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Heat Advisory 7-16-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind around 10 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. URGENT -...
Meet the candidates: Read Q&As with the people running in Aug. 1 primary in Shelby County
Election Day is rapidly approaching and if you're still weighing who to vote for on Aug. 1 (or during early voting) The Commercial Appeal is here to help. The CA sent out questionnaires to all the candidates running in contested U.S. Congress, Tennessee Senate and Tennessee House primaries in Shelby County as...
2025 safety receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Hayward narrowed his school list down to Tennessee and Georgia. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 7. Hayward officials visited Tennessee on June 21. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 17 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye and wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. Tennessee is trending for 4-star SAF Lagonza Hayward, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine🍊📈 Read: https://t.co/IJMMS9q5dF pic.twitter.com/9yRFSSiFcO — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 15, 2024
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites — bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Should Tennessee ban cell phones in schools? What to know as states restrict smartphones in the classroom
It's a tale as old as - not time - but the advent of social media and smartphones. How do the two impact mental health, especially of young children. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering banning smartphones in New York schools but could that happen in Tennessee?. An attempt...
Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […] The post Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work? appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee Weather Alert: Severe Storms Possible in Memphis, Nashville
Memphis, TN – Severe storms are forecasted to hit Memphis and Nashville tonight, with damaging winds being the primary concern. According to the US National Weather Service in Memphis, isolated severe storms are possible from 9 PM to 1 AM, impacting northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and have a plan to take shelter if needed.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee soccer teams, player of the year Madison's Jossemar Marcos
Jossemar Marcos knows his role with the Madison soccer team. Marcos, a junior with the Mustangs, hasn’t seen a ton of change throughout his high school career. What little change he has seen, though, looks seamless. This season, Marcos was asked to move around the front line more for the Mustangs to change up...
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