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New program trains Tennessee high school students for high-paying jobs building cars of the future
The car industry is facing big changes: longtime workers are retiring, younger workers are not going into the industry, and the technology is shifting to robotics. But, a new program that launched this month in Tennessee is looking to high schools to find the next generation of car makers.
Dr. Alicestyne Turley talks Emancipation Saturday history and significance
PADUCAH — Hotel Metropolitan hosted Dr. Alicestyne Turley Friday to give a presentation on Emancipation Saturday. Emancipation Saturday, also known as the 8th of August, is when the news of emancipation reached Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is also the day Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the...
Tennessee Ranks Among the Most Dangerous States in the Nation
In a recent study, Tennessee has found itself among the most dangerous states in the nation. In a study, US News dove into both the violent crime rates and property crime rates in all 50 states. After combing through all of the data, the outlet was able to determine how well each state fosters public safety.
Tennessee Democrats continue legal feud over executive committee members
Members of the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee have filed an appeal to an April decision ruling that ex-officio members can vote on party business. The case stems from a contentious Jan. 27 meeting of the TNDP Executive Committee, at which members debated addition of the Tennessee High school Democrats to the committee as an […]
‘The unit comes to you’: New mobile clinic serves rural Tennessee counties battling substance abuse disorders
Certain communities in the state have struggled more than others, which is why two Middle Tennessee organizations have teamed up to bring resources to those who need it most, but may not be able to access help.
Local leaders push for answers after HVAC issues at MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cooler Mid-South weather is not enough to make some Memphis Shelby County Schools parents and students forget about a return to hot school buildings. All this week MSCS faced HVAC problems at about a dozen schools, causing early dismissals and not a lot of answers from the district. Some MSCS parents and Shelby County […]
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