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First Alert Forecast: Cooler air is on the way
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -One more day in the 90s before some cooler air moves into Middle Tennessee. Tonight, will be partly cloudy, some areas of patchy fog are possible along the Plateau. Lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. COOLING DOWN LATE WEEK:. A much welcomed shot...
University of Tennessee System Investing $1.4 Million in Local Communities
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee System has launched an innovative new program that will invest $1.4 million in rural communities across Tennessee. Launched July 18, the UT System began investing in locally based certificates of deposits (CDs) with 14 banking partners throughout Tennessee. With an initial investment of $1.4 million, this program will strengthen partnering financial institutions while diversifying the University’s cash management accounts.
Man Charged In Road Rage Incident
A Tennessee man was charged after an investigation into a report of road rage in Oak Grove Wednesday morning. Oak Grove Police say 45-year-old Rodolfo Noriega Lucas got mad at another driver on Interstate 24 and pointed a gun at them several times. He was arrested at a gas station...
Bear rescue calls for state laws as more bears turn to humans for food
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WVLT) - The head of one of East Tennessee’s most prolific bear rescues is saying the operation is taking in more and more bears, citing growth and lack of state action as reasons for more human-bear interactions. Greg Greico is the director of operations at Townsend-based Appalachian...
Tennessee state House District makes history by electing first Latina lawmaker
Saludos, amigos: On Aug. 1, voters made history by electing the first Latina or Latino legislator to the Tennessee General Assembly. The fast-growing Latino population now makes up 7.5% of Tennessee residents, but there has never been a lawmaker elected from the Hispanic community. ...
Rep. Ogles says FBI took phone day after primary win amid campaign finance scrutiny
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said that the FBI took possession of his cell phone last week as part of what he said is an apparent investigation into campaign finance issues. “It has been widely reported for months that my campaign made mistakes in our initial financial filings. We have worked diligently with attorneys and reporting […]
Pray4TN Event Held On Jackson County Square
Organizers of a movement across the state that invites community members to gather and “Pray4TN” noted their 60th stop at the Jackson County Court Square in downtown Gainesboro was “extra special.” As of Thursday, July 18, pray for Tennessee organizers have hosted events in 60 of the state’s 95 counties. More stops are planned throughout the end of the month.
Physician Successfully Advocates for ‘Life-Changing’ Law for Critically Ill Infants and Children
Years ago, Terri Finkel, MD, PhD, lobbied before a local government board to block development of a Denver wetland area, after she researched and found a particular species of wildlife there was at risk of extinction. While she describes herself as “not particularly political,” she also admits, “when I get passionate about something, I research it to death.”
Blackburn heavy favorite, matchups set for Nov. 5 election in Tennessee
(The Center Square) – Sen. Marsha Blackburn held a 20-percentage point lead in a July Beacon poll against Democrat Gloria Johnson, who will now be her opponent. That race is one of many – including the presidential race expected to be between former president Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and Robert F. Kennedy – on the Nov. 5 ballot in Tennessee. Those in Nashville will also be voting on...
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