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Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Johnston touts record, wins traditional GOP backers in race for Tennessee's 5th District
Courtney Johnston arrives at a Brentwood conference room at 7 a.m. on a Tuesday with a spring in her step despite the early hour. As coffee brews, she greets attendees of the Hillsboro-Brentwood Exchange Club, chatting about their concerns with attention and respect. Compared with incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles ― who...
Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands
The Tennessee Attorney General won’t appeal a court decision that found secret surveillance of private property by state game wardens to be unconstitutional. The decision marks the end of a six-year legal battle initiated by two Benton county men who challenged forays onto their land by officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Terry Rainwaters […] The post Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee election finance board to subpoena members of Constitutional Republicans
Dissatisfied with a Tennessee Attorney General’s investigation, the Registry of Election Finance is set to subpoena members of two Constitutional Republican groups to have them explain how they operate without registering as a political action committee. The registry board voted Tuesday to order members of the Tennessee and Sumner County Constitutional Republicans to answer questions […] The post Tennessee election finance board to subpoena members of Constitutional Republicans appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Statewide Biomedical and Clinical Research Collaborative Awards Granted
A systemwide collaborative grant program led by the UT Health Science Center College of Medicine in Knoxville is supporting research and scholarly activities to pursue discoveries addressing health issues across Tennessee and beyond. The program will fund six awards totaling more than $450,000 to support teams of clinicians, faculty, and...
Supreme Court seeks GOP states’ response to Justice Department’s Title IX restoration bid
The Supreme Court on Tuesday invited two Republican-led states to respond to an effort by the Justice Department to enforce parts of a new Biden administration Title IX rule in locations where court orders have temporarily blocked the entire regulation. The move follows a pair of petitions filed by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to […]
Silly crimes, big consequences: Lawyer breaks down charges in Vienna sausage vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Some crime stories sound like they’ve been pulled from a comedy sketch, but, regardless of how silly they may sound, they can have big consequences. Earlier this month, former Jacksboro police officer Joseph Weaver was arrested on vandalism and theft charges after he was accused of failing to scan several cans […]
Rural Metro appoints new Fire Chief
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Rural Metro Fire has announced that its new Fire Chief has been promoted from within the department. On Wednesday, Rural Metro shared that Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Devlin has been promoted to the permanent position of Fire Chief. Devlin has been with Rural Metro since 1990 and has served in […]
Milan No-Till Field Day will share latest weed-control solutions
“Each growing season has new challenges,” says Steckel. “One of our missions at UTIA is to ensure producers can continue growing crops using no-till agriculture. I encourage anyone in the area struggling to manage weeds to come out and explore our recommended solutions to help you protect your plants.””
100 years: Knoxville community celebrates Great Smoky Mountains history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Estimated 12 million people come to visit the Great Smoky Mountains every year, making it the most popular and most traveled national park in the country. Late July marks 100 years since the communities of Knoxville and East Tennessee worked to help preserve the park. From...
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