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Baileyton Ruritan contributed $2,200 to Hawkins County Humane Society
For the past three years Baileyton Ruritan Club members have held a donation drive twice a year, but this year the Ruritan was unable to hold these donation drives due to various health issues. Instead Baileyton Ruritan president Sherry Perkins asked the members for a check be written in the amount of $1,500 to the Hawkins County Humane Society. Individual donations were also given, making the total amount donated to...
Viral Male ‘Karen’ Video Shows Irate Tennessee Man Breaking Teen’s Fishing Rod
A video has gone viral on TikTok that shows an older man breaking the rod of a teenage fisherman in. The video was first published on the TikTok page, @Fishn_shi, which dubbed the man a “Karen.” The video’s caption reads, “Drunk Karen breaks my $200 @St.CroixRods #karen #fishing #fishtok #viral.” The video, which has more than 18 million views, also used the hashtag #karensgonewild and #karensoftiktok. You can watch the video below. The page has more than 65,000 followers. “Bass, inshore, nearshore, and surf fisherman,” it says.
FDA approves new early-stage Alzheimer's drug
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys memory and other important mental health functions. There is no cure, but recent trials with a new medicine in Knoxville is giving people hope. According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. That number is...
Suspects arrested after a missing Georgia lady is Found dead in Tennessee
Authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with the disappearance and death of a 20-year-old woman from Georgia whose remains were discovered in Tennessee. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the remains of Maury-Ange Martinez, a resident of Alpharetta who was reported missing from Gwinnett County in August 2023, were discovered on January 5th in a wooded area outside Chattanooga.
Jonesborough to develop short film for Jackson Theatre
After years of undergoing extensive renovations, Jonesborough’s Jackson Theatre on 121 West Main St. is nearing completion. To prepare for its official reopening, the town is currently putting together a short film and other marketing videos to help share the long-standing history and continued legacy of the historic downtown theater.
Flyboys soar past the Doughboys, while River Riders take down Axmen
(WJHL) — The Johnson City Doughboys hosted the Greeneville Flyboys on Friday. At the bottom of the third inning, Chase Bloomer got a good hit that dropped into the left-center field. A mistake from Greeneville allowed Austin Lemon to get home for the first run of the game. The bases were loaded when national champion […]
56 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 56 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the Vols to three bowl games. The Vols finished 9-4 (4-4 SEC) last season. With 56 days remaining until the start of the 2024 football season, Vols Wire looks back at Tennessee student-athletes who wore No. 56. All-time players to wear No. 56 at Tennessee: George “Bob” Woodruff (1937-38) Earl Brown (1939-40) Charles Wildman (1944-47) Jim Haslam (1949-52) Bill Lanter (1954-57) Buddy King (1958) Duke Volmer (1961) Taft Hefner (1962) Reggie Jellicrose (1964-65) Wayne Smith (1967-69) Greg Pennekamp (1970) Brian Woods (1972-73) Mike Rotella (1974) Robert Shaw (1975-78) Tim Rumsey (1980-82) Duan Henry (1984) David Dodd (1985-87) Chad Goodin (1988-89) Chuck Smith (1990-91) Chester Ford (1993) Aylan Martin (1996-97) Thomas Stallworth (1998) Bernard Jackson (199-2001) Jon Poe (2003-05) J.R. Carr (2009) Nick Reveiz (2008-10) Curt Maggitt (2011-15) Matthew Butler (2017) Riley Locklear (2017-20) Ethan Rinke (2019) Mekhi Bigelow (2021-23) Mo Clipper Jr. (2022-23) *Source: 2023 Tennessee Football Media Guide
Wreaths Across America kicks off fundraising
MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. (WJHL) — It’s summer but for one group, the holidays are on their minds all year long. Wreaths Across America aims to put a wreath on every headstone at Mountain Home National Cemetery and others across the nation. “We had a lot of people that...
Toby Mac Concert coming to Elizabethton August 10
Toby Mack will be featured in a concert August 10 at Elizabethton High School’s Citizens Bank Stadium. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The price of tickets begin at $12.50. Kevin Michael McKeehan, better known by his stage name Toby Mac, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, […] The post Toby Mac Concert coming to Elizabethton August 10 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Weekend Fun: Activities to enjoy across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. — While Independence Day may be over, the fun continues this weekend. The 46th annual Wayne Jerrolds Savannah Bluegrass Festival is Friday, July 5. The event began at 5 p.m. and will continue until 9 p.m. This event is also free and they welcome you to bring...
6th annual MoonPie eating contest winners receive free Moonpies for a year
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The 6th annual MoonPie eating contest winners have begun their yearlong reign. The three winners all won free MoonPies for a year. The winners of each category are listed and pictured below, featuring the snack cake connoisseurs dressed in their official MoonPie attire. Cameo Waters, Town of Jonesborough Representative, provided the […]
Club’s spring celebration featured salad supper, installation ceremony
The House and Social Department of the GFWC Erwin Monday Club hosted the club’s annual salad supper and celebration. The members were honored to have as their guest GFWC of Tennessee State President Kendra Walker-Patty. Members celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and in a special ceremony the installation of new members.
Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems
Deloitte, a global consultancy that reported revenue last year of $65 billion, pulls in billions of dollars from states and the federal government for supplying technology it says will modernize Medicaid. The company promotes itself as the industry leader in building sophisticated and efficient systems for states that, among other things, screen who is eligible […] The post Medicaid for millions in America hinges on error-plagued Deloitte systems appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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