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WEATHER 8-21-22-2024 More Nice Temps
Enjoy these nice temps as they will give way to more summer-like conditions by the weekend. Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday. Sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast...
New program creates leadership training for agriculture, forestry industries
Participants will attend leadership development sessions. It’s time for the Tennessee agriculture and forestry industries to develop new crops of leaders in their field. The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other partner agencies have developed the Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (TAFLP). TAFLP provides leadership and networking opportunities for farmers, foresters and the agriculture community.
TN community health centers see significant growth in patient care
Tennessee's community health centers are vital to the well-being of nearly 428,000 residents, according to new data. The centers must report detailed information annually to the federal government through the Uniform Data System, which helps measure their performance and impact. Libby Thurman, CEO of the Tennessee Primary Care Association, said...
Borden’s Jewelry in Cookeville closing
Loss will be a blow to both the economy and the community. Monday morning, one of the longest standing businesses in Putnam County announced its closure. Bordens Jewelry, which opened its doors in 1900 and is considered “Cookeville’s Premier Jeweler” announced it would close the doors to its 135 East Broad Street, Cookeville location. It is the end of an era in Putnam County.
Earl Reed gets into shoving match with boyfriend during argument
21-year-old Earl Reed was involved in a domestic altercation with his boyfriend, Prince Bullock, at their Cedar Court residence on August 4th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Reed about the incident. Reed told officers that he and Bullock were in the middle of having a good night when they got into an argument. Reed stated that during the argument, they got physical and started pushing each other.
Yaroslav Askarov requests trade: 5 possible landing spots
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BVM) – August is always a slow month in the NHL offseason, but there was some excitement Monday morning. Nashville Predators goaltender prospect Yaroslav Askarov requested a trade from the organization while also declaring that he would not report to the team’s minor-league affiliate. The 22-year-old...
Tazewell Police Chief adding to his leadership role
Congratulations to Tazewell Police Chief Jeremy Myers who was recently sworn in to the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police board of directors for District 2 which covers Blount, Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Jefferson, Knox, Sevier, and Union counties. The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police was created August 12, 1970 by a group of […] The post Tazewell Police Chief adding to his leadership role appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
35-year sentence for man arrested in Oak Grove for kidnapping, ransom
A Texas man will spend 35 years in a federal prison after kidnapping a Kentucky woman and transporting a minor across state lines. The sentence was handed down this week for 42-year-old Bryan Conley. In 2018, he created a fake online dating profile where he offered money and property to lure a minor from Ohio. The minor met up with Conley in Tennessee. He took the minor to Texas, stealing her purse and phone and abandoning her.
WEATHER 8-21-22-2024 More Nice Temps
Enjoy these nice temps as they will give way to more summer-like conditions by the weekend. Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday. Sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast...
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