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The key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Chris Hopper said his leadership in mental health education began in 2018, when a colleague gave a moving speech at an event about losing his father to suicide. Knowing that the construction industry has a high rate of suicide, Hopper, executive vice president and general manager of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee for Skanska USA, partnered with the Lindner Center of Hope. The Ohio-based mental health facility helped Hopper implement the Start the Conversation program, in an attempt to remove the stigma from sensitive topics on the jobsite.
Expect competitive weights at Junior/High School Championships at Chickamauga
DAYTON, Tenn. — For the second time, Chickamauga Lake will welcome some of the best youth anglers from across the country to compete in the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance Signature Lakes as well as the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. Elite Series pro Jacob Foutz expects both tournaments to produce big bass.
Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee to Host Annual Golf Classic
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee, an organization dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people impacted by cancer, will host the 18th annual Gilda’s Club Golf Classic on Monday, August 26, at The Golf Club of Tennessee. Foursome teams to play and event sponsorships are still available and can be purchased online here.
Soddy Daisy Man Charged with Criminal Homicide in 2020 Death of Duane Keener
A Soddy Daisy man has been charged with criminal homicide in a case dating back to 2020, following a thorough investigation by Tennessee law enforcement agencies, according to WKRN. On Friday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced the arrest of 62-year-old Jimmy Higgins, who is accused of having a connection to the death of 42-year-old Duane Keener.
Chattanooga Rescue Mission offers relief amid rising temperatures and drought
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It's the only shelter in town that offers space at any given time. The Chattanooga Rescue Mission opens their doors to around 50 men and 16 women every night. "But after you get in, every successful night you return, you're guaranteed to keep your spot, and...
Kentucky Arrest: Manhunt in Tennessee Trooper Shooting Ends
Tennessee, TN – The search for Braze Rucker, who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 in Putnam County, is over. Rucker was taken into custody in Princeton, KY by Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday. The capture involved the use of THP Trooper Adam Cothron’s handcuffs, adding a poignant note to the arrest.
Chattanooga Zoo Celebrates Birth Of First Red Panda Cub In Eight Years
On June 11, Saffron the red panda successfully gave birth to the first red panda cub born at Chattanooga Zoo in eight years. The healthy newborn male is the first offspring of both Saffron and her mate Avi who was the last red panda born in Chattanooga. “Saffron has been...
Suspect in THP trooper shooting caught in Kentucky
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One of the suspects wanted for shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested. The Tennessee Highway Patrol announced Braze Rucker, who had been placed on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list, was arrested Sunday morning in Princeton, Kentucky. Rucker and an...
Global CrowdStrike outage affects hospitals, agencies, businesses in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A worldwide glitch kept planes on the ground, banks from opening and workers from doing their jobs Friday morning, and that included some agencies and businesses in Hamilton County. Elective surgeries have been cancelled at all of Erlanger's locations while they continue to recover from the...
Outdoor Notes: Conservation raffle tickets on sale now
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has put together 10 prize packages totaling more than $290,000 for the 2024 Wildlife Conservation Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle fund important conservation projects like public land acquisition and habitat management. A new prize this year is a Caymas CX bass boat, valued at $80,000. Returning is a $50,000 voucher, which can be applied to a new vehicle from any Mid-South Ford dealership, and an Oliver travel trailer valued at $90,500. ...
Tennessee Supreme court suspends Montgomery County attorney for practicing law illegally
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Supreme court suspended a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. In January 2020, Clarksville attorney Colleen Ann Hyder did not pay her professional privilege tax and continued representing clients which is against Tennessee law. Licensed attorneys are required...
Meet the Mid Presented by Allstate: Junior Raider Jordan Sanders
Hometown: Chattanooga Tenn. What do you want to do after graduation and why? I want to enter into the aviation community to fly planes for the world's most elite Navy. Why did you choose Navy? Navy is where I felt most at home and surrounded by brothers/family. What would you...
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