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Rayful Edmond's lawyer defends release of notorious DC drug kingpin: 'Give him a chance'
WASHINGTON - Rayful Edmond, the infamous cocaine kingpin who once reigned over Washington, D.C.'s drug trade, has been released from federal prison after serving more than three decades of a life sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Edmond was released from custody on Wednesday and transferred to community...
Road Construction and Lane Closures 8-2-7-2024
August 1 – 7, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Here’s how summer humidity is causing more high heat index days
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Summers are hot enough in Middle Tennessee, but high-humidity days add another danger. In the wake of yet another heat wave, heat index values are topping 100 degrees for several of the next seven days. What makes us so vulnerable to seeing these high heat index days?
Report: Rural TN counties have most room for voter turnout, registration growth
Voter registration and turnout in Tennessee lags behind most other states in the nation, but a new report from a Tennessee think tank found that rural counties in particular have the most room for growth. Rural counties along the West-Middle Tennessee Grand Division line and in the northeast have the lowest average turnout rates over […]
Tenn. firefighter crashes truck towing boat into building after suffering medical episode
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — A firefighter crashed a Dandridge Fire Department command truck into a building downtown after suffering a medical episode behind the wheel, WVLT reports. The firefighter was picking up the boat for routine maintenance on July 31 when he lost consciousness behind the wheel, Fire Chief Andrew Riley said. The truck hit two parked cars during the crash, which Riley said helped save the building from seeing major damage.
TN voucher recipients make modest gains, but still underperform public school peers
As Gov. Bill Lee and legislative leaders vow to bring back a bill to establish a new statewide school voucher program next year, newly released state data shows students who participated in Tennessee’s existing voucher program during the 2023-24 school year made modest gains in English language arts and math test scores, but most are still testing significantly below the district-wide average of their public school peers. ...
Editor’s notebook: A look at Tennessee’s primary election
As a news organization that exclusively covers politics and policy, the staff of the Tennessee Lookout lives for Election Days like Thursday’s primary. To use a sports analogy, it’s not quite the Super Bowl — that comes on the Nov. 5 federal election — but it’s at least the AFC and NFC championship games. We’ll […]
Wilson County New Business Licenses for August 2, 2024
These are the latest business licenses in Wilson County for July 26 to August 2, 2024, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find our archive of business license news right here! If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest developments of new businesses establishing themselves in your local area, or if you […] The post Wilson County New Business Licenses for August 2, 2024 appeared first on Wilson County Source.
Charges dropped against suspect in deadly hit-and-run of TSU football player
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Charges have been dropped against the man wanted in connection to the deadly hit-and-run of Tennessee State University football player, Chazan Page. A Davidson County judge said Thursday morning that the state of Tennessee decided to drop the charges against Arsenio Miller, 33, due to lack of evidence.
Nashville and Middle Tennessee Under Heat Advisory, Cities Open Cooling Centers Amid Rising Temperatures
The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a heat advisory, effective until 7 PM CDT this evening, as Middle Tennessee braces for another day of scorching temperatures. According to National Weather Service, "Very little relief through remainder of morning hours with heat index values up to 109 expected during afternoon hours today." All areas of Middle Tennessee, except for the Cumberland Plateau Region, are expected to feel the brunt of this heatwave.
Two Broadway stars headed to Music City
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre announced recently that two stars from Broadway and London’s West End will be leading its production of Sunday in the Park with George, which will be presented April 4 – 13, 2025, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as the final production of the theatre’s 40th anniversary season.
DUI: Michael Sampson jailed after 5 car crash, refuses to test his blood because it’s “dirty”
39-year-old Michael Sampson was caught driving under the influence after a car accident near Taco Johns on Fort Campbell Boulevard on July 20th. Officers arrived at the scene and observed at least five vehicles involved in the crash. They spoke with Sampson, the driver of one of the vehicles, and noticed the smell of alcohol on his person. Officers then noticed Sampson had slurred speech, and was unsteady on his feet.
Legends of UT make donation to Moore County Football
LYNCHBURG — They came to Lynchburg for the first time in June and returned this week to present a check to the Moore County Raiders football program. On Wednesday, representatives from the Legends of Tennessee Football Camp and the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce presented a $2500 check to the Moore County Blue Helmet Club for the 2024 season.
Tennessee State Parks Salutes Veterans with Days of Complimentary Golf and Camping
Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of military service. The first is on Sunday, Aug. 4, birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was created in 1790.
Open Line Thursday: How are you doing this election season?
It’s Election Day in Tennessee and we want to know how you’re feeling. How are you staying informed and staying sane as we get closer to November? To lend us a hand we’ve assembled a panel of experts from the fields of political science, psychology, and American studies to take your calls at 615-760-2000. Join us!
National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...