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Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation
A Tennessee Registry of Election Finance board member is criticizing an Attorney General’s Office investigation into two Constitutional Republicans groups, challenging the veracity of its report and raising questions about possible bias. “They did not do even a remotely close to thorough investigation. They just went through the motions,” Registry board member Tom Lawless said […] The post Tennessee campaign finance official questions AG’s Office investigation appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Meet the 2024 All-West Tennessee track and field teams, including athletes of the year
Adrian Crawford started his track career last season without a clue of what he wanted to do. Union City coach Wade Maddox worked with Crawford to figure out which events he was good at and which he needed work with heading into his freshman year in 2023. “Most of them...
Daily Briefing: Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth
Hi! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth The improbable rise of Nearest Green Distillery and the history of its namesake, a Black man in the South who helped Jack Daniel distill his famous whiskey, unfurls...
Is the Tennessee river safe to swim in? Local riverkeeper weighs in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With concerns on the quality of the Seine River in Paris, some questions are being raised in our own backyard. David Whiteside, the founder of Tennessee River Keeper said to avoid swimming for up to three days after it rains. The runoff into the Tennessee River can carry any bacteria the rain may touch.
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater company that filed the complaint last year lacked the legal right to sue over the law. Friends of George’s had alleged that the law would negatively affect them because they produce “drag-centric performances, comedy sketches, and plays” with no age restrictions. However, the federal appeals court found that Friends of George’s was not at risk of violating the 2023 law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”
Former Knoxville bishop's 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom mansion sells for $1.4 million
Former Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika was often criticized for being imperious and extravagant. His most visible legacy is the construction he spearheaded of the $30.8 million Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, which was inspired by the Florence cathedral and towers 144 feet above Northshore Drive. Less well known was Stika's Knoxville home, a place notable for how far more luxurious it is than those occupied by many Catholic leaders.
After severe heat in Knoxville, cooler temperatures and rain are on the way
As scorching hot weather hit Knoxville and East Tennessee over the past few weeks, you probably wondered when the heat wave would end. Good news is on the horizon, along with rain clouds and cooler weather, as the temperature this week is finally expected to drop into the mid to lower 80s.
Oak Ridge Philharmonia presents two free concerts in August
The Oak Ridge Philharmonia will present two free POPS concerts in August in Oak Ridge and Knoxville. “We hope you can join us for a generous portion of very enjoyable and inspiring music,” a press release said. Musical performances will include:. Aaron Copland: Variations on a Shaker Melody (from...
Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
Fomer USC receiver Bru McCoy is part of an NCAA eligibility drama
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy, who once played for USC, could be granted an additional season of elibility by the NCAA. The US Department of Justice ruled the NCAA couldn’t enforce their transfer eligbility rules that forced an athlete to sit out for a season before beginning their career with a new program. McCoy was projected to enter the 2024 NFL draft efore suffering a lower leg injury against the South Carolina Gamecocks on September 30. Now he’ll be one of the top targets for quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who earned the Citrus Bowl MVP in his first start in the Vols’ 35-0 win...
Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
First Alert Forecast: Coolest weather since early July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures and humidity drop to close out the week. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Ex Firerose Banned From Using His Credit Cards After Allegedly Racking Up $96K Bill
A Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Billy Ray Cyrus, banning the country singer’s estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards. Billy Ray, 62, had asked the judge in June to grant a temporary restraining order that would prevent Firerose, 37, from being able to use his credit cards after she allegedly racked up...
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