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Tennessee veterans invited to free camping, golf at state parks on select days
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee State Parks are inviting veterans to enjoy complimentary camping and golf on the birthdays of each military branch and Veterans Day. State Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R-Jonesborough) issued a news release Wednesday, encouraging Tennessee veterans to take advantage of the “Stay & Play” deals. The complimentary camping and golf is part […]
TN voucher recipients make modest gains, but still underperform public school peers
As Gov. Bill Lee and legislative leaders vow to bring back a bill to establish a new statewide school voucher program next year, newly released state data shows students who participated in Tennessee’s existing voucher program during the 2023-24 school year made modest gains in English language arts and math test scores, but most are still testing significantly below the district-wide average of their public school peers. ...
BetMGM, Penn, Action 24/7 fined for violating Tennessee sports wagering rules
(The Center Square) – Three Tennessee sports wagering operators were fined at the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council’s July meeting with BetMGM, Penn (ESPN Bet) and Action 24/7 receiving fines for violating rules. BetMGM was fined $25,000 for permitting wagers to be placed on penalties in a contest, which is against Tennessee rules. Action 24/7 was fined $18,000 for allowing self-excluded bettors to deposit and wager. Fanatics Sportsbook was recently fined $50,000 after it allowed eight people who were on an in-app self-exclusion list to place bets during that exclusion. Penn, which operates ESPN Bet, was fined $9,000 for failing to self-exclude a bettor and $3,000 for sending marketing messages to self-excluded bettors.
Pro-school voucher groups spending tops $4.5 million in Tennessee Republican primaries
With one day left until Tennessee’s Republican primary, groups pushing for the adoption of a universal private school voucher program have poured record money into the state’s election. Two years ago, three pro-voucher groups set a then-record by spending around $1 million on independent advertisements to support or oppose candidates based on whether they favored […]
Tennessee school to replace decades-old bleachers, forgo home football games this fall
Football season will be here before we know it. One Middle Tennessee school district is taking the game to new heights with brand new bleachers for students and fans, but it'll take about a year for the project to be fully completed, officials say. That doesn't mean the work hasn't already gotten underway. ...
Maury County Fair Returning This August
The Maury County Fair will return on Thursday, August 29th and run until Monday, September 2nd, 2024. All the family fun and entertainment you love will soon be back!. This year, the fair festivities begins with a Rodeo, taking place on Thursday of Fair Week. Several other popular events will be happening like the junk car jump and run and the Saturday motocross races.
Drug trafficker with operations in Maury, Lewis counties sentenced to 70 months in prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A drug trafficker from Texas was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for an operation that spanned both Maury and Lewis Counties. Julio Esparza was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana. He plead guilty in 2022.
Public Safety Building in Walter Hill Fully Staffed on Thursday
MURFREESBORO – The fourth Rutherford County Public Safety Building has been opened in Walter Hill. Brent Carter with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services says paramedics will be staffed at the newest facility starting Thursday (August 1st):. This is the fourth Public Safety Building with others already open in Rockvale,...
Vice Mayor Angie Henderson Lauds Court Ruling Affirming Metro Council's Size and Constitutionality in Nashville
Following a Chancery Court ruling, Vice Mayor Angie Henderson of Nashville affirmed the decision that upholds the structure of the Metro Council's size and constitutionality under the local government charter. The court's affirmation supports the distinctive consolidation of Nashville and Davidson County's government, reflecting the city's pioneering approach to unified metropolitan governance.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Lock contractor celebrate safety milestone
GRAND RIVERS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with the contractor currently working on the Kentucky Lock project, Thalle Construction, celebrated a significant safety milestone with a ceremony, July 30, 2024. The event honored the achievement of surpassing one million man-hours without a lost time accident, a testament to the unwavering commitment to safety by all involved.
Dores to Face TCU in Fort Worth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt men’s basketball returns to the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge for a second-straight season as the Commodores take on TCU at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8. The Dores and Horned Frogs meet for the first time since 2018 and the...
Nashville, TN: Heat Advisory Issued Through 7 PM Tonight
Nashville, TN – A heat advisory is in effect for Nashville and surrounding areas until 7 PM tonight. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures soar, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, very little relief is...