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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...
House Fire Devastates Home, but Community Comes Together in Support
On the afternoon of August 6, 2024, a devastating house fire required the intervention of five different fire companies in the Oakwood Subdivision. The blaze, which occurred at a home on Woodbrook Circle, is owned by Nick and Lindsey Townsend. Lindsey Townsend is a beloved teacher at Lakeland Elementary School.
Arkansas doctors receive $3M in grants to fight deadly germs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas Children's Research Institute (ACRI) received $3 million in grants to fight germs considered to be the leading cause of death for patients with weakened immune systems. Aspergillus fumigatus is a common fungus found in places like decaying leaf litter, according to ACRI. Health officials...
Murder suspect accused in shooting death of Memphis man returned to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A suspect accused of murder has been returned to Nashville following his arrest in Tipton County. Metro Police sayRickey Starks, 24, was taken into custody for the July shooting death ofLondon Montgomery. The shooting happened at Hamilton Crossings on July 7. Investigators have said the...
Memphis City Council OKs city COO, CFO appointees, EDGE president
The Memphis City Council took action Tuesday night to make multiple interim administration positions permanent in addition to approving the appointment of a Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board member and the next president of the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County. Two of the approvals were in the mayor's office executive positions; both the chief operating officer and chief financial officer have been serving at the interim level. ...
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