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Williams commits to Harding University Track
During the summer, Chester County Class of 2024 graduate Dillon Williams committed to running track at Harding University. In his time at Chester County, Williams earned three sectional medals and three state medals. In addition to making it to state, Williams placed fourth in a National Scholarship Invitational in Tampa, Florida this past June in which he accomplished finishing the 800 meter race in under two minutes at 1:59.59.
Chester Co. Sweetees advance to the World Series
The Chester County Sweetees will be traveling to Monroe, Louisiana next week to compete in the Dixie Sweetees 5/6 Girls World Series. They shut out Madison South 21-0 on the first day of the state tournament. They ended up having two close games to Savannah on Saturday and Sunday with...
See where Nashville ranks in top Tennessee hospitals and medical specialties, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings and ratings of the best hospitals in the country Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, Nashville's top hospitals fared well. Health care is the city's largest industry, contributing about $67 billion annually to the local economy. Nashville doctors are also leaders in innovation in numerous medical specializations, including organ transplants.
Man allegedly pulls gun on mom over restaurant tab, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man allegedly pulled a gun out on his mother and beat up her boyfriend after being asked to pay his tab at an East Memphis restaurant on his birthday, according to Memphis Police. Mason Hibbs, 23, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault. On July 9, officers responded to an […]
Phishing scam costs City of Memphis $773K
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis lost $773,000 in a phishing scam in 2022 that was not disclosed until this year. The scam allegedly took place in February 2022, when someone pretended to be Zellner Construction on an existing city contract where invoices were paid. A city spokesperson explained, “they changed the account details and wired […]
Serial thief tells women their tire is flat, then steals their purses: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of tricking women into thinking their tire is flat so that he can steal their purses, Memphis Police say. Danyell Craft, 42, is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle $10,000-$60,000, two counts of Motor Vehicle Burglary, Theft of Property $1,000-$2,500, Fraudulent use of six counts of Credit/Debit Card […]
Memphis Shelby County Schools invests over $3M for salary increases to non-faculty positions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) has invested $3.4 million toward "attracting and retaining top talent" in non-faculty positions. In a statement released Tuesday, MSCS said the multimillion dollar investment "underscores MSCS's commitment to excellence..." by giving "substantial salary increases" across operational and administrative positions. Highlights of the...
Longleaf one reason to burn
BROOKHAVEN — Part of the United States Forest Service mission in Mississippi is to transition the forestland from loblolly pines to longleaf pines. It is one of several reasons the Homochitto National Forest burns. Homochitto District Fire Management Officer Trey Bolt said the areas longleaf is found in is typically on ridge tops with grasses. […] The post Longleaf one reason to burn appeared first on Daily Leader.
Soybean Festival Concert Lineup Announced
Organizers of the Tennessee Soybean Festival have announced the 2024 concert lineup. Headliner is Shaggy, with performances by Sammy Kershaw and the Eaglemaniacs tribute band. This year concerts are open for all festival attendees and can be viewed from anywhere in downtown Martin. For those seeking a more premium experience,...
Daily Briefing: TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC
Hi! Welcome to another Thursday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC. On the largest Republican stage in the country, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time," bringing his signature issue to a national audience as he works the campaign trail this summer to elevate voucher-friendly legislative candidates who might finally push his statewide proposal across the finish line.
MOUNTAIN GOAT TRAIL ALLIANCE RECEIVES $353,232 TIRE PROGRAM GRANT
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $353,232 for the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, a community outdoor recreation project, will provide matching funds of $88,308 and use the grant to construct two sections of porous pavement trail using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $441,540 and creates ADA compliant accessible pathways for guests of all abilities that will connect the trail with South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center and the Fiery Gizzard trailhead. “The Tire Environmental Act Program provides ways to retrieve old tires and repurpose them into community assets,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. “These grants help make that happen, and we look forward to the results that come from this process.” The approximate combined length of the two trail sections will be 0.75 miles and will recycle approximately 8,200 scrap tires. The Mountain Goat Trail is 35-mile multiuse, multimodal walking and cycling trail that runs through seven towns within Franklin and Grundy counties. The purpose of the Tire Environmental Act Program is to select and fund projects that best result in beneficial uses for waste tires. Projects must qualify for one of three categories: tire processing/recycling, tire-derived material use, or research and development. The program provides grant funding to eligible entities, including local governments, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and for-profit businesses. Tennessee established the Tire Environmental Fund in 2015. Upon the first retail sale of a new motor vehicle to be titled and registered in Tennessee, a flat fee based on the number of a vehicle’s wheels is assessed. The fee goes into the fund, which is used for projects creating or supporting beneficial end uses for waste tires. Since 2015, grantees have been awarded almost $9.2 million, and approximately 7.6 million tires or nearly 82,000 tons of scrap tires have been diverted from landfills. The tires are repurposed for use in rubberized asphalt, tire-derived aggregate, tire-derived fuel, granulated rubber porous flexible pavement, and other beneficial end uses that result in tires being diverted from landfill for a higher and better use.
Outdoor Notes: TWRA reports two fatalities over holiday weekend
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported two fatal boating-related incidents over the four-day Fourth of July holiday and Operation Dry Water weekend. Each of the incidents involved men who fell from boats. The first came July 4 when a 75-year-old Knoxville resident drowned while docking his boat at the Tennessee National Marina in Loudon County. The second occurred when a Dyer County man appeared to suffer a medical emergency and fell into the water while fishing at the confluence of the Tennessee and...
Flash flood sees 'house swept sideways with people trapped inside' as Arkansas and Missouri warned
Reports from the ground in Arkansas suggests a bridge has been washed away and care home residents have had to be evacuated as water began rising to the height of the beds
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.
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