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School shooting revives issue of cellphones in class
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday’s tragic Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia is now shining an even brighter light on the debate over cellphones in classrooms. Do students need phones in classrooms and would they help in emergency situations? One Tennessee state lawmaker in Memphis says cell phones in schools are also an important conversation. “There’s a […]
Tennessee native Barry Wilmore on Starliner return minus astronauts: 'God is in control'
The Boeing Starliner is scheduled to return to Earth Friday evening, but it will do so without its crew, including astronaut and Middle Tennessee native Barry "Butch" Wilmore. He's now scheduled to remain on the International Space Station until February 2025 along with the Starliner's other crew member, Sunita Williams. The pair's trip...
Democratic Tennessee lawmaker campaigns in Florida on avoiding ‘authoritarians’
TALLAHASSEE – A Tennessee state House member once expelled from that body flew to Florida to advocate against authoritarianism and stump for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for protesting on the House floor against gun violence, made a stop […]
Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Tennessee education commissioner
The Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed a sworn complaint against state Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds after she paid back more than $2,000 an education group spent to send her to two conferences. In a letter to Rep. Caleb Hemmer, who filed the complaint citing violations of state law and an executive order by the governor, the […]
Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee will visit RM State Park for volunteer work event
Tennessee State Parks will join First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative Sept. 19-29 with volunteer work events at parks across the state. The volunteer opportunities coincide with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28. Through Tennessee Serves, the First Lady invites Tennesseans to join her efforts to transform the state through service. Each […] The post Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee will visit RM State Park for volunteer work event appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Rhea Co. Animal Shelter to offer free pet vaccines
EVENSVILLE — The Animal Shelter Alliance (ASA) of Rhea/Rhea County Animal Shelter will provide free vaccinations for Rhea County area pets. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative “Vaccinated and Loved,” which is providing 1 million more free pet vaccines to existing animal welfare partners, including ASA of Rhea for family pets in need. Parvovirus and distemper in dogs and panleukopenia in cats — the...
Gardner-Webb football upset bid falls short at James Madison
Gardner-Webb’s attempt to score an upset of James Madison fell just short Saturday night, the Runnin’ Bulldogs on the wrong end of a 13-6 result. The Runnin’ Bulldogs led 3-0 at halftime, the team in pursuit of their first win under coach Cris Reisert. Two costly interceptions — one in the first and another in the third — dealt such chances a severe blow. ...
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