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Gov. Lee says Tennessee is working to resume executions, after sudden halt in 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee said the states was working to resume executions, after an effective pause on the state's death penalty has continued for more than two years. He visited the L&N STEM Academy in downtown Knoxville on Thursday, where he spoke with students learning about cybersecurity,...
Tennessee Ethics Commission considers education chief complaint behind closed doors
Members of the Tennessee Ethics Commission are considering a complaint filed against Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds behind closed doors during an executive session. An ethics complaint filed by Rep. Caleb Hemmer, D-Nashville, in May alleges Reynolds illegally accepted travel reimbursements paid for by a group that also lobbies the legislature. Reynolds attended two...
First Alert Forecast: Staying hot through Friday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - First Alert Weather Day through tomorrow for excessive heat. Some heat and rain relief is on the way. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecast.
Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head facility claims one victim in Tennessee
The effects of a listeria outbreak that began on July 19 have continued to grow and now include one death in Tennessee. A total of 18 states have reported cases of listeria. There have been 57 hospitalizations as a result of the outbreak. The most recent update from the Centers for Disease...
Tennessee one of many states joining DOJ lawsuit against RealPage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee is one of multiple states joining a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justiceagainst a software company accused of making it easier for landlords to raise rent prices. The lawsuit claims RealPage Inc. violated antitrust laws through its algorithms and the algorithm gives landlords...
Northwest TCAT, Dyersburg State Awarded $2M Grants
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced the latest round of Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grants to help prioritize learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. One area community college and one area TCAT have been given sizeable grants.
'But the bear doesn't leave' | Appalachian Bear Rescue says people are making bears lose their fear of humans
TOWNSEND, Tenn. — East Tennessee's bear rescue is asking for people to start securing their trash, put away their bird feeders and keep their vehicles locked if they live near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Appalachian Bear Rescue said 20 bears have been euthanized in Tennessee this year,...
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