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WestStar honors Virginia Grimes with retirement reception
Virginia Grimes was recognized for her 34 years of service to UT Martin and the WestStar Leadership Program with a reception held July 27 in the Boling University Center’s Duncan Ballroom on the University of Tennessee at Martin main campus. In addition to the reception, the Virginia Grimes WestStar Leadership Endowment to support the WestStar program was announced by UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman. Also, Jake Bynum, university chief of staff and WestStar executive director, announced the Virginia Grimes WestTeach Leadership Award to recognize leadership and dedication among members of WestStar’s WestTeach leadership-development program for K-12 teachers. Grimes came to UT Martin in 1990 from Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville. Pictured at the reception were Dr. Yancy Freeman; Grimes; Jennifer Black, WestStar program manager; Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin chancellor emeritus and a WestStar co-founder; and Jake Bynum.
WLZK To Broadcast Livestock Auction; Fair In Full Swing
Paris, Tenn.–Make sure and stop by the Enoch Building and view all the great entries, including this prize-winning photo by Parker Blackwell (Champion and First Place winner). The entries will be available for viewing through Saturday. You can view the entries from 9-9 Thursday, 2-9 p.m. Friday and noon through 9 p.m. Saturday. Today (Thursday, August 15) is a big day at the fair, with the Junior Livestock Auction set for 7 p.m. tonight. The Auction will be broadcast live on WLZK 94.1 FM with Lance Pierce and Randy Stephens.
Illinois lawmakers, laborers meet to discuss reauthorizing jobs training bill
Trade workers met with a U.S. congressman in Bloomington on Wednesday to discuss the impact of a federal jobs training bill — and the importance of reauthorizing the bill that is set to expire at the end of the year. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, alongside State Rep. Sharon...
Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Are you ready for the fall? We are gearing you up in all the ways here on Living East Tennessee!. Recap Thursday, August 15 with Living East Tennessee: Spooky Stories, Local Fall Events, Home Improvement and More!. Recap of Wednesday, Aug. 14 on LETN: Holistic...
Woman assaults officer after James Lounge shooting: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is now in jail for assaulting an officer after a fatal shooting at a nightclub Wednesday on Summer Avenue, according to Memphis Police. Raven Crawford, 32, is charged with assault on a first responder and disorderly conduct. She is being held in jail on a $7,500 bond. MPD says they […]
After major delays, pilot program meant to curb evictions launches
One day last fall, Bryant Woods’ rotted-out flooring opened up beneath his 11-year-old daughter. Major leaks in the rental home had allowed mold to thrive and rot to set in. In the winters, he was forced to use space heaters or his electric oven to stay warm since the heat didn’t work.
Germantown Utility crews repair water main break after six hours near busy intersection
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A water main break near a busy Germantown intersection has now been fully restored. A representative of the City of Germantown told ABC24 the break was near the intersection of Wolf River Blvd and Germantown Road. An official said an excavator hit a water line near...
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Poplar Bluff sees success with community bed-building event
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - 150 kids in need will soon have a comfortable place to sleep thanks to one Heartland non-profit, and a record number of volunteers who came out to lend a hand. Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds to give to kids in the area, for free.
Morgan is ‘Manager of the Year’
Gregg Morgan, general manager of Northeast Knox Utility District, has been named “Manager of the Year” by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts. TAUD serves some 500 utility districts and businesses across the state. In September, Morgan will have been at NEKUD for 45 years. Northeast Knox was...
Just how old is the damaged Gay Street Bridge? You can't find many older in Tennessee
The Gay Street Bridge, at 126 years old, is the oldest bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville and the sixth-oldest bridge in Tennessee that's still in use. The bridge, which normally supports 7,000 drivers a day, has been closed indefinitely since June 25. Inspectors found several distorted and misaligned steel...
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