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Tennessee tourism initiative spotlights rural cycling routes
A new Tennessee tourism initiative aims to bring cyclists to explore small towns and natural landscapes in the Volunteer State’s rural areas. The Tennessee Department of Tourism has created a new program called Bike Tennessee. It includes over 50 road cycling routes throughout the state that showcase small towns and other landscapes in rural areas.
Fatal Missouri I-70 crash leads to charges for tractor-trailer driver
The driver of a tractor-trailer is facing multiple charges related to a Monday crash on Interstate 70 that led to the deaths of a woman from Tennessee and another from Colorado. Walter J. Montejo, of South Gate, California, is charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, one count of second-degree assault and one count of driving with a revoked or suspended license (first offense). ...
Practice observations: Notes on several position groups as Vols prep for first preseason scrimmage
Football was back at work on Thursday morning ahead of its first preseason scrimmage set for Friday night at Neyland Stadium. The Vols were in shells (helmets and shoulder pads) after going in full pads on Wednesday morning, and the team went outside for a couple of periods after stretch having spent a good bit of camp working on the indoor during that portion of practice – they have been outside more when we’re not there. The usual three periods of practice were open to media.
Appalachian Power encourages customers to apply for assistance for energy costs
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power is informing customers about federal aid available to help with energy expenses. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) offer federal grants aimed at assisting income-qualified customers in lowering their electric bills during certain times of the year. Customers of […]
Tennessee principal advises teachers to not use classroom libraries because of new state law
The law bans schools from having books with sexual content, excess violence, and some forms of abuse. Critics have argued the law is so broad that even the Bible or a book about the holocaust might have to be removed from Tennessee school libraries.
Schools could ask county, city for financial help amid air conditioning issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A hot topic for many parents and students is what can be done to fix Memphis Shelby County Schools’ HVAC and aging infrastructure problems. On Monday, 12 schools were dismissed early because of air conditioning issues. Three schools let out early Tuesday. One possible solution being talked about is sending out an […]
Bolivar Central High School Class of 1974 Reunion Date Set
The following is a paid advertisement. The Bolivar Central High School Class of 1974 50th reunion will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the high school cafeteria from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All graduates from the Class of 1974 are encouraged to attend the event which is the golden jubilee for the class. Please send your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to Bobbie Young Bishop at bobbie.bishop@mail.com or 1379 Marvin Road, Bolivar, Tennessee 38008 to receive updated information. Share this information with all of your classmates.
Accused teen killer of man who sold fruit on Memphis streets for decades indicted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 16-year-old charged with killing beloved Berclair fruit vendor “Red the Watermelon Man” in 2023 was indicted Tuesday. Demarion Tackett appeared in court Thursday morning. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, after 76-year-old John Materna was gunned down during a robbery in May...
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