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Election officials stress importance of voting in local races
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Voters across the State of Tennessee made their way to the polls on Thursday to participate in local elections. Thursday morning, voters in Washington County cast their votes for state elections and local school boards. Washington County Certified Administrator of Elections Dana Jones said that while many may not consider the […]
After early struggles in recruiting, Vols' Abeln says 'God answered that prayer'
Just a few months after officially promoted Alec Abeln to tight ends coach last year, giving him his first chance to be an on-field assistant coach, he was sitting at church one day when he decided to say a prayer for his ongoing recruiting efforts. He was still adjusting to the challenges of going on the road and recruiting as a position coach in the SEC, and he didn't know how it would turn out at the time.
Two-minute heart procedure now possible through ‘paradigm-shifting’ technology
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis hospital is the first in Tennessee to treat the most common type of heart arrhythmia. The “paradigm-shifting” technology is making treatment faster, safer and more effective for patients with A-Fib. “I feel like a champ. I really do,” A-Fib patient James Armstrong...
Tennessee lawmaker wants real time GPS tracking for violent, repeat offenders out on bond
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In Operation Crime and Justice, Tennessee lawmakers are set to introduce a bill in the next legislative session aimed at tackling repeat offenders. The bill would require real-time Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking for violent and repeat offenders out on bail. As you can imagine,...
Four Tennessee schools make 2024 best value colleges list by Princeton Review
Looking for a college in Tennessee that delivers the most value for the cost? Four schools fit the bill, according to the 2024 Best Value Colleges list released this month by The Princeton Review. The list, which includes 209 schools this year, combines more than 40 data points from the schools and student surveys, according to the publication's website. It reflects academic rigor, affordability, positive career outcomes for graduates and other factors. The publication considers whether...
Voucher recipients show improvements, but still underperform their public-school peers
As Governor Bill Lee and lawmakers vow to bring back a statewide school voucher program bill next session, newly released data shows that students who participated in the existing program in 2023-24 made some progress, but still underperform their public-school peers. The program in place now, known as the Education...
Tennessee helped recover $9.5M for residents from insurance companies this year
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance says it has recovered $9.5 million for Tennessee residents in 2024. The group mediates complaints between consumers and insurance companies, resulting in previously denied claims being overturned and additional benefits identified and paid to consumers. The recovery comes after the division recorded a record of more than $17.45 million for Tennessee residents in 2023. ...
Open Line Thursday: How are you doing this election season?
It’s Election Day in Tennessee and we want to know how you’re feeling. How are you staying informed and staying sane as we get closer to November? To lend us a hand we’ve assembled a panel of experts from the fields of political science, psychology, and American studies to take your calls at 615-760-2000. Join us!
National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...
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