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Vanderbilt Facing Intense Backlash After U.S. Olympian’s Heartbreaking Plea
A simple plea from one Olympian on social media resulted in some major good coming her way. But it also led to some major criticism against Vanderbilt, the school she's currently attending as a graduate student. On Thursday, US Olympic track and field athlete Veronica Fraley drew the attention of ...
Coffee County, Manchester, and Tullahoma Election Unofficial Voting Totals
Find results here for Coffee County Mayor, Manchester Mayor, Manchester Aldermen, Tullahoma Mayor, and Tullahoma Alderman. Click the link at the end of the article for full election results. Coffee County Mayor:. Dennis Hunt secured his spot as Coffee County Mayor for the next two years. He won the race...
Tennessee football targets, commitments show off official offers from Vols
Nothing in the recruiting process truly becomes official until National Signing Day — or at least the first day of the Early Signing Period — when recruits are allowed to sign binding National Letters of Intent with the schools of their choice. As of Thursday, though, college football teams now are able to put their scholarship offers to Class of 2025 prospects in writing.
Oddity Improv opens in Franklin with live shows and free comedy workshops
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - On Monday nights at the Mockingbird Theater, laughter is what you’ll hear spilling down the halls of the Factory in Franklin. The raucous sounds are coming from Oddity Improv, a nonprofit theater organization, co-founded by Chris Guerra and Kelsey Cooke, former members of the famed Groundlings in Los Angeles and Chicago’s Second City.
Election officials in Rutherford County release Election Day results
The Rutherford County Election Commission will be certifying the Aug. 1 election results during a 5 p.m. meeting Aug. 12. The following shows counts at 30 voting centers in Rutherford County after polls closed at 7 p.m. on Election Day: ...
Council Removes Streets From Alcohol Rules
Cookeville City Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to restrict alcohol at public events only to the Leslie Town Center parking lot or the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The council removed the portion of the new ordinance that would have allowed alcohol on selected streets, for events or festivals. Council also added an exclusion to the ordinance for Tennessee Tech and Tech Foundation property.
Allen County-Scottsville students personalize parking spots for the first time in school history
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Seniors at Allen County-Scottsville High School have the opportunity to personalize their parking spots for the first time in the school’s history. After years of campaigning for the newfound tradition, the Patriots class of 2025 is now hard at work with paint and chalk putting their administrator-approved designs to asphalt. For Meagan Renick, adviser for student government, the newfound recognition of the student’s individuality makes the effort of the organization worth it.
Weather alert for dense fog in North Alabama until Saturday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 5:49 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across portions of southern middle Tennessee and northeast Alabama, especially in areas along and near Lake Guntersville, with visibilities dropping to 1/4 mile or less in isolated areas. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution, as visibilities will vary significantly given the patchy nature of the fog. Use low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room between you and other cars. The fog should begin to burn off by 9 a.m. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville," says the weather service.
Feds approve Missouri's next step to get $1.7 billion for broadband expansion
(The Center Square) – The federal government approved the next phase of Missouri’s plan to spend $1.7 billion on broadband projects. The Office of Broadband Development announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, part of the Department of Commerce, approved the state’s 135-page proposal dealing with how funding will be spent to bring broadband to more than 200,000 locations throughout the state. Tennessee’s plan for $813 million to expand broadband also was approved. ...
Incumbent Andy Ogles (R) defeated Courtney Johnston (R) in the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District
Incumbent Andy Ogles (R) defeated Courtney Johnston (R) in the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District on Aug. 1, 2024. As of Aug. 2, 2024, Ogles had 56.5% of the vote and Johnston had 43.5%. Ogles was first elected in 2022 after winning the Republican nomination with 35.4%...
First Alert Forecast: Slight break from extreme heat this weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A brief break from extreme heat over the weekend but temperatures soar again to near 100° next week. First Alert Weather Days will be in effect Monday through Thursday for dangerous heat. THROUGH MORNING:. A passing front is producing some showers and thunderstorms mainly east...
Ready for Nov. 5? Who will be on your ballot for US Senate, House, Tennessee legislature
The general election for president, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and Tennessee Senate and House will be Nov. 5, and the candidate list is set. This is the last round of voting that will take place during the busy 2024 election year. Knox County Republicans and Democrats nominated their state and federal...