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Tennessee McKamey Manor haunted attraction owner arrested, charged with domestic violence
The owner of an immersive haunted attraction in Tennessee was arrested Friday on domestic assault charges. An arrest affidavit shows Russ McKamey was taken into custody around 4 a.m. Friday at his Stephenson Road home in Summertown. ...
Nominations Now Open for Tennessee Early Educator Awards
Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE) is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Tennessee Early Educator Awards. These awards aim to honor exceptional early childhood educators, elevate the early childhood education profession, and highlight the critical role high-quality early education plays for Tennessee’s children, families, and communities.
Report: Tennessee among top states with people in financial distress
(The Center Square) – More people in Tennessee face financial distress than in nearly every other state, according to a new report. The study by the personal finance website WalletHub, a commercial finance website, compared the states across nine metrics. Included were the average credit score, change in number of bankruptcy filings between March 2023 and March 2024 and the share of people with accounts in distress. “Measuring the share...
The TDH is emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases as Tennesseans embrace the great outdoors this summer
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, for most individuals, a tick or mosquito bite may only cause local skin irritation or mild, flu-like symptoms. However, some bites can lead to serious illnesses with severe consequences, such as long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage, or even death. Many tick and mosquito-borne diseases lack vaccines or specific treatments, making prevention crucial.
Northeast State establishes I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program
Northeast State Community College is proud to announce the creation of the I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program, designed to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders. The program is being developed thanks to the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Student Engagement Retention and Success grant awarded to successful applicants for the 2024-25 academic year. The […] The post Northeast State establishes I-LEAD Mentoring and Engagement Program appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Vance to campaign in Virginia as Trump campaign goes on offense
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) will hold a rally in Virginia next week, as the Trump campaign targets the commonwealth as a place to expand the electoral map with Democrats engulfed in drama. Vance will speak on Monday night in Radford, the Trump campaign announced. Vance is expected to attack the Biden White…
VA To Spend $20 Million for Historic Preservation Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Governor Youngkin has announced that the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund has been launched ahead of the 250th anniversary of the 1776 U.S. Declaration of Independence. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) will administer the $20,000,000 state funds for historic preservation projects across Virginia. Funding for this new program was prioritized in Governor Youngkin’s recent biennial […]
Stock & Barrel owners turning Elst into a brewhouse restaurant. Introducing: The Black Dog
Elst Brewing Company, set to close Aug. 5, quickly will be replaced by a new brewhouse and restaurant from the same people behind Chivio Taqueria on Gay Street. The new concept, The Black Dog, would open between Aug. 12 and 15 at 2419 N. Central St., just outside the Oakwood neighborhood. Owners...
High school football returns with 2024 Countdown to Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -It’s that time of the year again! High school football season is fast approaching, and WVLT News is covering all the angles for the start of the 2024 season with the Countdown to Kickoff. High school talent has been impressive recently, producing top talents like Caleb...
3 children rescued from international fugitive’s home; suspect said to have Florida ties
Three children were rescued from a Tennessee residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month.
Cosby softball players earn All-Lakeway recognition
COSBY — When Mike Bryant coached the Cosby softball team, assistant J.R Jenkins would often remind their players of hitting advice from Braves legend Chipper Jones. “Not to hit the ball over the fence,” Bryant recited, “but to hit the ball through the fence.” In two straight at-bats against Cloudland this season, Ella Hicks and Shylee Weeks did exactly that, sending highlighter-yellow missiles through a breakaway fence in a tournament...
Ex-Jacksboro Police Worker Charged with Vandalism Using Vienna Sausages at Vice Mayor's Residence
A former Jacksboro Police Department employee, Joseph Weaver, has been charged with vandalism after an incident involving thrown cans of Vienna sausages at the vice mayor's home. The vandalism, as reported by WVLT News, occurred last Wednesday and targeted Jimmy Snodgrass, the vice mayor of Jacksboro, Tennessee. The report from...
Four-Star Tennessee Linebacker Target Announcing College Commitment Saturday
Four-star linebacker Christian Gass is announcing his college commitment on Saturday and is deciding between a top group that includes Georgia, Southern Cal and Tennessee. Gass ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 203 player in the country according to the 247sports composite rankings. The Covington native also ranks as the No. 22 linebacker and No. 31 player in the state of Georgia in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
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