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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.
When is tax-free weekend in Tennessee? Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is nearly here, giving residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Arkansas' tax-free weekend will directly follow Tennessee's and includes some additional exemptions not available in the Volunteer State. ...
Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands
The Tennessee Attorney General won’t appeal a court decision that found secret surveillance of private property by state game wardens to be unconstitutional. The decision marks the end of a six-year legal battle initiated by two Benton county men who challenged forays onto their land by officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Terry Rainwaters […] The post Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
32 Tennessee Volunteers punched their ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are arriving this week and the whole world is awaiting to watch their athletes compete for their home countries. The USA is sending 592 athletes to the Olympics with 228 NCAA schools represented by athletes. Not every athlete competing is tied to a college, but 384 of the USA athletes come from the college ranks.
Tennessee broke tampering rules for transfers, but it had good excuses for NCAA
Baseball, men’s basketball and women’s soccer coaches committed minor NCAA violations by contacting players enrolled at other universities. The infractions were self-reported. And the NCAA determined the coaches had reasonable excuses for breaking the rules. Players said they were in the transfer portal before they were. And UT...
First Black woman exonerated in the state speaks to raise awareness about Tennessee Innocence Project
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn — The first Black woman to be exonerated of a crime in the state is speaking in East Tennessee this week. Joyce Watkins is the featured speaker at back-to-back events hosted by the Tennessee Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on exonerating people who've been convicted of a crime they never committed.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
In response to the ongoing challenges businesses face with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation adoption, Tennessee-based tech company Workday Ninja has launched Willy the Workflow Wizard. It’s the latest offering from the wife and husband team of Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson who call Cookeville home after relocating from San Diego to the Upper Cumberland region in 2013.
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department dealing with drought
Over the past few weeks, Tellico Village and its residents — like the rest of East Tennessee — have been experiencing high temperatures and heat waves, along with long stints without rain. According to the official U.S. drought-monitoring website … parts of Loudon County are in the midst of moderate drought while other areas have been categorized as experiencing severe levels of drought. These conditions often lead to a rise...
Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
Newcomer's Guide to Blount County
Thank you for taking the time to peruse this year’s Newcomer’s Guide to Blount County. Whether you’re a regular reader of The Daily Times receiving it as part of your subscription or a guest considering making the jump to joining the community as a new resident, there is something for everyone included in the glimpses of our communities.
Andy Cooper takes over as LCIMS basketball’s new head coach
In a recent post on social media, the Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School announced Andy Cooper as the newest boys head basketball coach. Cooper is no stranger to the coaching world with former experience at both the high school and middle school levels. During his time coaching, he captured a District Championship and was named Middle School District Coach of the Year. His basketball career started semi-locally as a student athlete...
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