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State Capitol flags flown at half-staff to honor fallen Tennessee police officer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee is honoring a fallen officer in Tennessee on Thursday by lowering the State Capitol flags to half-staff. The flags will fly at half-staff through sunset in remembrance of Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson. “Maria & I continue to lift Officer Johnson’s family, loved...
Two Close Calls in One Week for TDOT Employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, their vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened a week ago Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a...
Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Josh Arrowood carries his .22-caliber handgun most everywhere he goes in his rural Tennessee community — to church at Freewill Baptist, at the Food City store where he shops for groceries, and in the Greene County Courthouse, where he serves as a commissioner.A new state law that passed this spring would let him, under certain conditions, carry the gun at his workplace, too — South Greene Middle School in Greeneville, where he teaches world history to sixth graders. And Arrowood, who’s had...
Cargill and Goanna Ag Pilot Irrigation Efficiency Technology on Mississippi Delta Cotton Fields
WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the-art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their fields, optimizing crop yields, reducing water withdrawals and lowering operational costs. The program is initially available to a select number of cotton growers in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814147825/en/ Cargill is partnering with Australian company Goanna Ag on a new pilot project focused on advancing irrigation efficiency on cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. The project will introduce a state-of-the-art technology that aims to transform how and when farmers water their fields, optimizing crop yields, reducing water withdrawals and lowering operational costs. (Photo: Business Wire)
Everything You Need to Know About the Tennessee State Fair
The Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair takes place August 15 – 24, 2024 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, located at 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. Admission Gates: Close at 9:30p Sunday – Thursday, and 10:00p on Friday and Saturday. Armband Sales End at 9:00p (Individual ride...
Tennessee provides update on Lindsey Nelson Stadium renovations
A second consecutive offseason of construction is well underway at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. began its next phase of renovations to the home of its baseball program as soon as it left for the Men's College World Series for the second time in three seasons, where Tony Vitello led UT to its first national championship on the diamond.
Police training center coming to Pelham
Elk River Training Center has been purchased by Murfreesboro Police Department. The facility announced its closure in February of this year. The law enforcement agency will use it as a training center. A liquidation sale is being held at Elk River Training Center, located at 4626 SR50, beginning Aug. 20. See inside this issue for details on the sale. The Herald has contacted the department requesting additional information.
Post Malone Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut, “Had Some Help” From Vince Gill, Lainey Wilson, and More Country Icons
Post Malone made his Grand Ole Opry debut last night, August 14, two days before his country album, F-1 Trillion, is set to drop. He performed duets with a few country legends and friends, and played some songs from the new album as well. Brad Paisley originally invited Post to join the Opry, and he was on hand to welcome the country newcomer to make his debut.
Lilly’s Hot Chicken wins awards and praise
MURFREESBORO – Lilly’s Hot Chicken brought fried gold to the last Murfreesboro. Hot Chicken Festival, winning “Best in Boro” as well as a slew of praise from new and old. customers alike. Co-owner and co-founder Chris Lilly said it was an honor to participate in the...
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