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Scott Bloomquist’s death came just months after battling a series of personal issues including problems with wife
SCOTT Bloomquist suffered a number of devastating injuries and personal setbacks prior to his tragic death at the age of 60. The dirt track racing legend reportedly died while flying his vintage plane near his Tennessee home on Friday morning. The larger-than-life personality is survived by his daughter, Ariel, his parents and a sister. Bloomquist was previously married to […]
la Madeleine Inks Deals for 3 New Cafés in Florida, Tennessee and Texas
French-founded and French-owned franchise concept continues expansion, bringing approachable classic cuisine across the country. The three new franchise groups and their development plans are:. Orlando, Florida: Multi-national, multi-unit franchisee group Pieocentral LLC plans to expand its presence in the Greater Orlando market with its first la Madeleine restaurant, slated to...
Two close calls in one week for TDOT employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, our vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened on Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a TDOT truck...
Farm to Table dinner returns in September
DAYTON — MainStreet Dayton’s annual Farm to Table event returns this year on Saturday, Sept. 21, in downtown Dayton. “Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Hometown Harvest Farm to Table event on Sept. 21,” event organizers said. “Experience the rich flavors of the season with a menu crafted from the freshest local ingredients, celebrating the best of our community’s farms and producers. “Set against a beautiful backdrop of...
RCHS student visits nation's capital
DAYTON — Rhea County High School student and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region’s Rhea County Unit member Brey Sauls represented her Club and the Rhea County community in Washington, D.C., as a part of an annual teen trip last week. Teen members of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region traveled to the Nation’s Capital to attend The Summit for America’s Youth — Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier youth advocacy event. ...
Rhea FFA member vies for National FFA Agriscience Fair title
INDIANAPOLIS — Faith Hough of the Rhea County FFA Chapter at Rhea County High School in Evensville has been named a national finalist this year in the Plant Systems category in the 11th and 12th grade division of the competition. Hough’s project was on the “Effects of Growing Media on Germination and Plant Growth of Bedding Plants”. Her experiment was conducted in the greenhouse at Rhea County High School in conjunction with her Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Scott Shaver. ...
Flags at the State Capitol fly at half-staff to honor a fallen Tennessee police officer
Governor Bill Lee pays tribute to a fallen officer in Tennessee by ordering the State Capitol flags to be lowered to half-staff. In remembrance of Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson, the flags will fly at half-staff until sunset. Governor Lee expressed his ongoing support and prayers for Officer Johnson’s family,...
Beacon launches interactive map showing impact of zoning on West Tennessee housing costs
The Beacon Center has released part two of the Tennessee Zoning Atlas, focusing on West Tennessee. This iteration of the atlas covers eight West Tennessee counties in the Memphis and Jackson areas. The counties included are Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Madison, and Haywood County (home of the future Blue Oval City Ford assembly plant).
Newly Wed Foods is expanding into Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Newly Weds Foods, LLC officials announced Newly Wed Foods, LLC is expanding into Cleveland, Tennessee. “I’m proud to announce Newly Weds Foods’ second expansion in the Volunteer State....
Soccer Recap: Ooltewah Finds Home Pitch Redemption Against Sale Creek
There's no place like home for Ooltewah, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Sale Creek Panthers with a sharp 5-1 win on Thursday. This was payback for the Owls, who suffered a 1-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
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