooting
A Mississippi murder suspect on the run for nearly a month has been arrested in Tennessee. Tyredius Woods has been wanted by the Greenville Police Department since the June 6 shooting of Latia Wilson on Utah Street in Greenville. Wilson was shot in the side during the shooting and died...
National Park accepting offers for food, retail and lodging businesses in the Smokies
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smokies National Park is looking to fill a ten-year contract for lodging, concessions and retail business on Mount LeConte, one of the park’s tallest peaks. As it stands, Mount LeConte is home to LeConte Lodge. It’s the only overnight facility in the park,...
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...
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...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Trial Court Rulings in 2016 Great Smokey Mountains Fire Suit
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a district court was correct in dismissing negligence claims brought against the federal government by insurance providers who paid claims resulting from the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains fire. The fire burned over 16,000 acres, damaged over 2500 structures, destroyed the City of Gatlinburg, and killed 14 people.
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.
American Pickers Star Mike Wolfe Expands Real Estate Empire in Tennessee
Mike Wolfe, the American Pickers star, has added another gem to his expanding real estate empire with the recent purchase of a new commercial property in Columbia, Tennessee. The $400,000 acquisition is located just a short walk from his popular Two Lanes vacation rental and his bike shop, Columbia Motor Alley.
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. ...
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