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Statewide program helps East Tennessee youth transition into adulthood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A statewide program is helping young people in East Tennessee transition more easily into adulthood. Tennessee's Youth Employment Program pairs teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24 with employers across different industries. The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is one of the many organizations participating...
Nashville mayor affair: More on the case former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie is accused of researching
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was implicated in a federal indictment Friday afternoon after her former security guard, NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie, was indicted on wire fraud and false statement charges. Cantrell, who has not been indicted, was referenced as “Public Official One, Mayor of the...
Ky. Baptist churches invited to be part of giving out 10,000 Christmas backpacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – It is not too late to be part of making Christmas more joyful for Kentucky children living in poverty and to children in the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s SEND City of Cincinnati. The Kentucky Baptist Convention Backpack Program has a goal of collecting 10,000 backpacks...
Two Quillen VA Medical Center officials temporarily reassigned amid investigation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two leaders at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center have been temporarily reassigned amid an ongoing investigation, according to a VA spokesperson. The spokesperson confirmed that “a temporary leadership transition happened earlier this week” and that the VA referred separate allegations of wrongdoing and failure to follow VA processes […]
Five-Star Tennessee Offensive Line Target Announces Commitment Date
Five-star offensive line Josh Petty is announcing his college commitment on Aug. 12, On3’s Chad Simmons first reported on Thursday afternoon. Petty is down to a top five that includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Stanford and Tennessee after taking official visits to all five schools in recent years.
Collinwood Commission Discusses Paving & Historical Grants
The Collinwood City Commission met in regular session on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference/courtroom of Collinwood City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Glenn Brown. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Brown, Vice Mayor Jeremiah Stults, Commissioner Debie Pigg, Commissioner Shaundale Hanback, and Commissioner Kim McFall. City Manager Gary Victory and City Recorder Dana Simmons were in attendance as well.
Slew of 'American Idol' alums to headline Saturday's Franklin Summer Bash
The second-annual Franklin Summer Bash is set to take place on Saturday at The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall, and the lineup is full of artists from American Idol and The Voice. Six of the top-24 from the recently aired 22nd season of American Idol — including third-place finisher Jack...
Hendersonville business owner sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for bank, wire fraud
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Hendersonville business owner was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison and to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution for crimes related to wire and bank fraud along with tax charges. The Department of Justice announced 56-year-old Scotty Thomas Lumley was sentenced to 47...
New Skate Park Opens in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation officially opened its new Skate Park and Pump Track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at Old Fort Park. Following the ceremony, the skate park is now open daily from daylight to dusk. The new facility features a street-scape style concrete...
Nashville stylist impacted by hair braiding scam
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As many people enjoy the hot weather and go on vacation, you might opt to get your hair done first. For those looking to get braids, watch out. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is getting reports of scammers targeting clients who want the style, and they’re using real stylists’ work to do it.
Nashville Deputy Assaulted by Inmates at Downtown Detention Center, Investigation Underway
A deputy assigned to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office was victim to an attack by two inmates at the downtown Nashville jail this Thursday morning. WSMV reports that the incident, occurring around 10:40 a.m., involved Facility Officer Christopher Ashburn at the Downtown Detention Center. Transported to Vanderbilt University Medical...
The Miami Dolphins Will Trade Tua Tagovailoa to the Tennessee Titans
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Tua Tagovailoa becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Tennessee Titans. This is all a...
BUSINESS NEWS: New owners at Gone Country Cafe
RIBBON CUTTING-A ribbon cutting was held over the weekend by the Clay County Partnership Chamber of Commerce for Gone Country Cafe, which celebrated new ownership with an open house and grand opening Saturday. Steve and Cassondra Cornell, the new owners of the restaurant at 302 Dow Ave. on the square in Celina, are pictured preparing to cut the ribbon with their family, staff, and others—including Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan and Chamber tourism director Beverly Murphy (left) and Chamber director Doug Young (right). (Facebook.com/Clay.County.TN.Chamber photo)
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