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Truck hauling pigs overturns on busy street
SELMER, Tenn. — First responders worked a disturbing scene in Selmer Wednesday morning. A truck hauling a load of pigs could be seen flipped on its side near the intersection of Highway 64 and Mulberry Avenue. The incident drew a response from both the Selmer Fire and Police departments.
Josey Scott, former frontman of Saliva, to perform in Selmer
MCNAIRY COUNTY TO HOST INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTIST JOSEY SCOTT “THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF SALIVA”. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tennessee (July 15, 2024) – Summer is heating up in McNairy County and West Tennessee, and the McNairy County Department of Tourism & Marketing is bringing the heat. Continuing it’s Summer Concert Series, the MCDTM will host The Summer Nights Music Fest featuring international performing artist Josey Scott “The Original Voice of Saliva” on Saturday, July 27th at the McNairy County AG Event Center in Selmer, Tennessee. As founder and leader of Saliva, Scott has written and performed such hits as Click Click Boom, Always, Hero, Ladies & Gentlemen and many others. Scott has also provided songs for Hollywood blockbusters such as Spider-Man and the Fast & Furious franchise. Scott’s range and influences have opened many doors and opportunities to perform the music he loves.
Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Trump assassination attempt, RNC, Biden ability and Ingrid Andress dominate conversation
Politics dominated the discussions and debates of the week. However, a bad rendition of the national anthem galvanized readers. Since last week, there was an attempted assassination against former President and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention started and debate continued over whether President Joe Biden is fit to continue his re-election campaign.
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding for hospitals across the state. Williams said the work he did was essential to the hospital industry.
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors
By Anita Wadhawani Tennessee Lookout A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites – bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said […] The post Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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