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Lane College alumni and SuperBowl champion Jacoby Jones passes away at the age of 40
Former Lane College alumni, n-f-l player and super bowl champion jacoby jones has passed away. The national football league made the announcement Sunday, along with two teams he played for. Jones was known for scoring two touchdowns in ‘super bowl 47′ for the Baltimore ravens. The team said his charisma,...
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway adds former 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway added depth to his revamped roster in junior college forward Damarien "Dink" Yates. The 6-foot-8 Yates prepped at Fayette-Ware, earning Tennessee Class 3A Mr. Basketball honors in 2023, and spent his freshman season at Vincennes (Indiana) University. Yates is expected to join the team as a walk-on. ...
Johnson Shut-Ins water rescue
Crews were called to a fire at the city hall in Clarkton, Missouri on July 8. Historic photos from the filming of 'A Face in the Crowd.'. The first film shown in the Historic Rodgers Theatre’s new Silver Screen Sundays lineup will be “A Face in the Crowd,” the first feature film starring Andy Griffith in 1957.
UC Driver Injured In Rollover On Purchase Parkway
Graves County, Ky.–A Union City man was injured in a rollover accident on the Purchase Parkway early this morning. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 5:45 AM, Kentucky State Police Post 1 Dispatch received a call of an injury collision near the 9 Mile Marker of the Purchase Parkway.
Union City Woman Cited for Leaving Dogs in Hot Car
A Union City woman was cited after two dogs were left in a hot car at Walmart. Police reports said Animal Control was called to the West Reelfoot Avenue location, where they observed two large dogs in a BMW with heat index values of 100 degrees. With the dogs panting...
Worker safety: A cloud over the construction boom
Nashville’s fast-paced growth has changed our city’s skyline and caught national headlines. We’re seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the sometimes deadly problems workers face, how they’re working to make construction sites safer, and what to do if you get injured on the job.
Did Lee Greenwood sing at the Republican National Convention? Tennessee artist returns to the RNC stage
It might have seemed like a bit of déjà vu on Tuesday as Lee Greenwood once again sang at the Republican National Convention with fellow Tennesseans Sixwire. Greenwood sang his song "Holdin' a Good Hand" after already using his well known hit "God Bless the USA" on Monday when former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally that left him and two others injured, and another man dead.
Annual 4-H All Star Conference Ongoing At UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. – The annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup and State 4-H All Star Conference is beginning its second century of service to statewide youth this week at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tennessee 4-H Youth Development is hosting the 101st roundup July 15-19. Since 1924, Tennessee 4-H members...
New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors
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 it is intended to streamline […] The post New law allows Tennessee developers to hire their own building safety inspectors appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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.
2025 safety receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. Hayward narrowed his school list down to Tennessee and Georgia. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 7. Hayward officials visited Tennessee on June 21. The 6-foot-1, 200 pound safety is from Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia. Hayward ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 11 safety and No. 12 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Tennessee has 17 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye and wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. Tennessee is trending for 4-star SAF Lagonza Hayward, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine🍊📈 Read: https://t.co/IJMMS9q5dF pic.twitter.com/9yRFSSiFcO — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 15, 2024
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