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Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Dyersburg Resident Identified as Pilot of Fatal Crop Duster Crash in Graves County
A Dyersburg man has been identified as the pilot of a fatal crop duster crash in Graves County. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office released the report of County Coroner Brad Jones, who stated the pilot as 41 year old Juan Sebastion De Gregorio of Rosario, Argentina. The Coroner’s report...
Women say contractor scammed them out of thousands
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two women are coming forward and demanding their money back after they say they paid their contractor thousands but ended up with zero results. One woman is set to build a literacy academy and the other a nail tech school. WREG has been digging into this for weeks and found out this […]
500+ teachers needed at MSCS as 1st day of school quickly approaches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is August 5, and about 520 teachers are needed. Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins says the open positions listed on the district’s website are, in fact, up-to-date: “So, it is accurate in terms of being transparent, but we [also] have more than 230 offers that are on the table.”
Man wrongfully charged with murder loses job, pharmacy tech license
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man spent days at 201 Poplar and lost his job and work license after being wrongfully charged with first-degree murder. Memphis Police thought Chester Tuggle, 23, participated in the robbing and killing of a man at the Summit Arbors Circle on April 18. “I was faced with first-degree murder and aggravated […]
NBA Expert shares bold take on Grizzlies star Ja Morant's 'comeback story'
2023-24 was a campaign to forget for both the Memphis Grizzlies and their superstar centerpiece, Ja Morant. As a result of the guard being held out for all but nine games due to early season suspensions and health-related ailments, the ball club only managed to string together 27 wins on the year and missed out on a playoff run for the first time since 2020.
Free school supply giveaways to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local students will have a variety of opportunities to receive free school supplies in the Hub City. On Saturday, July 20, ROTO Nation will hold a Back to School bash featuring food, fun and free backpacks. It will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 200 B Stonebridge Boulevard in Jackson.
Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
Kansas, Missouri religious leaders rally in Olathe to share concern that white Christian nationalism was a growing threat to democracy in the United States. The post Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus
The St. Louis County Health Department has confirmed that some mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus. The post Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Last Call For LEGO Camp At Discovery Park
Union City, Tenn.–Do you have a LEGO® lover at home? There’s only one more week of LEGO® Camp for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Young learners will explore a variety of topics such as physics and engineering while building fun, ingenious designs using basic LEGO® bricks.
Kindred, others to pay $19M to settle false claims lawsuits
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gentiva, the successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Prosecutors […]
Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
By Anita Wadhwani Tennessee Lookout Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy tests — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new parental rights law that took effect July 1. The Family Rights and […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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