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PFPD: Fight between family members at Clabough's Campground ends in man arrested, victim taken to hospital
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn — A man was arrested Monday night after cutting another man during a fight at Clabough's Campground, according to the Pigeon Forge Police Department. PFPD responded to the scene where they said the fight was between family members. A man was arrested and another man was...
Enjoy the July 4th holiday at Rockin’ Raceway
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Celebrate the July 4th holiday at Rockin’ Raceway. Mention our July 4th Special Offer and receive an extra $100 Play Credit with a $100 card purchase. Offer is only valid on July 4, 2024. Rockin’ Raceway features a speedy go-kart racetrack with hairpin turns...
Statewide ban on feeding bears sought by TN wildlife officials
Over the last few weeks there have been several bear and human encounters near the Great Smoky Mountains. These encounters are raising the question, are there any laws that prohibit people from feeding bears in Tennessee.
New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse
I’m sitting in a virtual room with a few attorneys discussing how we can support young people’s access to health care without running afoul of the new law criminalizing adults supporting minors who access abortion,when someone says, “Well, the law doesn’t prevent kids from educating their peers on abortion. Why don’t we just train them?” […] The post New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
TN’s college-going rate for Class of 2023 sees highest increase since 2015
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The class of 2023 had the highest number of high school graduates who enrolled in college immediately after graduating, according to a new report by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The statewide college-going rate is 56.7%, which is 2.4 percentage points higher than the class of 2022. THEC added that […]
Tennessee’s Education Department is getting a new Chief Program Officer
The Tennessee Department of Education has selected Milan Special School District Director Jonathan Criswell as Chief Program Officer (CPO) for the department effective later this summer, the department announced last week. According to a department news release, Criswell will be tasked with leading the department’s core programming efforts, such as...
Southwest Tennessee EMC takes local students to Washington, D.C.
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Eight students from across Southwest Tennessee EMC’s service territory got the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a week in our nation’s capital as delegates of the 2024 Washington Youth Tour. Yume Wilkes, Angelina Critelli, Alexis Hale, Zoren Simmons, Olivia Griffin, Torie Miller, Kristen Wade, and McKinnley Barnes were among 139 students from across Tennessee on the weeklong trip that began on Friday, June 14.
Tennessee law enforcement will be on water in force for Fourth of July weekend
(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and law enforcement across the state will be increasing patrols and public awareness about boating under the influence around the Fourth of July extended weekend. The annual Operation Dry Water campaign will be promoted by departments with enforcement related to alcohol and drug abuse for both operators and passengers, the departments said. There will be more law enforcement on the water,...
Missing firefighters from Georgia found dead in Tennessee
HINESVILLE, Ga. (TCN) -- Two firefighters who used to be in a relationship were found dead in Tennessee over the weekend after going missing. According to WJCL-TV, on Saturday, June 22, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander got into an argument at an Olive Garden in Pooler because she allegedly saw him on a date. Anderson reportedly keyed her ex-boyfriend’s car and was arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
Appalachian Promise Alliance receives statewide recognition
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Appalachian Promise Alliance received statewide recognition through the Better Workplaces Tennessee initiative on Tuesday. Better Workplaces Tennesse is part of a collaboration between the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute and the Tennessee Department of Health. Appalachian Promise Alliance received the Silver recognition and will work towards Gold in 2025, the […]
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