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VU’s Damarien Yates commits to play at Memphis
VINCENNES, Ind. – Trailblazer Damarien Yates (Somerville, Tenn.) announced earlier this week his plans to continue his basketball career in the fall by committing to play at the University of Memphis. “Memphis is home,” Yates said. “I think this is the perfect fit both academically and athletically. This Memphis...
Rural Jamesport business Shearwood Surplus destroyed by fire
A rural Jamesport business burned to the ground Thursday evening. The fire destroyed Shearwood Surplus and Supplies, located at 799 Southwest 80th Street, just off Route U, along the Grundy-Livingston county line, east of Jamesport. Fire Chief Davey Davis informed KTTN that a representative of the state fire marshal’s office...
Project Human X to host Island Block Party in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Project Human X will host an Island Block Party on Friday evening, July 19. The free event will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 715 South University Avenue. Organizers say there will be live music, dancing, food, painting, games and more.
What is a Blue Alert? TBI issues Public Safety Alert in search for suspects in Tennessee trooper shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert overnight for two suspects accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 East in Putnam County on the night of July 19. A Public Safety Alert came over people's phones just after midnight with a...
NashVillager Podcast: (Not) talking about Republican infighting
What did Tennessee leaders leave out of their RNC speeches?. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Gov. Bill Lee chose not to mention some inconvenient details of their history with issues they raised in speeches at this week’s Republican National Convention. Plus the local news for July 19, 2024 and a profile of Nashville Democrat Vincent Dixie.
West Tennessee Healthcare Invests in AI to Improve OR Efficiency, Utilization, & Surgical Growth
– West Tennessee Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system with 7 hospitals and multiple supporting clinics, treating more than 185,000 patients, today announced a partnership with Qventus, the leading provider of AI-based software that automates health system operations and patient flows. – Qventus’ Perioperative Solution empowers surgical teams at West Tennessee...
Statewide program helps East Tennessee youth transition into adulthood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A statewide program is helping young people in East Tennessee transition more easily into adulthood. Tennessee's Youth Employment Program pairs teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24 with employers across different industries. The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is one of the many organizations participating...
MEM moves forward with airport modernization construction project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The reinvention of the Memphis International Airport is underway as they plan to move forward with their modernization construction project. MEM’s next steps have been released after the construction contract for the demolition of Concourse A was approved by the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners on Thursday. This demolition will […]
Murray Police to conduct sobriety checkpoints
The Murray Police Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints to promote safety to motorists and to deter individuals from driving under the influence. South 12th Street between Glendale Road and Murray City Limits. Main Street between 8th Street and 9th Street. Wilshire Drive between Bailey Road and Vasser. Glendale Road...
Tennessee developers will soon be able to hire private companies for their safety code inspections
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Right now developers are gearing up because they will soon be able to hire a private company for their safety inspections. The new law goes into effect on October 1. Dan Mitchell, Secretary and Treasurer for the Home Builder Association of Tennessee, said this is something...
Man steals Memphis Police vehicle in Raleigh getaway
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man stole a squad car Friday evening in Raleigh. Officers were responding to a suspicious person just before 6 p.m. at a Burlington Coat Factory at Stage Road and Covington Pike. When they attempted to make contact, they say the man ran off and stole a squad car […]
The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition
THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...
Somewhere KY or TN, USA
This was shot during a road trip to Kentucky and Tennessee. My wife and I flew to Louisville and drove to Nashville via Bowling Green, where we visited my daughter and continued on. Coming from the New York metropolitan area, it is refreshing to see the horizon line of the Midwest.
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